CMA Awards week is winding down in Nashville and I am
reminded once again how amazing it is to work in the country music
business. The CMA is dedicated to bringing the
poetry and emotion of Country Music to the world. The awards show certainly accomplishes that
goal. You can always count on a few
surprises during CMA Awards week.
Just last night Tim MGraw entertained a crowd of 200 people in a cozy 3rd floor bar on Broadway with a full band show for over 90 minutes! It is clear that he has a renewed enthusiasm for his new music, performing and country radio.
BMLG Head Scott Borchetta surprised Tim with a plaque for Nielsen BDS’s Most Played Artist of the Decade Award for all genres of music. He was emotional and humbled. Then Tim surprised the crowd by welcoming special guest Ne-Yo to the stage. Ne-Yo shared his thoughts on the power of mixing genres of music and talking about the similarities between R&B, Country & Gospel. Even the most jaded radio person had to be surprised and impressed by the duets. Faith stood by the sound board in her Pony Tail and sweatshirt and enjoyed watching her man bring down the house. It was truly a special evening.
If
you are in country radio or a fan of country music, you must experience CMA
Music Fest or CMA Awards week. The
common bond that links country music fans, radio and artists is strong. The CMA declared 2012 “The year of Country
Radio”. Every station, GM and Program
Director was given a free membership to the CMA. If you have not taken advantage of that yet,
do it NOW. Contact Brandi Simms at the
CMA for more information. Renew your
membership for 2013. It is a small
price to pay to support an organization that contributes so much to our
industry.
Brandi Simms
615.664.1607 directBSimms@CMAworld.com
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