CMA Touring Awards Postponed Due to Nashville Winter Weather

Keith Urban will host the rescheduled event in June

Jan. 27, 2026 at 4:31pm

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The CMA Touring Awards, which were set to be hosted by Keith Urban on Tuesday in Nashville, have been postponed due to lingering winter weather in the city. The awards show, which celebrates the hard work of touring crews, will now take place on June 2 when the weather is expected to be warmer. Both the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Grand Ole Opry House remain closed due to icy conditions.

Why it matters

The CMA Touring Awards are an important event that recognizes the critical behind-the-scenes work that makes country music tours possible. Postponing the event due to severe winter weather highlights the challenges that extreme weather can pose for the live music industry, especially in a major hub like Nashville.

The details

Keith Urban was set to host the CMA Touring Awards for the fourth year in a row. The awards celebrate the hard work of touring crews that make country music shows possible every night. Due to the lingering winter weather in Nashville, including icy conditions that have forced the closure of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Grand Ole Opry House, the event has been postponed from its original Tuesday date to June 2.

  • The CMA Touring Awards were originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
  • The awards show has been rescheduled for June 2, 2026.

The players

Keith Urban

An Australian country music superstar who was set to host the CMA Touring Awards for the fourth year in a row.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

A major music museum in Nashville that remains closed due to icy conditions.

Grand Ole Opry House

A legendary country music venue in Nashville that is also closed due to the winter weather.

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What they’re saying

“I love touring, always have, always will. And that only happens with so many people behind the scenes out there on the road making it happen every night. The CMA Touring Awards is where we turn the spotlight on our road families and celebrate the hard work they all do for all of us. It's an honor to host, and I'm glad to be back.”

— Keith Urban

What’s next

The CMA Touring Awards will now take place on June 2, 2026 when the weather in Nashville is expected to be warmer.

The takeaway

The postponement of the CMA Touring Awards highlights the significant impact that extreme winter weather can have on the live music industry, especially in a major hub like Nashville. It underscores the importance of the behind-the-scenes crews that make country music tours possible, and the recognition they receive through events like the CMA Touring Awards.