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ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC
“Improving lives by connecting fans, artists and the industry.” That’s the overriding mission of the Academy of Country Music—whether through the annual ACM Awards show or the organization’s charitable arm, ACM Lifting Lives. In the 50-plus years since its inception, the Academy has grown from a regional Southern California trade organization to a national powerhouse dedicated to a higher purpose.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1431456113569{margin-top: 75px !important;margin-bottom: 75px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10049″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”http://www.cmaworld.com/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION
CMA’s mission statement is to heighten the awareness of Country Music and support its on-going growth by recognizing excellence in the genre, serving as a repository for critical and timely information and communication, while providing a forum for industry leadership dialogue toward its goals.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1431456137926{margin-top: 75px !important;margin-bottom: 75px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10054″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”http://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
NSAI – NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION
The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters’ trade association. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 active and professional members spans the United States and seven other countries. NSAI is dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1431456149085{margin-top: 75px !important;margin-bottom: 75px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10046″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”http://www.aimp.org/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
AIMP – The Association of Independent Music Publishers
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) was formed in 1977 by a group of Los Angeles music publishers, and has local chapters in Los Angeles, New York and Nashville. The organization’s primary focus is to educate and inform music publishers about the most current industry trends and practices by providing a forum for the discussion of the issues and problems confronting the music publishing industry.
The AIMP includes in its membership not only independent music publishers, but those publishers that are affiliated with record labels or motion picture and television production companies. In addition, individuals from other areas of the entertainment community, such as motion picture, television, multimedia and home video producers, the record industry, music licensing and supervision, songwriters, artist managers and members of the legal and accounting professions are active in the AIMP.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1431456157580{margin-top: 75px !important;margin-bottom: 75px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10052″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”http://www.nashvillemusicians.org/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
NASHVILLE MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION
The Nashville Musicians Association, AFM Local 257, was founded in 1902, and exists to serve and protect musicians in an increasingly challenging business environment. We represent studio musicians, touring bands, symphonic musicians, vocalists, arrangers, composers, contractors, and more. We negotiate and administer contracts, track additional uses of songs recorded under AFM union contracts, and represent musicians in all genres of music from jazz to rock, pop, bluegrass, gospel, and yes, country music. Our members range from music icons such as Vince Gill and Loretta Lynn, to young bands working their way up the ladder of success, and everything in between. Let us show you what we can do for you!
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NMPA – NATIONAL MUSIC PUBLISHERS’ ASSOCIATION
The National Music Publishers’ Association is the largest U.S. music publishing trade association with over 3000 members. Its mission is to protect, promote, and advance the interests of music’s creators. The NMPA is the voice of both small and large music publishers, the leading advocate for publishers and their songwriter partners in the nation’s capital and in every area where publishers do business. The goal of NMPA is to protect its members’ property rights on the legislative, litigation, and regulatory fronts. In this vein, the NMPA continues to represent its members in negotiations to shape the future of the music industry by fostering a business environment that furthers both creative and financial success. The NMPA has remained the most active and vocal proponent for the interests of music publishers in the U.S. and throughout the world, a continuing tradition of which the association is very proud.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1431456173791{margin-top: 75px !important;margin-bottom: 75px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10050″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”http://www.riaa.com/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
RIAA – RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is the trade organization that supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies. Its members comprise the most vibrant record industry in the world. RIAA® members create, manufacture and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legitimate recorded music produced and sold in the United States.
In support of this mission, the RIAA works to protect the intellectual property and First Amendment rights of artists and music labels; conduct consumer, industry and technical research; and monitor and review state and federal laws, regulations and policies. The RIAA® also certifies Gold®, Platinum®, Multi-Platinum™ and Diamond sales awards as well as Los Premios De Oro y Platino™, an award celebrating Latin music sales. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1431456182836{margin-top: 75px !important;margin-bottom: 75px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10051″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”http://www.grammy.com/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
NARAS – NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES (GRAMMY AWARDS)
Celebrating music through the GRAMMY Awards for more than 50 years, The Recording Academy continues its rich legacy and ongoing growth as the premier outlet for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting the music community. The GRAMMYs are the only peer-presented award to honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position. As we move ahead in an ever-changing music environment, The Recording Academy looks forward to the new opportunities of a growing organization. Over the last decade in particular, The Academy has expanded its goals from the important work of recognizing the
best in music through the GRAMMY Awards to establishing itself as the preeminent arts advocacy and outreach organization in the country. The Academy’s goals are simple, but represent the heart and soul of the organization’s efforts: to positively impact the lives of musicians, industry members and our society at large. The Academy can be proud of its accomplishments on behalf of its constituency. Through the efforts of the volunteer leadership and the capable professional staff, the music community, music lovers and inheritors of America’s great cultural legacy are reaping the benefit. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]