07-03-2025
A Brazil native wins Country Music Award in Nashville this week
BRAZIL, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Brazil man has won his very own Country Music Award this past week at the 19th Touring Country Music Awards.
Most of us know the Country Music Awards with lots of glitz and glam, on live television all while awarding some of the biggest country stars. With that, there is also CMA Touring Awards, which awards the crew members who work behind the scenes of tours.
Recently, a Brazil man won his very own Country Music Award for Tour Video Director of the Year. Although, this is not the first year he has been victorious.
Tyler Hutcheson, born and raised in Brazil, a Northview High School graduate, and former Indiana State University student, was heavily involved in theatre and arts his whole life.
Fast forward, he now serves as the Tour Video Director for country-star Luke Combs. And has won his very own CMA award. Hutcheson was up against some of the biggest tour video directors in the business including Tim McGraw, Chris Stapleton, and Miranda Lambert.
'There (are) so many fantastic people in the category, I never think that I even had any chance,' said Tyler Hutchenson. 'It's always mind-blowing to hear my name. It's been such a special thing not only for me but for the community. There's so many people that have worked to help make this possible. It's not just me. It's my name on it, but it's so many other people.'
Moving forward, Tyler is in his 11th year in the touring business and now has a new trophy to add to his collection. He plans to add it on his piano, next to his 2023 CMA award.
'I'm still a little numb from it. I don't believe it's real. It's something magical and very special for sure,' said Hutcheson.
He also mentioned that Dave Targett, a Wabash Valley native was a part of the recent Luke Combs' CMA Crew of the Year Award.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
