# 90s Country Star Denied CMA Awards Red Carpet Access as Ceremony Prepares To Celebrate the Decade

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/90s-country-star-denied-cma-awards-red-carpet-access-as-ceremony-prepares-to-celebrate-the-decade/
- Published: 2026-11-06T15:05:40+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T15:24:20+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/90s-country-star-denied-cma-awards-red-carpet-access-as-ceremony-prepares-to-celebrate-the-decade/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Sammy Kershaw says the CMA denied his red carpet request.
- He hoped to attend with his wife, Mendy.
- He cited over 50 years in country music and more than two dozen chart hits.

## Summary

Sammy Kershaw says the Country Music Association denied his request to walk the CMA Awards red carpet with his wife, Mendy. He shared his disappointment on Instagram, saying he was sad to miss a chance to attend one of country music’s biggest events and celebrate his career.

Kershaw cited more than 50 years in music, millions of records and singles sold or streamed, over two dozen Billboard country chart hits, a CMA Horizon Award nomination and lifetime CMA membership dating to 1992. He also noted that he had previously attended the red carpet and performed at CMA Fest. The ceremony was scheduled for 18 November at 8pm Eastern on ABC and Disney+.

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