CMA Touring Awards 2024, When did the CMA Touring Awards Ceremony Held?
by Rubaditsha
Updated Feb 14, 2024
CMA Touring Awards 2024
The CMA Touring Awards 2024, held in Nashville and hosted by Keith Urban, honored top professionals in country music touring. Louis Messina of The Messina Group received Talent Buyer/Promoter of the Year, while Jay Williams from WME was named Talent Agent of the Year.
Meg Miller won Tour Manager of the Year for her work with Lainey Wilson, and Mandelyn Monchick from Red Light Management was honored as Manager of the Year. The late Ron Baird, former CAA Nashville head, posthumously received the CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award, accepted by his stepson Marc Dennis.
Stars like Chris Stapleton and Thomas Rhett attended to support their teams, including Old Dominion members. Additionally, the CMA introduced the Touring Mentorship Program, offering guidance in seven key roles such as Tour Manager and Lighting Director/Designer through a six-month initiative designed to support early-career touring professionals.
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Cma Touring Awards Winners
Crew of the Year
“All-American Road Show Tour” Crew – Chris Stapleton
“The Outsiders Revival Tour” Crew – Eric Church, “I Go Back Tour” Crew – Kenny Chesney, “Country On Tour” Crew – Luke Bryan, “2023 World Tour” Crew – Luke Combs, “One Night At A Time World Tour” Crew – Morgan Wallen, “No Bad Vibes Tour” Crew – Old Dominion, “Home Team Tour 23” Crew – Thomas Rhett
Backline Technician of the Year
Joel “Tico” Jimenez – Thomas Rhett
Jason Baskin – Zac Brown Band, Melvin “Melvis” Fults – Kenny Chesney, Carlos Gutierrez – Dierks Bentley, Jason Herndon – Blake Shelton, Jeremiah Langdon – Jelly Roll, Chris Miller – Keith Urban, Zach Rickard – Brothers Osborne
Business Manager of the Year
Duane Clark – Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy, Inc.
Renee Allen – Arnie Barn, Inc., David Boyer – Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy, Inc., Catherine Moore – Farris, Self & Moore, LLC, Caleb See – Curo Financial, LLC, Michael Vaden – Vaden Group/Elliott Davis, Kris Wiatr – Wiatr & Associates, LLC
Coach/Truck Driver of the Year
Erin Siegfried – Lainey Wilson
Ronnie Brown – Zac Brown Band, Josh Easter – Morgan Wallen, Rhett Evens – Thomas Rhett, Caleb Garrett – Luke Bryan, Justin Pullin – Old Dominion, Chris Sims – Jelly Roll, Wayne “Wayno” Sullivan – Blake Shelton/Keith Urban
FOH Engineer of the Year
Arpad Sayko – Chris Stapleton
Brendan Hines – Jelly Roll, Aaron Lain – Morgan Wallen, Todd Lewis – Luke Combs, Ben Rigby – Eric Church, Trey Smith – Thomas Rhett, Ian Zorbaugh – Old Dominion
Lighting Director of the Year
Mac Mosier – Chris Stapleton
Zac Coren – Morgan Wallen, Philip Ealy – Kenny Chesney, Kevin Lichty – Old Dominion, Kevin Northrup – Luke Combs, Taylor Price – Miranda Lambert, Austin Strain – Jelly Roll, Alec Takahashi – Thomas Rhett
Manager of the Year
Mandelyn Monchick – Red Light Management
Narvel Blackstock – Starstruck Entertainment, Virginia Bunetta – G-Major Management, Martha Earls – Neon Coast, Kerri Edwards – KP Entertainment, Clint Higham – Morris Higham Management, Marion Kraft – ShopKeeper Management, John Peets – Q Prime South
Monitor Engineer of the Year
Bryan “Opie” Baxley – Kenny Chesney
Mark Davis – Jelly Roll, Logan Hanna – Brothers Osborne, Andy Hill – Zac Brown Band, Nathan Lowe – Eric Church, Jimmy Nicholson – Thomas Rhett, Dean Studebaker – Old Dominion, Scott Tatter – Dierks Bentley
Production Manager of the Year
John Garriott – Chris Stapleton
Chris Alderman – Blake Shelton, Meesha Kosciolek – Eric Church, Erik Leighty – Miranda Lambert, Chris Nathan – Jake Owen, Earl Neal – Jason Aldean, Kevin Twist – Thomas Rhett, Ed Wannebo – Kenny Chesney
Publicist of the Year
Tyne Parrish – The GreenRoom PR
Janet Buck – Essential Broadcast Media, Paul Freundlich – PFA Media, Quinn Kaemmer – Big Machine Label Group, Carla Sacks – Sacks & Co., Jessie Schmidt – Schmidt Public Relations, Wes Vause – Press On Publicity, Jennifer Vessio – 1220 Entertainment Publicity
Stage Manager of the Year
Todd Green – Chris Stapleton
Sam “Sambo” Coats – Eric Church, Donnie Floyd – Morgan Wallen, Matt Hornbeck – Luke Combs, Josh “Dude” Marcus – Jason Aldean, Tom Nisun – Kenny Chesney, Richard Rossey – Old Dominion, Justin Sumrall – Thomas Rhett
Support Services Company of the Year
Clair Global
4 Wall Entertainment, Dega Catering, Master Tour by Eventric, Moo TV, Richards & Southern
Talent Agent of the Year
Jay Williams – WME
Meredith Jones – CAA, Joey Lee – WME, Jonathan Levine – Wasserman Music, Darin Murphy – CAA, Adi Sharma – The Neal Agency, Aaron Tannenbaum – WME, Elisa Vazzana – UTA
Talent Buyer/Promoter of the Year
Louis Messina – The Messina Group
Bradley Jordan – Peachtree Entertainment, Patrick McDill – Live Nation Nashville, Rich Schaefer – AEG Presents, Aaron Spalding – Live Nation Nashville, Ed Warm – Joe’s Concerts, Adam Weiser – AEG Presents
Tour Manager of the Year
Meg Miller – Lainey Wilson
Matt Anderson – Old Dominion, Jason Hecht – Chris Stapleton, Luke Holton – Brothers Osborne, Chuck Hull – Keith Urban, Ethan Strunk – Luke Combs, Chris Thacker – Dierks Bentley, Jon Townley – Thomas Rhett
Touring Musician of the Year
Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar) – Chris Stapleton/Vince Gill
Rob Byus (Bass Guitar) – Blake Shelton, Ben Helson (Guitar) – Dierks Bentley, Lee Hendricks (Bass Guitar) – Eric Church, Harmoni Kelley (Bass Guitar) – Kenny Chesney, Chris Kimmerer (Drums) – Thomas Rhett, Danny Mitchell (Piano) – Miranda Lambert, Kurt Ozan (Guitar) – Luke Combs
Tour Videographer/Photographer of the Year
CeCe Dawson – Lainey Wilson
Mason Allen – Old Dominion, Andy Barron – Chris Stapleton, Zach Belcher – Dierks Bentley, David Bergman – Luke Combs, Tanner Gallagher – HARDY, Grayson Gregory – Thomas Rhett, Andy Pollitt – Jelly Roll
Tour Video Director of the Year
Chris Jones – Jelly Roll
Josh Clark – Miranda Lambert, Jay Cooper – Kenny Chesney, Houston Creswell – Dierks Bentley, Ron Etters – Chris Stapleton, Nate Fountain – Zach Bryan/Blake Shelton, Ricky Krohne – Thomas Rhett, Michael Todd “M.T.” Stembridge – Eric Church
Venue of the Year
Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN, BankNH Pavilion – Gilford, NH, Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN, Choctaw Casino Resort – Durant, OK, Grand Ole Opry House – Nashville, TN, Joe’s on Weed Street – Chicago, IL, Paycom Center – Oklahoma City, OK
Unsung Hero of the Year
Kelsey Maynard – Old Dominion
Dallas Bowshier – Eric Church, Josh Castle – Dierks Bentley, RJ Estrella – Luke Combs, Kayla Carter Greear – Luke Bryan, Todd Molle – Jake Owen, Mel Murphy – Live Nation Nashville, Tyler Rhodes – Thomas Rhett
Award Category
Winner
Nominees
When did the CMA Touring Awards Ceremony Held?
The annual CMA Touring Awards, hosted by Keith Urban, took place on Monday night (Feb. 12) at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, organized by the Country Music Association. The event celebrated the achievements of the top touring professionals in country music.
Attendees gathered to honor the outstanding contributions made by individuals and teams across various categories such as Crew of the Year, Backline Technician of the Year, and Publicist of the Year. Winners were announced amidst an atmosphere of camaraderie and excitement, recognizing their dedication and excellence in their respective fields.
Throughout the evening, there were performances, speeches, and moments of reflection on the collaborative efforts that drive the success of country music tours. From the talented musicians and technicians to the meticulous managers and promoters, each individual played a crucial role in bringing unforgettable live experiences to fans around the world. Overall, the event served as a fitting tribute to the tireless efforts and passion of those who make country music tours possible.
Country Music Association Awards
The Country Music Association Awards, commonly referred to as the CMA Awards or CMAs, honored country music artists and broadcasters for their exceptional accomplishments in the industry. This televised ceremony, held annually, showcased dynamic performances and award presentations from esteemed country music figures, sometimes complemented by appearances from artists spanning pop and rock genres.
The inaugural CMA Awards took place in 1967, marking a historic moment in the country music scene. The following year saw the event televised for the first time, amplifying its reach and impact. Over the years, the CMA Awards became a highly anticipated event within the music community, serving as a platform to recognize and celebrate the talent and contributions of artists and professionals in the country music realm.
Through memorable performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches, and thrilling moments of recognition, the CMA Awards continually elevated the genre and honored its rich heritage while embracing innovation and diversity.
CMA Touring Awards 2024: FAQs
The CMA Touring Awards took place on Monday night, February 12th, at Marathon Music Works in Nashville.
The awards honor top professionals in country music touring for their outstanding achievements in the industry.
Country legend Keith Urban hosted the prestigious event in Nashville.
Winners were announced across various categories, including Crew of the Year, Talent Agent of the Year, and Tour Manager of the Year.
The CMA unveiled the Touring Mentorship Program, designed to support early-career professionals in the touring industry through mentorship and guidance.