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About Chicago Music Awards
For over 40 years the Chicago Music Awards has celebrated and honored some of Chicago's best talent.
The 42nd Annual Chicago Music Awards will be held July 5, 2024 at the DuSable Garden in Washington Park.
CMA celebrates Chicago's best musical talent and entertainers in all genres - Pop, R&B, Blues, Jazz, Hip Hop, Gospel, Classical, Opera, Rock, Country, Polka, House, Spoken Word, and more.
Mission
Honor Chicago musicians and recognize their contributions to the music of this great city.
Vision
We envision CMA as the premiere event that honors the Best musical talent coming from the city. We have over 40 years of awards recognizing existing and emerging talents in Chicago's diverse music community.
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