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Crystal Gayle, Lamar Alexander, Loretta Lynn, Joe Walker-Meador headed to the after party “The 16th Annual CMA Awards” on Oct. 11, 1982, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network.

Backstage Broadcast Music, Inc. President and CEO, Frances Preston became only the second person to win the prestigious Irving Waugh Award of Excellencee is joined by Jo Walker-Meador at “The 21st Annual CMA Awards” on Oct. 12, 1987, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network.

Jo Walker-Meador retires after 32 years and graciously accepts the Irving Waugh Award of Excellence from Dolly Parton at “The 25th Annual CMA Awards” on Oct. 2, 1991, at the Grand Ole Opry House, live telecast on the CBS Television Network.

Barbara Mandrell congratulates former CMA Executive Director Jo Walker-Meador as she receives a star on Nashvilles Music Mile during the Music City Walk of Fame induction, presented by Gibson Guitars. The ceremony took place on Sunday, Nov. 9 at Hall of Fame Park in Nashville and was sponsored by GAC.

Barbara Mandrell congratulates former CMA Executive Director Jo Walker-Meador as she receives a star on Nashvilles Music Mile during the Music City Walk of Fame induction, presented by Gibson Guitars. The ceremony took place on Sunday, Nov. 9 at Hall of Fame Park in Nashville and was sponsored by GAC.

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