The 59th Annual CMA Awards may have officially wrapped on stage, but in true Nashville fashion, the celebrations spilled well into the night—and the city’s hottest parties were hosted by the labels themselves. From Big Machine Label Group honoring Diamond awards and milestone wins to MCA welcoming country legends and rising stars, and BBR/BMG throwing a pre-CMA surprise, it was a week of epic festivities.
Keep scrolling for the best moments (and snapshots!) from Music City’s biggest soirees.
Big Machine Label Group: Diamond Awards, Triple Wins, and Roaring 20s Energy
Big Machine Label Group’s annual CMA after party was part nostalgia, part celebration, and all-star energy. Founder Scott Borchetta raised a glass to Country Music’s Biggest Night and the label’s milestone 20th anniversary, surrounded by the company’s impressive roster.
Riley Green was front and center, fresh off a triple-win night for Song, Single, and Music Video of the Year for “you look like you love me,” tying with Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley as the biggest winners of the night. Green even surprised Borchetta with the prestigious CMA Irving Waugh Award of Excellence, which honors individuals whose leadership and vision have elevated country music globally.
The night reached a high point when The Band Perry took the stage with a high-energy set including “Chainsaw,” “Better Dig Two,” and their career-defining CMA-winning hit “If I Die Young.” Kimberly Perry accepted the RIAA Diamond Award on stage from Borchetta, Jimmy Harnen, and RIAA reps in recognition of the song’s 15th anniversary and Diamond certification.
The party also featured Big Machine artists like Lady A’s Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, Brett Young, RaeLynn, Mackenzie Carpenter, Chase McDaniel, Greylan James, Preston Cooper, The Jack Wharff Band, Shaylen, Lillian Hepler, Cole Goodwin, Mae Estes, and Noah Hicks, all celebrating a night of achievement, music, and camaraderie. Guests enjoyed bites from SONIC, cocktails featuring Borchetta Bourbon, Basil Hayden, and Pickers Vodka, and a general atmosphere of pure celebration.
MCA: Legendary Lineup and Industry Glam at the Schermerhorn
MCA’s CMA after party, hosted at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Downtown Nashville, was the ultimate blend of legendary talent and industry sparkle. Country icons George Strait and Vince Gill were in attendance, alongside stars like Tucker Wetmore, Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne, Jordan Davis, Carter Faith, Priscilla Block, Kassi Ashton, Tyler Hubbard, John Osborne, Jon Pardi, and more.
Label executives Monte Lipman, Avery Lipman, Mike Harris, Katie McCartney, Dave Cobb, Boyd Muir, and Jessie Jo Dillon mingled with talent, celebrating MCA’s artists and their CMA performances throughout the night—including appearances by Chris Stapleton, Vince Gill (Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award), Little Big Town, and more.
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The party’s integrated brand moments included Bud Light, Justin Boots, Meta, Raising Cane’s, Red Bull, and Victrola, adding an extra layer of VIP polish to the event. Between performances and networking, the MCA party was equal parts glam and celebration of country music’s enduring legends and rising stars.
Official CMA After Party: Interactive Experiences and Nonstop Energy
The Official CMA After Party, hosting over 1,400 CMA members, artists, and industry professionals, brought the ultimate after-hours energy following the broadcast. Emceed by Ward Guenther of Whiskey Jam, the party began on the Official CMA Awards Red Carpet, giving attendees photo-ready moments on the same backdrop used by the stars earlier that night.
Inside, the energy stayed electric thanks to live performances by Rosie & The Revival, featuring members of Kenny Chesney’s touring band, and DJ KO keeping the dance floor packed. The evening offered immersive experiences like the CMA Trophy Engraving Lounge (presented by Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whiskey) – winners including Cody Johnson, The Red Clay Strays, John Park, and Wales Toney picked up freshly engraved trophies just hours after accepting them on stage; the Artist Lounge (presented by Dreamliner Luxury Coaches) – which was a comfortable, stylish space for artists and their teams to connect; a permanent tattoo station by EqualizeHer; a speakeasy and portrait studio presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka’ the World’s Largest Concrete Cocktail Mixer serving signature Monkey Shoulder drinks; Mingle Mocktails Bar offering festive non-alcoholic drinks; and Dutch Bros Coffee cornhole challenge, arcade games courtesy of Dave & Buster’s, and a golf simulator paired with 360° photo experience from GolfNow.
The party also featured cocktails mixed with Fever Tree premium mixers and beverages from Coors Banquet, Coors Light, Dr Pepper, and Hahn Wines, plus a late-night menu keeping guests fueled into the early hours.
BBR/BMG Pre-Party: Switchfoot Surprise and Future Collabs
BBR/BMG kicked off the CMA celebration with a pre-show party at the Brooklyn Bowl on Tuesday (November 18)that surprised attendees with an iconic performance from Switchfoot, including their hit “Dare You To Move.” The crowd went wild singing along, and the high-energy set was a major highlight, teasing a potential future collaboration with modern music company By Design, who was also in attendance.
The BBR/BMG pre-party showed that even before the main awards show began, Nashville was already alive with music, excitement, and unforgettable moments.
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