Kristian Bush, Deric Ruttan, Ron Sexsmith, and Josh Turner

NASHVILLE—The popular
CMA Songwriters Series has expanded into Canada and will be presented as a one-hour
broadcast, “CMT Presents: The CMA Songwriters Series,” will air on CMT (Canada)
Friday, Oct. 16 (7:00
PM/ET; 4:00 PM/PT). The partnership was previously announced in June at CMA World
GlobaLive!, CMA’s annual international artist showcase held during CMA Music Festival.

Artists and songwriters
Kristian Bush, Deric Ruttan, Ron
Sexsmith, and Josh Turner performed during the celebration of
songs and scribes, which was taped this summer in Toronto at The Great Hall, a
historic venue located in the thriving music and arts district of Toronto’s Queen
Street West. This is the first time CMA and CMT (Canada) have partnered to present a television event. 

U.S. and Canadian residents
will be able to view the episode starting Oct. 16 from CMA’s YouTube channel
here.