THE RISING STAR RECEIVED FIRST CMA NOMINATION FOR BEST NEW ARTIST

Photo Credit: Chase Foster

Photo ID (L-R): MCA’s Jimmy Rector, Back Blocks’ Elizabeth Cook, MCA’s Damon Moberly, Stephanie Wright, Katie McCartney, Tucker Wetmore, Jessie Jo Dillon, Mercury’s Marisa Bianco, MCA’s Rob Femia, Ledgin Management’s Autumn Ledgin, Mercury’s Jackson Weingart

Nashville, Tenn. – Earlier this week, Tucker Wetmore welcomed industry guests to an intimate event celebrating his incredible year and offering a first look at his upcoming music. Attendees enjoyed a night of live performances, conversation, and a glimpse into the creative process behind his next releases.

Wetmore performed a few of his top hits off his debut album What Not To and detailed the story behind each one. He was then joined by Jessie Jo Dillon, Award Winning songwriter, to give guests an insight into all that they have been working on together – including a first listen to one of Wetmore’s unreleased songs.

The evening celebrated Wetmore’s incredible year and those who supported him along the way. Most recently, Wetmore received his first CMA Nomination for Best New Artist – another major milestone in his career.

The nomination follows Wetmore’s record-breaking debut album What Not To, which made history as the biggest country album debut from a new artist in 2025. It features two back-to-back Platinum songs “Wine Into Whiskey” and 2X Platinum “Wind Up Missin’ You” which was also his first No. 1 at Country radio. With over 1.4 billion global streams and his next single “3,2,1” continuing to climb the charts, Wetmore is proving that “he is here to stay” (American Songwriter).

Following two sold-out headlining runs, Wetmore spent his summer touring as direct support for Thomas Rhett’s Better in Boots Tour. Fans can keep up with upcoming shows and tour announcements at www.tuckerwetmore.com. 

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