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We are sending love and support to all those affected by the recent tornadoes in Middle Tennessee. If you or your loved ones were impacted by the storms, there are various community resources available here as well as a webpage
to request assistance. You can also dial 2-1-1 to report needs.
Additionally, MusiCares has immediate and ongoing assistance available to help music professionals with basic living needs, recovering, and rebuilding. They can be reached at [email protected].
If you are interested in volunteer or donation opportunities, click here to read more.
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WELCOME CMA'S NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS |
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
Please welcome our distinguished 2024 Board of Directors. This esteemed group of professionals bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and unique perspectives. They will play a critical role in guiding CMA’s vision and ensuring continued growth and success for the Country Music industry. We look forward to working with each of them in the new year!
New Board Members for 2024 include John Zarling (615 Leverage and Strategy), Brent Daughrity (Gallagher), Shannan Hatch (SESAC), Rachel Whitney (Spotify), Michelle Tigard Kammerer (Amazon Music), Mike Harris (UMG Nashville), Annie Ortmeier (Triple Tigers Records), Austin Neal (The Neal Agency), Jeffrey Hasson (United Talent Agency), Adam Weiser (AEG Presents), Deana Ivey (Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp) and Stephen Parker (National Independent Venue Association).
See below for the full 2024 Board of Directors: |
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Chairman: Kella Farris (Farris Self & Moore, LLC)
President Elect: Jay Williams (WME)
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| President: Jennie Smythe (Girlilla Marketing)
Secretary/Treasurer: Ben Vaughn (Warner Chappell Music Nashville)
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Rhett Akins (Songwriter)
David Crow (Milom Crow Kelly Beckett Shehan PLC)
Karen Fairchild (Little Big Town)
Kella Farris (Farris, Self and Moore LLC)
Jenee Fleenor (Musician)
David Haskell (Gateway Studios and Production Services)
Mary Hilliard Harrington (Red Light Management/Wild Heart)
Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media)
Curt Jenkins (Pink Dog Productions)
Chris Kappy (Make Wake Artists)
Chris Lisle (CLLD, LLC)
Katie McCartney (Monument Records)
Anna-Sophie Mertens (Live Nation UK) |
| Austin Neal (The Neal Agency)
TJ Osborne (Brothers Osborne)
Tim Roberts (Audacy)
Ken Robold (Sony Music Nashville)
Dan Rogers (Grand Ole Opry)
Brittany Schaffer (Belmont University)
Josh Van Valkenburg (Sony Music Publishing)
Ben Vaughn (Warner Chappell Music Nashville)
Wes Vause (Press On Publicity)
Stacy Vee (Goldenvoice)
Natalie Waller (ABC Music)
Candice Watkins (Big Loud Records)
Sally Williams (Live Nation Nashville)
Charlie Worsham (Musician)
John Zarling (615 Leverage and Strategy) |
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Jim Beavers (Songwriter)
Lindsay Bertelli (REACH)
Steve Blatter (SiriusXM)
Scott Borchetta (Big Machine Label Group)
Becky Brenner (Albright & O’Malley & Brenner)
Stephen Bryan (YouTube)
Virginia Bunetta (G Major MGMT)
Terry Calonge (Richards & Southern, Inc.)
Debbie Carroll (Onsite Entertainment)
Jamie Cheek (Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy, Inc.)
Warren Copnick (Sony Music Canada)
RJ Curtis (Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc)
Brent Daughrity (Gallagher)
Marc Dennis (Creative Artists Agency)
Kerri Edwards (KP Entertainment)
Lindsay Ell (Artist)
John Esposito (SHW, LLC)
Sina Hall (Semmel Concerts Entertainment)
Mike Harris (UMG Nashville)
Jeffrey Hasson (United Talent Agency)
Shannan Hatch (SESAC)
Lon Helton (Country Aircheck)
David Kells (Bridgestone Arena/Nashville Predators)
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| Ben Kline (Warner Music Nashville)
Jonathan Levine (Wasserman Music)
Jay Liepis (Apple Music)
Jon Loba (BMG Nashville)
Charlie Morgan (Apple Music)
Annie Ortmeier (Triple Tigers Records)
Brian O’Connell (Live Nation Nashville)
Chris Parr (MAVERICK)
Tyne Parrish (The GreenRoom)
Rod Phillips (iHeartCountry)
Danny Rader (Musician)
Liz Rose (Songwriter)
Shannon Sanders (BMI Nashville)
Jennie Smythe (Girlilla Marketing)
Michelle Tigard Kammerer (Amazon Music)
Troy Tomlinson (UMPG Nashville)
Troy Vollhoffer (Premier Global Production)
Ed Warm (Joe’s Concerts)
Derek Wells (Spirit Music Nashville)
Adam Weiser (AEG Presents)
Rachel Whitney (Spotify)
Jay Williams (WME) |
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Jim Free (The Smith-Free Group, LLC)
Deana Ivey (NCVC) |
| Stephen Parker (National Independent Venue Association)
Kyle Young (CMHOF & Museum) |
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R. Horton Frank, III (Watkins & McNeilly)
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| THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE CMA MEMBER HOLIDAY PARTY |
Sincere thanks to those of you who were able to join our holiday party at Hampton Social in Nashville last week! We loved celebrating with you.
We are wishing you a very Happy Holiday season and look forward to kicking things off in 2024. Please be sure to bookmark CMAmember.com/events-calendar for more information on upcoming member only events. |
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EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS DURING THE HOLIDAYS |
Through your CMA Membership, you have the ability to claim over $4,500 in savings on everything from oil changes and hotels to car rentals and movie tickets! This month's featured benefit includes 15% off oil changes, maintenance and repairs at Firestone Complete Auto Care stores. Click here to claim this offer or make you Abenity account today!
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This week, we'll be sharing the latest issue of our Close Up Magazine online at CMAmember.com/close-up. We can't wait for you to check it out! Download links will be emailed to you directly. As an Industry Tier Member, you will be able to view the digital version 24/7 on the CMA member website. |
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"CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS" AIRS DEC. 14 ON ABC |
'Tis the season to be jolly with "CMA Country Christmas!" Hosted by Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood, this year's holiday special will feature performances by Jordan Davis, Lady A, Ashley McBryde, Jon Pardi, Lindsey Stirling, The War And Treaty, Zach Williams with Lainey Wilson.
Grab your hot chocolate and fuzzy slippers tomorrow at 8/7c for a magical night of festive classics on ABC and next day on Hulu and Disney+. |
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