CMT revealed its newest lineup of rising artists to watch in its highly anticipated 2023 CMT LISTEN UP program, which recognizes and supports country music’s most promising newcomers across CMT platforms. The year-long initiative is committed to raising support for these artists via full cross-brand support for their music and videos across CMT and CMT Music, CMT Hot 20 Countdown, CMT Hits on Pluto TV, CMT.com and @CMT social platforms, in additional to opportunities with other brands across Paramount Media Network including live events, Paramount Times Square NYC Billboard and more. UMG’s Catie Offerman, Dalton Dover and The War and Treaty are among the artists taking part in the program, which also includes Bailey Zimmerman, Chapel Hart, Jackson Dean and Zach Bryan, among others.
“We’re thrilled to welcome this exciting list of new artists to our 2023 LISTEN UP initiative,” shared Leslie Fram, SVP of Music & Talent at CMT. “Each of these acts stand out in their authenticity and are already finding an audience with exceptional music. We look forward to amplifying their content across all CMT platforms and building long lasting relationships with this dynamic group of individuals.”
The following 20 artists join CMT’s prestigious 2023 LISTEN UP roster:
- Ashley Cooke
- Bailey Zimmerman
- Brandon Ratcliff
- Catie Offerman
- Chapel Hart
- Cody Belew
- Conner Smith
- Corey Kent
- Dalton Dover
- Drake Milligan
- Hannah Ellis
- Ian Munsick
- Jackson Dean
- Kameron Marlowe
- Madeline Edwards
- Nate Smith
- Pillbox Patti
- The War And Treaty
- Warren Zeiders
- Zach Bryan
Since 2011, CMT’s LISTEN UP franchise has introduced new talent to the brand’s passionate fan base and has helped launch the careers of many country sensations. Some notable alumni of the franchise include: Ashley McBryde, Blanco Brown, BRELAND, Brett Eldredge, Brittney Spencer, Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, Gabby Barrett, Ingrid Andress, Jimmie Allen, Jon Pardi, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, Lily Rose, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Morgan Wade, Thomas Rhett, Walker Hayes and Yola among others.
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