CMA AWARDS: FAQs
General CMA Awards FAQs
When are the CMA Awards?
Who is hosting this year's CMA Awards?
What celebrities are appearing at the 2011 CMA Awards?
How many CMA Awards categories are there, and what are the CMA Awards categories?
How do I find out the nominees for the 2011 CMA Awards?
CMA Awards History
Where can I find details on past CMA Awards winners and nominees?
Attending the CMA Awards
Will the public be able to purchase tickets to the CMA Awards?
Is there accessible seating available?
What is the attire for the CMA Awards?
Is there an age limit for children attending the show?
What is the latest I can arrive to the Bridgestone Arena?
Is parking available for the CMA Awards?
Can the public serve as seat-fillers for the broadcast?
Is the show dress rehearsal open to the public?
Are cameras allowed at the CMA Awards?
CMA Membership
As a CMA Member, how many tickets may I order?
Where can I find information on becoming a member of CMA?
Country Music Hall of Fame®
How are Country Music Hall of Fame® members determined?
General CMA Awards FAQs
When are the 2011 CMA Awards?
The CMA Awards originate from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, and are broadcast LIVE at 8|7c on the ABC Television Network.
Who is hosting this year’s CMA Awards?
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will team to host the gala for the fourth year in a row.
What celebrities are appearing at the 2011 CMA Awards?
As talent is announced to perform and/or present, you will find those listings on our NEWS & FEATURES page, as well as our TICKETS page.
How many CMA Awards categories are there, and what are the CMA Awards categories?
CMA Awards are given out in the following 12 categories:
- Entertainer of the Year
- Female Vocalist of the Year
- Male Vocalist of the Year
- New Artist of the Year
- Vocal Duo of the Year
- Vocal Group of the Year
- Album of the Year
- Single of the Year
- Song of the Year
- Music Video of the Year
- Musical Event of the Year
- Musician of the Year
How do I find out the nominees for the 2011 CMA Awards?
Visit the NOMINEES page to see which artists vie for trophies on “Country Music’s Biggest Night™.”
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CMA AWARDS HISTORY
Where can I find details on past CMA Awards winners and nominees?
Visit our PAST WINNERS section for a searchable database of past CMA Awards nominees and winners. You may view past show information by year, category or artist.
To read a brief history of the CMA Awards, visit the OVERVIEW page within the ABOUT section.
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ATTENDING THE CMA AWARDS
Will the public be able to purchase tickets to the CMA Awards?
A limited number of tickets for the public go on sale to the Saturday, Sept. 24, at 10:00 AM/CT, and can be purchased three ways:
- Online at Ticketmaster.com
- Phone by calling toll-free 1-800-745-3000
- Bridgestone Arena box office (501 Broadway, Nashville, TN) or 615-770-2000
For full information, visit the TICKETS page.
Is there accessible seating available?
Yes. The Bridgestone Arena is ADA compliant. Be sure to specify your seating requirements when purchasing tickets at 1-800-745-3000 or 615-770-2000.
What is the attire for the CMA Awards?
Business/formal attire is encouraged.
Is there an age limit for children attending the show?
Children under the age of 5 years old are not permitted. Minors under the age of 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
What is the latest I can arrive to the Bridgestone Arena?
Venue doors close at 6:45 PM/Central. Due to the nature of live television, it is important for guests to be in place before the show begins at 7:00.
Is parking available for the CMA Awards?
There is no designated parking for the show. However, thousands of parking spaces are available in paid lots throughout Downtown Nashville, near the Bridgestone Arena. Learn more at ParkItDowntown.com.
Can the public serve as seat-fillers for the broadcast?
Seat-filler positions are selected and screened by CMA event staff. At this time, seat-filler positions are not open to the public.
Is the show dress rehearsal open to the public?
For security and production reasons, the dress rehearsal for the CMA Awards is closed to the public.
Are cameras allowed at the CMA Awards?
Non-professional, still-frame cameras are permitted. No video or audio-recording equipment of any kind is allowed, and video and audio may not be captured on mobile telephones or other devices. Violations to this rule may result in device confiscation.
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CMA MEMBERSHIP
As a CMA Member, how many tickets may I order?
Individual Members of the Country Music Association may order up to (2) CMA Awards tickets annually, subject to availability. Businesses holding an Organizational Membership to the Country Music Association may purchase tickets according to level of Membership. For more information, please login to my.CMAworld.com to find out more information.
Where can I find information on becoming a member of CMA?
Visit our online MEMBERSHIP section of CMAworld.com.
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COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME®
How are Country Music Hall of Fame® members determined?
Read about the balloting procedure for the Country Music Hall of Fame® on the HALL OF FAME section of CMAworld.com.
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