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Press Releases: 2002
CMA DONATES $100,000 TO BENEFIT CHARITIES
Epic Artist Tammy Cochran Presents Check to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; RCA Artist Andy Griggs Presents Check to Muscular Dystrophy Association
CMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ELECTED
CBS WINS WEDNESDAY WITH "THE 36TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"
ALAN JACKSON TIES RECORD WITH FIVE TROPHIES, INCLUDING ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR, AT "THE 36TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"
FINAL ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR "THE 36th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"
CMA Awards Attracts Industry's Biggest Stars Including Loretta Lynn, Trace Adkins, Steve Azar, Chris Cagle, Richie McDonald of Lonestar, John Michael Montgomery and Marty Roe of Diamond Rio
GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF “THE 36th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Rehearsal Interviews and Footage Available in Video News Release Feed
TRIVIA FOR “THE 36TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Entertainer of the Year
SUPERSTAR ARTISTS TO APPEAR ON “THE 36TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"
Presenters Announced Including Jessica Andrews, Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black, Tracy Byrd, Deana Carter, Terri Clark, Tammy Cochran, George Jones, Blake Shelton,Trick Pony and Mark Wills
MORE STAR POWER ANNOUNCED FOR “THE 36TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Dolly Parton, Lee Ann Womack, Montgomery Gentry and Country Newcomers Rebecca Lynn Howard and Joe Nichols to Perform; Kim Richey and Bekka Bramlett to Make Guest Performance with Brooks & Dunn
TRIVIA FOR “THE 36TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Male Vocalist of the Year
PERFORMERS’ LIST CONTINUES TO GROW FOR 2002 CMA AWARDS
Alison Krauss, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Keith Urban, Phil Vassar and Darryl Worley Added; Shania Twain To Kick Off “Country Music’s Biggest Night”
CMA SURPRISES JIM PATTERSON OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WITH MEDIA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
TRIVIA FOR “THE 36th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Female Vocalist of the Year
COUNTRY MUSIC’S FINEST SCHEDULED TO PERFORM ON “THE 36TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Martina McBride, Nickel Creek, Rascal Flatts and Travis Tritt Join Superstar Lineup
MJI PROGRAMMING SECURES EXCLUSIVE RADIO RIGHTS TO CMA AWARDS THROUGH 2005
2002 CMA BROADCAST AWARD WINNERS NOTIFIED BY CMA ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE KENNY CHESNEY
Broadcast Personality and Station of the Year Winners Get “Hotlined”
MORE COUNTRY STARS TO APPEAR ON “THE 36TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Brooks & Dunn, Vince Gill and Brad Paisley To Perform
TRIVIA FOR “THE 36TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Horizon Award
CMA PRESENTS AWARD TO BRAD PAISLEY
TRIVIA FOR "THE 36TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"
Vocal Duo of the Year
MORE OF COUNTRY MUSIC’S HOTTEST SUPERSTARS SCHEDULED TO PERFORM ON “THE 36TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Faith Hill, Alan Jackson and George Strait Join List of Artists Slated To Perform
TRIVIA FOR "THE 36TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"
Single of the Year
COUNTRY MUSIC’S BIGGEST STARS PERFORM ON “THE 36TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Entertainer Nominees Toby Keith and Kenny Chesney To Appear; Shania Twain’s First Network Television Performance Since 1999
TRIVIA FOR "THE 36TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"
Music Video of the Year
CMA PRESENTS AWARDS TO INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY LEADERS
ALAN JACKSON SETS NEW RECORD WITH 10 CMA AWARD NOMINATIONS
Reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Toby Keith Garners 6 Nominations
CMA ANNOUNCES BROADCAST AWARDS NOMINEES FOR 2002
Steve Azar, Chris Cagle, Tammy Cochran, Andy Griggs, Blake Shelton Make Announcement in Nashville
CMA ANNOUNCES NEWEST MEMBERS OF COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME
Bill Carlisle and Porter Wagoner Surprised On Grand Ole Opry Stage by Dixie Chicks, Brad Paisley Delivers Toast at Backstage Reception
SHEDAISY AND RASCAL FLATTS TO ANNOUNCE NOMINEES FOR "THE 36TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS" IN NASHVILLE
Steve Azar, Chris Cagle, Tammy Cochran, Andy Griggs and Blake Shelton Slated To Announce Broadcast Award Finalists During Press Conference
COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Mid-Year Country Music Sales Upswing Promising Note for Industry
CMA ANNOUNCES STAFF PROMOTIONS
FAN FAIR ATTENDANCE UP
Event Continues to Grow with Non-Stop Excitement, More Music and Fun
COUNTDOWN TO FAN FAIR 2002
Family Fun Including “Between the Lions,” Related Activities Including Auditions for the “Wheel of Fortune,” Plus the Latest Schedule of Events
FAN FAIR STREET CLOSURES ANNOUNCED
FAN FAIR ANNOUNCES SINGLE DAY TICKETS FOR GREASED LIGHTNING RIVERFRONT PARK STAGES CONCERTS AND THE RETURN OF PBS “BETWEEN THE LIONS”
T. Bubba Bechtol, Bill Engvall, Hometown News, Connie Smith, Tanya Tucker And Kevin Welch Join Other Artists Appearing At Fan Fair
THE SUN THE MOON AND THE STARS! FAN FAIR HAS IT ALL IN 2002
'WHEEL OF FORTUNE' WHEELMOBILE ADDED TO FAN FAIR SCHEDULE
FAN FAIR OFFERS SINGLE CONCERT TICKETS
"The World's Biggest Country Music Festival" Citywide Event
BLUEGRASS, BEST OF TEXAS, WESTERN BEAT SHOWS AND MORE FEATURED ON RIVERFRONT PARK STAGES DURING FAN FAIR 2002
Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Rodney Crowell, Hal Ketchum, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Dale Watson & More To Perform On Riverfront Park Stages;Toby Keith & Earl Scruggs Added To Adelphia Coliseum Show
POPULAR “FAN FAIR AFTER HOURS” RETURNS FOR 2002
The Party Continues With Marty Stuart & Travis Tritt, NBC Daytime Stars And More
MORE OF COUNTRY MUSIC'S HOTTEST STARS SIGN ON FOR FAN FAIR 2002
Alabama, David Ball, Montgomery Gentry, Jo Dee Messina, John Michael Montgomery, Sawyer Brown And Others Scheduled To Appear
THE STARS OF NBC DAYTIME MAKE AN ENCORE APPEARANCE AT FAN FAIR 2002 IN JUNE
CMA ANNOUNCES NEW SENIOR MANAGER OF MEDIA RELATIONS
CMA HONORS THE WOMEN OF COUNTRY DURING CRS LUNCHEON
Lynn Anderson, Tanya Tucker, Trisha Yearwood and Martina McBride Thrill Attendees With Surprise Performances
CMA CELEBRATES THE WOMEN OF COUNTRY DURING SATURDAY’S CMA LUNCHEON AT CRS
2002 CMA AWARDS RETURNS TO NOVEMBER SWEEPS
FAN FAIR POISED TO BE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER IN 2002
Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack, George Jones And Others Confirmed
THE MILLENNIUM MARKS A YEAR OF GROWTH, DIVERSITY AND A RETURN TO TRADITION FOR COUNTRY MUSIC 2001
Signals Upswing for Industry
