CMT
In a press release on Monday, January 25, CMT announced ten rising artists that would join its prestigious "Next Women of Country" franchise.
Launched in 2013, CMT's "Next Women of Country" campaign aims to support and expose developing female artists, both signed and unsigned, in the male-dominated country music industry. The NWOC initiative has grown significantly since its inception and includes notable alumni such as Ashley McBryde, Brandy Clark, Gabby Barrett, Ingrid Andress, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, Lauren Alaina, Lindsey Ell, Maren Morris, Mickey Guyton, and RaeLynn.
Joining this talented roster of women, the "CMT Next Women of Country" Class of 2021 includes:
- Ashland Craft
- Brittney Spencer
- Chapel Hart
- Hannah Dasher
- Harper Grae
- MacKenzie Porter
- Priscilla Block
- Reyna Roberts
- Sacha
- Tenille Arts
“We’re thrilled to welcome the newest class of CMT’s Next Women of Country,” said Leslie Fram, Senior Vice President, Music & Talent, CMT. “These artists represent the best of fresh new talent and the diversity of styles that country music has to offer.
Over the next year, the new NWOC class will receive cross-branded support for their music and videos across CMT and CMT Music channels, CMT Radio, CMT Hot20 Countdown, CMT.com, and CMT socials.
New this year, the ten women will be featured in music video rotation in the newly permanent 'CMT Equal Play' channel on Pluto TV, which offers country music 24/7 with an equal male/female playlist. CMT will also offer its new inductees access to independent media training, photography consultations, and artist advocacy opportunities designed to assist them in supporting charitable causes and social issues.
For updates and more information about the new NWOC class, visit cmt.com.