“It takes a village to make things happen out on the road,” two-time CMA entertainer of the year winner Keith Urban told the audience that gathered at Nashville venue The Pinnacle during the annual CMA Touring Awards Tuesday (June 2), as Urban served as the host of the event for the fourth consecutive year.
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The sentiment was something that the attendees know all too well, as the ceremony feted the top touring professionals in country music who keep artists on the road and playing for their beloved fans. The 2026 ceremony, presented by Strauss, served to recognize and honor country music touring professionals across 20 categories.
Lainey Wilson and her Whirlwind World Tour crew, which includes 35 women, took home the top prize of crew of the year.
