From Luke Combs to Little Big Town: Shure Amplifies the Heartbeat of Country Music at 2025 CMA Awards
NASHVILLE, December 4, 2025 — Country music isn’t just a genre—it’s a tradition. And for decades, Shure has been at the heart of country music’s most historic moments. At the 59th Annual CMA Awards, held at Bridgestone Arena, Shure microphones and wireless systems again delivered the clarity and reliability that country artists and audio engineers count on to make Nashville’s heartbeat heard around the world.
This year’s talented production team relied heavily on Shure Axient® Digital Wireless and PSM® 1000 in-ear monitoring systems to deliver pristine sound to the crowd, artists, and those tuning in to the broadcast around the world. Wireless support was provided by ATK, with an impressive 34 channels of Axient Digital, and 24 channels of PSM 1000, powering 116 belt packs per side.
The show featured Shure KSM11 microphones for host duties and standout performances, including Luke Combs, who also paired the KSM11 for his collaboration with BigXthaPlug.
“I have been using the KSM11 for over three years for both speech and performance applications. They have a smooth, natural response and are consistent across many voices,” shared Paul Wittman, Production Sound Mixer for the CMA Awards.
“I still continue to be amazed by the rock-solid performance, operating range and tolerance to interference (of Axient Digital). One diversity set of antennas upstage center covered an entire arena from the stage to the back of house. When the transmitters were anywhere in the arena, I had completely pegged RF indication at the receivers. Exactly what you want to see,” said James Stoffo, RF Coordinator for the CMA Awards.
Other artists who trusted Shure Axient Digital and microphone capsules for legendary sound:
- Old Dominion and Megan Moroney – SM58®
- Chris Stapleton – wired SM58
- Riley Green – Beta 58A®
- Zach Top – KSM9
- Little Big Town – KSM11 and SM58
- Ella Langley - SM58
- Patty Loveless - SM58
Additional performers such as Lainey Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tucker Wetmore, Miranda Lambert, and Kenny Chesney used Shure Axient Digital wireless, demonstrating the flexibility and reliability of Shure technology.
Behind the scenes, audio excellence was ensured by industry veterans:
- Audio Producer – Tom Davis
- Audio Coordinator – Paul Sandweiss
- Production Mixer – Paul Wittman
- Monitor Engineers – Jason Spence (Stage Left), Chris Daniels (Stage Right)
- House FOH – Rick Shimer
- House Production Mixer – Patrick Baltzell
- RF Coordinator – James Stoffo
- Music Mixers – John Harris and Rob Macomber
“This show is such a joy and honor to attend,” shared Ryan Smith, Artist Relations Manager, at Shure. “Many great performances. I am proud to see so many artists and crew members who trust and rely on Shure for their wireless needs. Congratulations to all the performers and winners at this year’s show.”
From iconic SM58 capsules to cutting-edge Axient Digital wireless technology, Shure continues to set the standard for live sound at country music’s biggest nights.
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