Honors Presented at International Country Music Conference
A special panel at Historic RCA Studio B discussed Chet Atkins and his contributions to the industry. Pictured (L-R): John Rumble, Les Ladd, Charlie McCoy, Don Cusic, Harold Bradley and Paul Craft.
The International Country Music Conference was held May 24- 26 at Belmont University. Co-chairs Don Cusic and James Akenson hosted academic sessions covering the Carter Family, Homer and Jethro, Johnny Cash, Charlie Pool and a special panel about Chet Atkins at RCA Studio B.
Nathan Gibson received the Belmont Book Award for the Best Book on Country Music in 2011. He authored The Starday Story: The House That Country Music Built.
The Charlie Lamb Journalism Awards were also presented at the conference, sponsored by Gary and Peggy Walker. Ronnie Stoneman presented the Contemporary Award for country music journalism to Alanna Nash.
Nathan Gibson was honored with the Belmont Book Award. Pictured (L-R): James Akenson, Gibson and Don Cusic
Alanna Nash received the country music journalism award. Pictured (L-R): Gary Walker, Peggy Walker, Ronnie Stoneman, Nash and Don Cusic
