CMA HOSTS MEMBERSIPS EVENT CELEBRATING FIFTY YEARS OF CMA FEST

CMA’s Ongoing MemberSIPS Programming Offers Country Music Professionals the Opportunity to Gather and Discuss Important Topics in the Business

 

CMA welcomed CMA members to its Nashville headquarters on Wednesday, May 24 for a MemberSIPS event celebrating the past 49 years of CMA Fest and looking forward to the organization’s milestone 50thnext month.

Current and former staff along with CMA members came together to look back on their fond memories of CMA Fest through the decades. Individuals each took turns speaking about the history of the festival, as well as sharing their own personal stories and experiences over the years.

As the premier trade association supporting individuals within the Country Music industry, CMA created MemberSIPS to cater to its members’ professional development needs—offering thematic presentations, discussions and gatherings, and providing members a networking opportunity while enjoying a beverage with one another.

CMA members can keep an eye on their inboxes for more information on the next MemberSIPS or reach out directly to the CMA Membership team at [email protected].

(L-R) Former CMA staffers Alina Thompson and Scott Frans as well as CMA Senior Director of Creative & Content Amanda Eckard gather for a MemberSIPS event celebrating the 50th anniversary of CMA Fest on Wednesday, May 24 at CMA HQ in Nashville, TN.
Photo Credit: Drew Noble/CMA

CMA Foundation Community Impact Director Franklin Willis speaks during a MemberSIPS event celebrating the 50th anniversary of CMA Fest on Wednesday, May 24 at CMA HQ in Nashville, TN.
Photo Credit: Drew Noble/CMA

Former CMA staff member Falon Keith during a MemberSIPS event celebrating the 50th anniversary of CMA Fest on Wednesday, May 24 at CMA HQ in Nashville, TN.
Photo Credit: Drew Noble/CMA

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