CMA Hosts Official After Party

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Cody Johnson. Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMA

The Country Music Association hosted the official after party for its CMA Awards on Wednesday (Nov. 19), welcoming more than 1,400 CMA members, artists and industry professionals.

Emceed by Whiskey Jam founder Ward Guenther, the evening began with guests stepping onto the Official CMA Awards Red Carpet for photo moments. Inside, attendees enjoyed sets from DJ KO and Rosie & The Revival, featuring members of Kenny Chesney’s touring band.

The CMA Trophy Engraving Lounge presented by Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whiskey offered an up-close look as newly crowned winners received their personalized trophies. Cody Johnson, The Red Clay Strays, John Park and Wales Toney were among the winners who stopped by to pick up their engraved trophies, celebrating their wins alongside fellow industry members. The Artist Lounge presented by Dreamliner Luxury Coaches provided space for artists and their teams.

Additional activities included a permanent tattoo station curated by EqualizeHer, a speakeasy and portrait studio presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and a concrete mixer transformed into the World’s Largest Cocktail Shaker serving Monkey Shoulder drinks. Guests also enjoyed a dedicated Mingle Mocktails Bar offering festive non-alcoholic cocktails, a Dutch Bros Coffee cornhole challenge and drink station with cold brew and energy drinks, classic arcade games courtesy of Dave & Buster’s, gifts from Teleties, and a full golf simulator paired with a 360-degree photo experience from GolfNow.

The 59th Annual CMA Awards is streaming now on Hulu.

The Red Clay Strays. Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMA

Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMA

Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMA

Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMA

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