THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES WITH
OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY FOLLOWING “THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
More Than 1,400 CMA Members and Industry Leaders Attend
Country Music’s Biggest Night™ After-Hours Celebration
Following an unforgettable night at “The 59th Annual CMA Awards,” the celebration continued as more than 1,400 CMA members, artists, and industry professionals came together for the Official CMA Awards After Party on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The event once again served as CMA’s largest industry gathering of the year, a high-energy, community-focused finale to Country Music’s Biggest Night™. With immersive brand activations, standout entertainment, VIP lounges, and nonstop energy, the event once again underscored CMA’s commitment to creating memorable moments for its members and honoring the community that powers the genre.
Emceed by Whiskey Jam founder Ward Guenther, the evening began with guests stepping onto the Official CMA Awards Red Carpet for memorable photo moments on the same backdrop used by artists earlier that night. Inside, the atmosphere stayed electric thanks to dynamic sets from DJ KO and a live performance by Rosie & The Revival, featuring members of Kenny Chesney’s touring band, ensuring the dance floor remained full well into the night.
Throughout the night, guests explored a wide array of interactive experiences and hospitality spaces. The CMA Trophy Engraving Lounge presented by Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whiskey offered an up-close look as newly crowned winners received their personalized trophies just hours after accepting them on stage. Cody Johnson, The Red Clay Strays, John Park, and Wales Toney were among the winners who stopped by to pick up their engraved trophies, celebrating their wins alongside fellow industry members. The Artist Lounge presented by Dreamliner Luxury Coaches provided a sleek, comfortable space where artists and their teams could relax and connect following the broadcast, while elevated the environment with modern, luxurious lounge seating.
Additional experiences contributed to the evening’s standout atmosphere, including a permanent tattoo station curated by EqualizeHer, a speakeasy and portrait studio presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and a show-stopping concrete mixer transformed into the World’s Largest Cocktail Shaker serving signature Monkey Shoulder drinks. Guests also enjoyed a dedicated Mingle Mocktails Bar offering festive non-alcoholic cocktails, a Dutch Bros Coffee cornhole challenge and drink station with cold brew and energy drinks, classic arcade games courtesy of Dave & Buster’s, gifts from Teleties, and a full golf simulator paired with a 360-degree photo experience from GolfNow. A celebratory late-night menu kept guests fueled throughout the evening, complemented by cocktails mixed with Fever Tree premium mixers and beverages from Coors Banquet, Coors Light, Dr Pepper, and Hahn Wines.
“The 59th Annual CMA Awards” is streaming now on Hulu.
About the CMA Awards
First held in 1967, the CMA Awards is the longest-running, annual music awards program on network television. Each year, the show honors outstanding achievement in Country Music—celebrating the artists, songwriters, musicians, and industry professionals whose work has shaped the genre. Winners and nominees are determined by CMA’s professional voting membership. The CMA Awards airs live on ABC, with next-day streaming available on Hulu, and is part of CMA’s television portfolio alongside “CMA Fest” and “CMA Country Christmas.”
