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An Insight into the Country Music Association


Did you know that Country Music has a member organization? Learn more about the Country Music Association (CMA) and its global efforts to maintain a growing and thriving industry from VP of Industry Relations and Philanthropy, Tiffany Kerns. Located in Nashville, TN, CMA is the first premier trade association for a single genre of music.

For more than 60 years, CMA has organized some of Country Music’s most influential executives in an effort to grow Country consumption, honor excellence in the format, utilize its TV properties for music discovery, provide resources to its 6,000+ members all while giving back millions to music education. In an industry that moves at the speed of opportunity, being intentional, forward thinking, and bold are critical to achieving success for CMA.

Kerns will walk you through CMA’s history and how the organization has adjusted and navigated the many changes in live music and beyond post pandemic. You will gain key insights about how CMA is approaching new financial resources, building its membership, improving operations, strengthening communications, and leading by example.


*Individuals who register as a Qualified Prospective Member must meet FEI's Membership Qualifications.

Speakers

Tiffany Kerns

SVP, Industry Relations & Philanthropy
Country Music Association (CMA)

Credits

1.00 CPE
Basic

Method

group-live

Field

Specialized Knowledge, Technical

Prerequisites

none

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