2025 CMA Touring Awards: Celebrating Country Music's Unsung Heroes with Keith Urban
Keith Urban is set to host the 2025 CMA Touring Awards in Nashville on January 27, recognizing the top country music tours and professionals in the industry. This will mark Urban's fourth consecutive year as the host of the event. The prestigious CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to veteran artist manager Jim Halsey, who has had a remarkable six-decade career managing iconic country music stars such as Roy Clark, Reba McEntire, Merle Haggard, and The Oak Ridge Boys. Halsey is also credited with expanding the global reach of country music. The awards ceremony aims to honor musicians, managers, crew members, and venues that play a vital role in supporting the country music industry. Final voting for the awards will be open from December 1 to 16.
Among the nominees for Crew of the Year are the touring staff members of prominent artists like Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, Dierks Bentley, Megan Moroney, HARDY, Kelsea Ballerini, Tyler Childers, and Lainey Wilson. The CMA Touring Awards serve as a platform to shine a spotlight on the hard work and dedication of the road families that contribute to the success of the country music community. Keith Urban expressed his excitement about hosting the event, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the efforts of those behind the scenes. He stated, "It's an honor to host, and I'm glad to be back."
The 2025 CMA Touring Awards promises to be a night filled with celebration and recognition for the talented individuals and teams that make country music tours possible. With Keith Urban at the helm as the host, the event is expected to be a memorable occasion that pays tribute to the unsung heroes of the industry. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners and highlights from the prestigious awards ceremony in Nashville.