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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 17, 2000
CMA PROMOTES BOBETTE DUDLEY AND RICK MURRAY
NASHVILLE - The Country Music Association has promoted Bobette Dudley to Senior Director of Events and Program Development and Rick Murray to Senior Director of Strategic Marketing.
Now in her 11th year with CMA, Dudley most recently served as Director of Events and Program Development. In her role as Senior Director, she will continue to supervise and direct the execution of CMA programs and special projects such as Fan Fair, CMA’s annual CRS luncheon, America’s Sold On Country tour logistics and CMA’s Town Meeting. She has a major role with the CMA Awards, overseeing ticketing and seating, event logistics, serves as a liaison with the producer and production staff, and coordinates the pre-telecast and post-Awards parties. Responsible for the logistical arrangements for CMA board meetings, Bobette is also directly involved with the development and execution of special events planned in conjunction with the four quarterly board meetings.
Murray is promoted to Senior Director of Strategic Marketing from Director of Strategic Alliances. A 5-year CMA veteran, Murray will be responsible for overseeing marketing services, CMA’s strategic partnerships, consumer promotions for Fan Fair and the CMA Awards, a country-themed free standing insert program, brand development and new market development. Rick works closely with advertising agencies, corporate clients, retailers, associations and other partners to expand the reach of the Country Music fan base.
“Bobette and Rick have both been a tremendous asset to this organization,” said CMA Executive Director Ed Benson. “CMA’s many events and industry development initiatives take an enormous amount of teamwork, cooperation and leadership. Bobette and Rick have consistently demonstrated outstanding capabilities in getting the best results for CMA. They have always gone above and beyond what was expected, and I am thrilled to be able to announce their promotions.”
Founded in 1958, the Country Music Association was the first trade organization formed to promote a type of music. More than 6,800 music industry professionals and companies from 43 countries around the world are members of CMA. The organization’s objectives are to guide and enhance the growth of Country Music and to demonstrate it as a viable medium to advertisers, consumers and media throughout the world. CMA is headquartered in Nashville with offices/representatives in London, Cologne and Sydney.