The Country Music Association’s CMA Fest will not take place in 2020.

In a letter to Country Music Association members, CEO Sarah Trahern wrote, “Please know the decision was not made overnight. Our team has been relentless in working through every scenario on behalf of our industry and fans. But after careful deliberation, and in following the latest guidance from national, state and local authorities, we felt it was time to start looking ahead to 2021.”

Here's the org's statement: