“Honoring our touring community is something I look forward to every year,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. It honors an individual that has proven to have an unprecedented historical impact on Country Music fans and the industry alike, and whose presence will have a long-term positive impact on Country Music and CMA for generations to come. The award is given to an individual who has positively impacted and contributed to the growth of touring throughout the years. 12 in Nashville, TN.Īdditionally, Ron Baird, industry veteran and former head of Creative Arts Agency’s (CAA) Nashville office, will be posthumously honored with the CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award. This year’s CMA Touring Awards will again be hosted by Country superstar Keith Urban and will take place Monday, Feb. Final Round voting for the 2023 CMA Touring Awards opens Wednesday, Dec. The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2023 CMA Touring Awards, which highlight vital behind-the-scenes members of the Country Music touring industry.