Avery Anna Earns First-Ever CMA Award Nomination

09-10-2026

(Waner Music Nashville) Avery Anna has just added more awards recognition to her name with her first-ever CMA Award nomination for 2026 New Artist of the Year. This follows her explosive start to the year as the ACM New Female Artist of the Year winner.

It was also recently announced that Avery will be joining global superstar Luke Combs in 2027 for his historic "My Kinda Saturday Night" stadium tour. The newly confirmed stops will include Arlington's AT&T Stadium, Minneapolis' U.S. Bank Stadium, Detroit's Ford Field, Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, Foxborough's Gillette Stadium, Denver's Empower Field at Mile High and San Diego's Petco Park among others. Avery will join additional special guests Treaty Oak Revival, Shenandoah and Wyatt McCubbin.

The rising star also has made her country radio debut with the streaming sensation "Blood Runs Thicker," which she performed earlier this year at the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards. Quickly earning praise as one of the best performances of the evening, her "strong and edgy" (Billboard) performance reinforced why Avery is quickly becoming one of the genre's most exciting new voices.

In August, Avery joined an all-star lineup of performers last month for the 19th ACM Honors honoring the late global icon Dolly Parton and celebrating this year's Academy of Country Music honorees.

The trailblazing singer-songwriter will hit the road this fall on her Blood Runs Thicker Tour, kicking off the 10-show run with a performance in Raleigh, NC at The Ritz on October 16. With notable stops in Athens, GA at Georgia Theatre, Orlando, FL at House of Blues Orlando, and more, Avery Anna is primed to captivate audiences across the country with her signature powerhouse vocals and unforgettable stage presence. Tickets are on sale to the public this Friday, July 31st at 10:00am CT.

Blood Runs Thicker Tour Dates
Oct. 16 - Raleigh, NC - The Ritz
Oct. 18 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
Oct. 20 - Normal, IL - Braden Auditorium
Oct. 23 - Athens, GA - Georgia Theatre
Oct. 25 - Richmond, VA - The National
Nov. 7 - Madison, WI - The Sylvee
Nov. 12 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore Charlotte
Nov. 13 - Jacksonville, FL - Five
Nov. 14 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues Orlando
Dec. 11 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring