Ex-peermusic creative Dave Petrelli is one of 30 educators being recognized as CMA Music Teachers of Excellence at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
The three-hour primetime concert special will air on ABC.
He had been nominated for top honors including entertainer of the year and male vocalist of the year.
The country newcomer nabbed the new artist of the year award.
The eligibility period for this year's awards ceremony is from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
The CMA reveals Student and Industry membership tiers.
New board members include songwriter Rhett Akins, the Grand Ole Opry's Dan Rogers and singer-songwriter-musician Charlie Worsham.
