The Country Music Association (CMA) is the premier trade association of the Country Music industry, dedicated to expanding Country Music around the world through a number of core programs and initiatives including the organization’s three annual tentpole events: CMA Fest, CMA Awards and CMA Country Christmas, all nationally televised on ABC. The organization’s philanthropic arm, the CMA Foundation, works to provide access to music education in order to create impactful change for students and teachers across the United States.