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Katie Couric Reveals Blackbird Academy Makeover

July 18, 2013/by Jessica Nicholson

BlackbirdJohn McBride and Martina McBride called on designers Bob and Cortney Novogratz (from Bravo TV’s 9 By Design and HGTV’s Home By Novogratz) to create the classroom for John McBride’s Blackbird Academy Studio Engineering Program. The space will be used to train 30 students. Bob and Cortney revealed the remodeled room with Katie Couric during an episode of Katie.
See the redesigned setup below, as well as interviews with Bob, Cortney, John and Martina. Blackbird Academy is located at 2806 Azalea Place in Nashville. For more information, visit theblackbirdacademy.com.

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Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.
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