NASHVILLE, TN (CelebrityAccess) — The Country Music Association revealed the nominees for the 2023 CMA International Awards, which recognize the artists and industry executives who help to drive the growth of American-style country music with international fans.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we continue to see Country Music grow globally, it is thanks in large part to those who have supported our mission and spearheaded events, initiatives and programming to reach new territories around the world,\u201d says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. \u201cThe dedication from each of these nominees has made them a vital part of the success of our genre internationally, and we cannot wait to celebrate them in the coming months.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe cannot thank our international award nominees enough for their passion and efforts in expanding our international markets,\u201d says Milly Olykan, CMA Vice President, International Relations & Development. \u201cAs we look across the international landscape, it is evident that Country Music has more opportunity than ever to continue expanding across the globe. These international nominees are leading the charge in making that happen. We are grateful for their knowledge and commitment to representing our genre as well as their unwavering passion and commitment to expanding our international markets.\u201d<\/p>\n

The nominees for 2023 are drawn from Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Sweden, the U.K. and the U.S. and are voted on by the international members of CMA with support from a select panel of U.S.-based professionals who have extensive knowledge in the international Country Music industry<\/p>\n

Voting for the 2023 CMA International Awards is open now through Thursday, Sept. 28. Winners will be announced later this year.<\/p>\n

2023 CMA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS \u2013 NOMINEES:<\/strong><\/p>\n

JO WALKER MEADOR INTERNATIONAL AWARD<\/strong>
\nThis award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual in advocating and supporting Country Music\u2019s marketing development in territories outside the United States.
\n\u2022 Jon Cauwood (U.K. \u2013 Music Consultant)
\n\u2022 Sina Hall (Germany \u2013 Semmel Concerts)
\n\u2022 Natalie Waller (Australia \u2013 ABC Music)<\/p>\n

ROB POTTS INTERNATIONAL LIVE MUSIC ADVANCEMENT AWARD<\/strong>
\nThis award recognizes outstanding achievements by an individual who has made important contributions to the live music industry by extending performance opportunities and building live audiences for Country Music outside of the United States.
\n\u2022 Susan Heymann (Australia \u2013 Frontier Touring)
\n\u2022 Anna-Sophie Mertens (U.K. \u2013 Live Nation)
\n\u2022 Ron Sakamoto (Canada \u2013 Gold and Gold Productions, LTD.)
\n\u2022 Neil Warnock, MBE (U.K. \u2013 United Talent Agency)<\/p>\n

WESLEY ROSE INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

This award recognizes outstanding achievements in the media as they relate to Country Music outside of the United States.
\n\u2022 Jill Johnson (Sweden \u2013 \u2018Jills Veranda\u2019 SVT)
\n\u2022 Ross Jones (U.K. \u2013 Holler)
\n\u2022 Richard Murdoch (Scotland \u2013 BBC Radio)
\n\u2022 Dayna Bourgoin (Canada \u2013 Pure Country Radio, iHeart Radio)<\/p>\n

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

This award recognizes outstanding achievement by a United States-based artist who has demonstrated the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the Country Music industry outside of the United States during the eligibility period.
\n\u2022 Luke Combs
\n\u2022 Kip Moore
\n\u2022 Morgan Wallen<\/p>\n

INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY BROADCASTER AWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

This award recognizes outstanding achievement by a radio broadcaster or syndicated radio reporter outside the United States who has made important contributions for the development of Country Music in his\/her country.
\n\u2022 Stefanie J\u00fcneman (Germany \u2013 FM Maximum Roc)
\n\u2022 Joakim Richardson (Sweden \u2013 Go Country)
\n\u2022 Ricky Ross (U.K. \u2013 BBC Radio Scotland)
\n\u2022 Justin Thomson (Australia \u2013 KIX Country)
\n\u2022 Wimpie van der Sandt (South Africa \u2013 Bok Radio)<\/p>\n

JEFF WALKER GLOBAL COUNTRY ARTIST AWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

This award recognizes outstanding achievements by a Country Music artist signed outside of the United States. The artist must have furthered the popularity of Country Music as well as brought attention to the Country Music format in their foreign-based territory.
\n\u2022 Casey Barnes (Australia)
\n\u2022 Kaylee Bell (New Zealand)
\n\u2022 Tebey (Canada)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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