It’s good to have you back with us for your second interview on Hometown Sevier. I can’t believe it has already been a year since we last sat down and discussed your music. It’s pretty crazy to see how much you’ve accomplished in such a short time that you’ve been at this. Before we agreed to sit down again, I got to thinking…I don’t want to rehash what we’ve already discussed in our previous interview. Read More -->
For Nashville’s own Kimber Cleveland, music is not only a passion, it’s a lifestyle. Her unique musical creativity and live performances breathe new life into the east Tennessee music scene. She has given music something more than just new songs and melodies; she exudes an honest and true belief that music can change lives and make a difference for the causes she loves and fights for daily. Cleveland is as fresh as a summer breeze and it shows through her dedicated lifestyle and her music. With the upcoming release of her sophomore album "Comin’ On Strong" and on the verge of an Indie Film release, I sat down with Cleveland to see exactly how she is focusing her new energy on life through music. Read More -->
With the release of his debut album "Love Via Music" and on the verge of a nation-wide radio release, I sat down with singer/songwriter Dave Owens to see exactly how he his bringing back "family" to his music and his fans. Read More -->
A rock band is only as good as the connection that they share between one another…for the boys of The Few (formerly known as Thoroughfare) it was about not only making music but finding something that they could believe in. With the addition of lead vocalist Lindsey Stamey (formerly of Vertigo) it seems as if The Few has taken what once was a well-established rock band and has charted a Read More ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the Board of Directors of the Country Music Association met with a variety of policymakers during their recent Board meeting in Washington March 9–11 including Julius Genachowski, FCC Chairman, as well as a number of Senators, Representatives, and others to learn about current legislative and regulatory issues and to share their views from their perspective in the broader world of Country Music. Discussions covered a Read More ...
NASHVILLE – During a live interview on Sydney, Australia’s legendary AM radio station 2SM, singer Jasmine Rae and CMA Board member Rob Potts surprised morning show presenter Grant Goldman with a presentation of the CMA International Country Broadcaster Award. Goldman thought Rae was there solely to promote the new Deluxe Edition of her album Look It Up. Throughout his three decades in radio, Goldman has been a strong supporter of Read More ...
The Man, The Myth, The Legend! Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity The Tennessee Outlaw himself will be performing in concert March 18th, 2025 in his 75th anniversary comeback tour that you won’t want to miss. The legendary guitar performances of the Tennessee Outlaw will be something you will remember for a lifetime. Don’t wait! Buy your tickets today. With only 15 years remaining these tickets will sell Read More ...
McGraw’s First Appearance at Festival Since 2001 NASHVILLE – Billy Currington, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw and Kellie Pickler are the latest additions to the artist lineup for 2010 CMA Music Festival, which will be held Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13 in Nashville, Tenn. Previously announced artists include Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band. All Read More ...
WASHINGTON – The Library of Congress and the Country Music Association (CMA) today announced a day-long program for the CMA Board of Directors at the nation’s library, including a comprehensive tour of the historic Jefferson Building, an extensive orientation to the Library’s music, sound recording, and folk collections focusing on Country Music, and a concert in the Coolidge Auditorium. The purpose is both to build on the Library’s already unparalleled Read More ...
NASHVILLE – An executive search firm has been named to find a new executive director for the Country Music Association, announced Charlie Anderson, President/CEO of Anderson Merchandisers and former Chairman of the CMA Board of Directors. Anderson chairs the CMA Search Committee, which consists of current members of the CMA Board of Directors who have also served as Chairman. The Committee selected the firm WTW Associates based in New York Read More ...
Country Music Consumers Continue to Embrace Format, But Spend Less NASHVILLE – The Country Music Association released key findings from its fourth quarter 2009 follow up to its original 2008 Country Music Consumer Segmentation Study during CRS-41 at the Nashville Convention Center today. The extensive research project is the foundation of CMA’s mission to be an educational resource for the music industry. Over the past two years, CMA in partnership Read More ...
The Country Music Association announced today that Jimmy Dean, Ferlin Husky, Billy Sherrill, and Don Williams will become the newest members of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame. Due to a tie in the voting, both Dean and Husky will be inducted in the “Veterans Era Artist” category. Williams will be inducted in the “Modern Era Artist” category. Sherrill will be inducted in the “Non-Performer” category, which is awarded Read More ...
Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band along with the previously announced Carrie Underwood are the first artists of 2010 to join a legendary group of acts who have performed at CMA Music Festival, which began as Fan Fair in 1972. More than 2,000 Country acts, including the superstars of the format, have lent their time and Read More ...
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