From its January launch in Canada through shows at iconic venues such as the Beacon Theatre in New York City and the Wiltern in Los Angeles, CMT’s 2016 Next Women of Country Tour brought four of America’s brightest singer-songwriters on a triumphant coast-to-coast journey.
Headlined by Jennifer Nettles, this year’s tour also featured singer-songwriters Brandy Clark, Lindsay Ell and Tara Thompson.
CMT first launched its Next Women of Country campaign in 2013 to call additional attention to the music females are creating in what was becoming a male-dominated format. The campaign has showcased emerging female artists, including Kacey Musgraves, Cassadee Pope and Ashley Monroe. In 2015, CMT expanded the franchise to include its first-ever female-powered tour featuring Jana Kramer and Kelsea Ballerini.
Powered by the artists own recollections via social media, here’s a look back at the 2016 CMT Next Women of Country Tour which recently wrapped up in Oklahoma.
Let's get this party started! The #CMTNextWomen of Country Tour starts NOW!!! ?? pic.twitter.com/8SIPYj8ZsN
— Jennifer Nettles (@JenniferNettles) January 16, 2016
So grateful I get to share the stage with these wonderful people for the next four months… Thank you Ohio!!! pic.twitter.com/gqDIAMh3Y2
— Lindsay Ell (@lindsayell) January 17, 2016
Live from New York,it's Tara Thompson! Thank you @CMT & @COVERGIRL for my 1st NY performance! #CMTNextWomen pic.twitter.com/3DcmVevbUi
— Tara Thompson (@TaraThompsonTN) January 19, 2016
I got to play @HOBBoston last night!What an adventure I'm on!To say I'm blessed is an understatement? #CMTNextWomen pic.twitter.com/cdDufBM5on
— Tara Thompson (@TaraThompsonTN) January 24, 2016
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So much fun tonight #Evansville… Thank you for letting me sing new songs for you!! #CMTNextWomen pic.twitter.com/72Ca9UOBlh
— Lindsay Ell (@lindsayell) March 20, 2016
When people ask,"What's it like being on tour w/girls?" This.It's like this. #girltown @TaraThompsonTN @lindsayell pic.twitter.com/XraE8mdrYT
— Jennifer Nettles (@JenniferNettles) April 16, 2016
Thank you to these incredible ladies of #CMTNextWomen, the crew & ALL the fans that came out to see us play!! ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/5V7zMe61el
— Lindsay Ell (@lindsayell) April 30, 2016