Michael Vaden – Vaden Group/Elliott DavisĬATEGORY 4 – COACH/TRUCK DRIVER OF THE YEAR “One Night At A Time World Tour” Crew – Morgan WallenĬATEGORY 2 – BACKLINE TECHNICIAN OF THE YEARĬATEGORY 3 – BUSINESS MANAGER OF THE YEARĭavid Boyer – Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy, Inc.ĭuane Clark – Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy, Inc.Ĭatherine Morris – Farris, Self & Moore, LLC “The Outsiders Revival Tour” Crew – Eric Church

“All American Road Show Tour” Crew – Chris Stapleton CMA members will have the opportunity to vote for Backline Technician, Stage Manager, Support Services Company, Unsung Hero and Crew of the Year. New this year, the 2023 CMA Touring Awards will add five categories to its 15 categories. “I’m honored to once again be asked to host the CMA Touring Awards and acknowledge and shower some love on all the hard workers behind the scenes that make it all happen.” “As someone who spent years not only setting up all my own equipment at shows, but was also for a time a lighting guy and crew member for a band, I know the hard work that goes in to keeping shows on the road,” says Urban. They are the road warriors that keep Country Music alive all over the world, and I can’t wait to celebrate them on February 12!” I am also especially excited to add five additional categories this year, including a Crew of the Year honor. “Each time I attend a show, hear a new tour being announced, or see footage from an unforgettable night, I am reminded again of the importance, dedication and resilience of our touring community. “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.

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