Here is a list of Carrie's qualifications for first half of CMA eligibility (compiled by Maddkat). Keep in mind, the second half of her tour is just one line on this schedule. I don't see how they could ignore her.
uly 2 - Glasgow, Scotland – The SSE Hydro
July 3 - Manchester, England – Manchester Arena
July 4 - London, England – Wembley The SSE Arena , interview on Steven Wright radio show
July 6 - Cavendish Music Festival
July 11 - host Bob Harris radio show BBC2 Radio
July 14 - Calia event in Hamptons
July 19 - Opry (2 shows)
July 20 - Opry ( 2 shows)
Aug 4 - CMAFest on ABC
Aug. 13 - Opry ( 2 shows , brought out Bryan White during first show)
Aug. 16 - Opry (2 shows)
Aug. 18 - Costco Private show benefiting Seattle Children's Hospital
Sept. 8 - SNF opening premiere w/Joan Jett
Sept 10 - Leg 2 of Cry Pretty Tour 360 begins ( ends Oct. 31)
Oct. 3 - The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert (interview & performance)
Oct 16 - CMT Artist of the Year (honoree) ( performed TBC and BA live form tour stop in Cleveland)
Nov. 8 - GMA and co hosting Live w/Kelly & Ryan
Nov. 11 - appears at ASCAP awards to honor Randy Travis ( sings 'Promises')
Nov. 12 - attended BMI Awards ( Cry Pretty song honored) ,appearance on Robin Robert's Dolly Special and The Jimmy Kimmel Show
Nov. 13 - CMAs ( hosting with Dolly and Reba), also on Ty Bentley radio show in the morning
Nov. 24 - AMAs - accepted award for Fav country female & fav country album (Cry Pretty)
Dec. 3 - appeared on Brad Paisley's Special
Dec 4 - 6 - Calia event in Aspen
Dec 8 - taped Kennedy Center Honors honoring Linda Ronstadt with Blue Bayou & When Will I Be Loved ( air date Dec 15)