CMA Responds After Country Music Artist Says He Was Denied 2026 CMA Awards Red Carpet Access

CMA responds to growing outcry over Sammy Kershaw red carpet snub

A Former Country Star Said the CMA Wouldn’t Let Him on the Red Carpet. All Hell Broke Loose

Sammy Kershaw, a Nineties country singer, caused an uproar ahead of the CMA Awards and elicited a response from the org, but is this really what we're getting so worked up over?

CMA Spokesperson Speaks Out After Sammy Kershaw Red Carpet Snub: ‘Deeply Sorry Anyone Felt Excluded’

The County Music Association is addressing reports that singer Sammy Kershaw’s request to walk the red carpet at the awards show was denied. “In recent days, several artists and their fans have spoken out about this year’s CMA Awards red carpet guidelines,” a statement shared via the official CMA Instagram began on Monday, November 9. […]

CMA responds after country music artist says he was denied 2026 CMA Awards red carpet access

The Country Music Association (CMA) released a statement after an artist said his request to walk the red carpet was denied.

“A Lot Of Words Saying Nothing” – Jake Owen Calls Out CMA For Their Statement On Red Carpet Controversy

Seems to be the common sentiment. The Country Music Association issued a statement this afternoon addressing the controversy surrounding artists being denied red carpet access ahead of next week’s CMA Awards. And it’s safe to say a lot of people aren’t impressed. The outrage started last week when ’90s country legend Sammy Kershaw took to social media to reveal that the CMA had denied his request to walk the red carpet with his wife. In his stat…

CMA Awards Break Silence on Sammy Kershaw Red Carpet Dispute, Reveal They're in Contact With His Team

Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images Amid the Sammy Kershaw controversy, the CMA has spoken out about its upcoming awards show.