CMA Songwriters 2026

CMA Songwriters Series Kicks Off C2C London Featuring Keith Urban as Host, Performing Alongside Aaron Raitiere, Ashley Cooke, Kristian Bush and Meg McRee

The Country Music Association will return to London with the CMA Songwriters Series featuring a dynamic mix of artists and songwriters. With Country Music leading the charge as the fastest growing genre in the U.K. year over year, CMA remains deeply committed to championing that momentum and supporting Country Music’s community in the U.K. and around the globe.

Serving as the official kickoff of C2C London, the week begins with a CMA Songwriters Series in London at indigo at the O2 on Thursday 12 March, featuring an all-star lineup of performers including Keith Urban, Aaron Raitiere, Ashley Cooke, Kristian Bush and Meg McRee. A cornerstone event for C2C attendees, the CMA Songwriters Series continues to be one of the festival’s most anticipated events, underscoring the appetite U.K. fans have for Nashville’s most celebrated storytellers.

“What makes this work so meaningful is seeing how Country Music continues to connect with audiences far beyond the U.S.,” says Meredith Goucher, CMA Director, International Relations & Development. “As the trade association for our industry, CMA is committed to supporting the creators, businesses, and professionals who bring this genre to life. Every year, C2C and our Songwriters Series remind us that this genre resonates universally, its stories, its craft, its heart. We’re grateful for our partners at C2C and the fans who attend from across the U.K., Europe, and beyond who champion Country Music and help us build an even more vibrant global community.”