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Brittany Schaffer

The Country Music Association has named Belmont University Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business Dean Brittany Schaffer as its next CEO.

Schaffer succeeds Sarah Trahern, who announced her retirement in January after leading the organization for 13 years. CMA said in a press release that Schaffer will join CMA on Sept. 8 and will officially succeed Trahern on Jan. 1, 2027.