Post-It Vote: The ballot schedule for the 60th Annual CMA Awards (eligibility period of July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) is:

• Nomination ballot emailed to CMA members July 6 with voting closing July 16.
• The second ballot  opens Aug. 4 with voting closing Aug. 17. 
• The third and  final ballot  opens Oct. 1 and closes Oct. 27.

Applications for the 2026 CMA Broadcast Awards (eligibility period of June 1, 2025-May 31, 2026) are being accepted here Friday (5/1) through June 30. The 60th Annual CMA Awards air Nov. 18 live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena live on ABC and next day on Hulu.