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CMA Appoints Brittany Schaffer as New CEO

axios.com - Jul 12, 2026

The Country Music Association has selected Brittany Schaffer, currently an official at Belmont University, to serve as its next CEO. Axios reports that Schaffer will replace outgoing CEO Sarah Trahern, who announced her retirement earlier this year. At Belmont, Schaffer previously led the university's expansion on Music Row and established the Center for Mental Health in Entertainment. As one of Music Row's most powerful institutions, the CMA oversees major industry events including the CMA Awards, CMA Fest, and Country Music Hall of Fame inductions. Readers should follow the original source link for the full story on this leadership transition.

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