The Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA) is an association formed in 1992[1] that promotes and represents the Australian country music industry.
[2][3] Additionally the association is involved in industry research, professional development and promotion.
In January 2018, Dan Biddle took over as chair of the association.
[4] The first board of the CMAA was chaired by Slim Dusty, with vice chairman John Williamson, secretary Max Ellis, treasurer Joy McKean and public officer Phil Matthews.
Other members were Ron Adsett, Wally Bishop, Lindsay Butler, Allan Caswell, Rod Coe, Brett Cottle, Nick Erby, Meryl Gross, John Kane, Tim Kirkland, Anne Kirkpatrick, John McSweeney, Deniese Morrison, Dobe Newton, Norma O'Hara Murphy, John Spence and Brian Young.