CMT Reveals Next Women Of Country Class Of 2025
CMT has revealed the seven artists joining its Next Women of Country (NWOC) franchise, the brand’s initiative to support and promote emerging female talent
The CMT Next Women of Country: Class of 2025 includes Alexandra Kay, Dasha, Kaitlin Butts, Kat Luna, Lanie Gardner, Meghan Patrick and MŌRIAH.
Launched in 2013, the Next Women of Country campaign has become a leading platform for rising female artists in the genre, featuring digital series and nationwide tours with stars like Jennifer Nettles, Martina McBride, Sara Evans, Tanya Tucker and Maddie & Tae. The franchise celebrated its 10th anniversary last year.
Throughout the year, the 2025 class will receive cross-brand support, including features on CMT, CMT Music, PlutoTV’s CMT Equal Play channel, CMT Hot 20 Countdown, social media, curated playlists and the Paramount NYC Times Square Billboard.
Lauren Alaina (NWOC class of 2014) surprised this year’s inductees at CMT Studios, where she shared the news and discussed their journeys. The interviews will air during a special CMT Hot 20 Countdown on March 8 and 9 at 9 a.m. ET/8 a.m. CT. CMT will also highlight the new class throughout the week with an all-female video rotation and Times Square promotions.
