Yesterday, the CMA Awards came under fire for the media guidelines they sent out for next week's event. The guidelines stated that members of the press could have their credentials "revoked via security escort" if their coverage focused on "the Las Vegas tragedy, gun rights, political affiliations or topics of the like."
Today, the Country Music Association lifted the guidelines, issuing the following statement:
CMA apologizes for the recently distributed restrictions in the CMA Awards media guidelines, which have since been lifted. The sentiment was not to infringe and was created with the best of intentions to honor and celebrate Country Music.
The statement comes just hours after ceremony co-host Brad Paisley tweeted: "I'm sure the CMA will do the right thing and rescind these ridiculous and unfair press guidelines. In 3...2....1....."
The CMA Awards will air Wednesday, Nov. 8, on ABC.
I'm sure the CMA will do the right thing and rescind these ridiculous and unfair press guidelines. In 3...2....1.....— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) November 3, 2017
