Fourteen artists join the program in the new year
CMT has revealed its newest lineup of rising artists to watch in its highly-anticipated 2024 CMT Listen Up campaign, 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.com and CMT social platforms, in addition to opportunities across the Paramount Media Networks brand portfolio with live events, the Paramount Times Square NYC Billboard and more.
Alana Springsteen, Angie K, Anne Wilson, Carter Faith, Charles Wesley Godwin, Chayce Beckham, Dylan Marlowe, Ella Langley, Fancy Hagood, Jake Worthington, Jordyn Shellhart, Rvshvd, The Castefellows, and Wyatt Flores are the 14 artists being profiled throughout the new year.
“There’s a new era in country music and these exciting new artists are finding audiences through their exceptional storytelling and staying authentic to their journeys. They are providing the soundtrack to our lives with appreciation for their roots and dedication to country music,” shares Leslie Fram, Senior Vice President of Music & Talent, CMT. “We’re proud to work alongside this new group of rising artists and amplify their stories and music across all CMT platforms this year. Welcome CMT’s Listen Up class of 2024!”
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, Bailey Zimmerman, Breland, Brittney Spencer, Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, Gabby Barrett, Ingrid Andress, Jon Pardi, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Madeline Edwards, Maren Morris, Morgan Wade, The War And Treaty, Thomas Rhett, Yola and Zach Bryan, among others.
