Above Board: Newly elected CMA Board members are 615 Leverage + Strategy's John Zarling, Gallagher's Brent Daughrity, SESAC's Shannan Hatch, Spotify's Rachel Whitney, Amazon Music's Michelle Tigard Kammerer, UMG/Nashville's Mike Harris, Triple Tigers' Annie Ortmeier, The Neal Agency's Austin Neal, United Talent Agency's Jeffrey Hasson, AEG Presents' Adam Weiser, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp's Deana Ivey and the Nashville Independent Venue Association's Stephen Parker. Chairing the board is Farris, Self & Moore's Kella Farris. Girlilla Marketing's Jennie Smythe is Pres. WME's Jay Williams is Pres.-Elect, and Warner Chappell's Ben Vaughn is Secretary/Treasurer.

Speaking of, Luke Combs was presented the 2023 CMA International Artist Achievement Award and New Zealand-born artist Kaylee Bell the CMA Jeff Walker Global Artist Award during events surrounding the 57th Annual CMA Awards.