CMA Responds After Sammy Kershaw Says He Was Denied 2026 Awards Red Carpet

Getty Images The Country Music Association is responding to country singer Sammy Kershaw after he called out the organizers for allegedly not allowing him to walk the red carpet at the upcoming 2026 Country Music Awards. Last week, Sammy, 68, claimed the association "denied my request to walk the red carpet for a few minutes at this year's CMA Awards," which are set to air on November 18. What did the Country Music Association say in response? On Monday (November 9), they issued an official statement on Instagram saying they had enacted rules to "help manage limited space and the . . .