CMA Taps Brittany Schaffer To Succeed Sarah Trahern.

Brittany Schaffer named CEO of the Country Music Association, succeeding Sarah Trahern

Sarah Trahern announced in January that she would retire at the end of 2026, after leading the CMA since 2014. Source

CMA Taps Brittany Schaffer To Succeed Sarah Trahern.

Belmont University's Brittany Schaffer will become the next Chief Executive Officer of the Country Music Association, stepping into the role held by Sarah Trahern since 2014. Schaffer, currently Dean of Belmont's Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business and…

CMA names Belmont dean as CEO

Brittany Schaffer replaces Sarah Trahern as chief executive officer

CMA taps Nashville music industry veteran as new CEO

The Country Music Association has named Brittany Schaffer as its next CEO. Schaffer will take over for departing leader Sarah Trahern.

Country Music Association Names Brittany Schaffer as New CEO to Succeed Sarah Trahern

The Country Music Association announced Wednesday that Brittany Schaffer will be its next CEO. Schaffer, who is presently a dean at Belmont University, and formerly had a top role in Spotify’s country operations, will succeed current CMA head Sarah Trahern as of Jan. 1, 2027. Trahern, who has led the organization for 13 years, announced […]

Country Music Association Names Brittany Schaffer as Next CEO

Schaffer will succeed Sarah Trahern, who will retire from her role as CMA CEO at the end of the year.