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Part of situation: CMA awards announcements and nominations (3 clusters)

Country Music Association announces 2026 International Award finalists

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The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced the finalists for three eligibility period-based categories of the 2026 CMA International Awards. These awards recognize artists and broadcasters who have contributed to the global growth and reach of country music between May 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026.

Finalists for the International Artist Achievement Award include U.S.-based artists Lainey Wilson, Tucker Wetmore, Jordan Davis, and Drake Milligan. The Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award finalists include Wade Forster, Gareth, James Johnston, and Tami Neilson.

In the International Country Broadcaster Award category, finalists include Shannon Ella (Canada), Bob Harris (United Kingdom), Baylen Leonard (United Kingdom), and Justin Thomson (Australia). Winners across all six international categories will be announced later this year.