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Kristian Bush, Charlie Worsham Aid CMA In Advocating For Music Education

June 24, 2016/by Jessica Nicholson
Pictured (L-R): National Press Club President Thomas Burr, Charlie Worsham, Kristian Bush, CMA CEO Sarah Trahern and CMA Foundation Board President Joe Galante.

Pictured (L-R): National Press Club President Thomas Burr, Charlie Worsham, Kristian Bush, CMA CEO Sarah Trahern and CMA Foundation Board President Joe Galante. Photo: Noel St. John

Kristian Bush and Charlie Worsham participated in various events across Washington, D.C., on Wednesday (June 22) ahead of their involvement with the National Association for Music Education’s annual Hill Day. The musicians advocated for music education on behalf of the CMA Foundation.

They visited The National Press Club, where Bush and Worsham entertained the crowd of journalists and fans with an acoustic performance. They were joined by CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah Trahern and CMA Foundation Board Chairman Joe Galante for a panel discussion about the organization’s trip to the Hill. The panel was moderated by National Press Club President Thomas Burr.

Pictured (L-R): Charlie Worsham, Kristian Bush and Jim Collins.

Pictured (L-R): Charlie Worsham, Kristian Bush and Jim Collins. Photo: Lisa Nipp/CMA

Later in the evening Bush and Worsham participated in the CMA Songwriters Series, also featuring songwriter Jim Collins, for a full house at the Library of Congress’ Coolidge Auditorium. Special attendees included Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN), Congressman Jim Cooper (TN), and Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX).

On Thursday the pair met individually with various state and national representatives for Hill Day to reinforce the need for all students to have access to quality music education programs in schools.

Pictured (L-R): Library of Congress Chief of Music Division Susan H. Vita, Jim Free, Charlie Worsham, CMA Foundation Board Chairman Joe Galante, Kristian Bush, Jim Collins, CMA CEO Sarah Trahern and CMA Board Member Jennie Smythe.

Pictured (L-R): Library of Congress Chief of Music Division Susan H. Vita, Jim Free, Charlie Worsham, CMA Foundation Board Chairman Joe Galante, Kristian Bush, Jim Collins, CMA CEO Sarah Trahern, and CMA Board Member Jennie Smythe. Photo: Lisa Nipp/CMA

Pictured (L-R): Charlie Worsham, Gohmert, Kristian Bush and Jim Collins. Photo : Lisa Nipp/CMA

Pictured (L-R): Charlie Worsham, Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX), Kristian Bush and Jim Collins. Photo : Lisa Nipp/CMA

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Jessica Nicholson
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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