In Pictures: CMA, BMI, YEP, The Shotgun Seat
CMA Recognizes John Esposito, Sally Williams

CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah Trahern (center) presents incoming 2017 CMA Chairman Sally Williams and outgoing CMA Chairman John Esposito with the crystal globe and gavel during a Board dinner Monday at CMA’s new Music Row headquarters. Photo: Christian Bottorff / CMA
In recognition of their tireless volunteer services to the CMA Board of Directors, outgoing CMA Chairman John Esposito, President and CEO of Warner Music Nashville, and current President and incoming 2017 Chairman Sally Williams, General Manager of the Ryman Auditorium, were presented the crystal gavel and globe respectively.
The presentation was made by CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah Trahern at a Board dinner Monday night at CMA’s new corporate offices.
BMI, Young Entertainment Professionals Host Quarterly Showcase

Pictured (L-R): Jason Mizelle, artist; Bradley Collins, BMI; Kevin Mac, artist, MaryAnn Keen, YEP/BMI; Amelia Varni, YEP/Universal Music Publishing; Andrew Cohen, YEP/Suit Music; Jackie Lee, Broken Bow recording artist; Leslie Roberts, BMI; Perry Howard, BMI.
Photo: Patrick M. Aprea
Broken Bow recording artist Jackie Lee, Jason Mizelle, and Kevin Mac were among those highlighted during last night’s (Nov. 15) quarterly BMI/YEP showcase at Exit/In.
The Shotgun Seat Launches New Series “The Hang”

Pictured (L-R): Jake Gear, Sea Gayle; Sam Sanders, The Shotgun Seat; Annie Dineen, The Shotgun Seat; CJ Solar; Hailey Whitters; Nick Gibbens; Scott Holmes, The Shotgun Seat; Joe Clarkson, Taylor Strategy
The Shotgun Seat kicked off its new series “The Hang” last Thursday (Nov. 10), featuring CJ Solar. Solar and a group of friends and collaborators, streaming live from the George Dickel Distillery, chatted about everything from movies to bizarre Craigslist encounters. The Baton Rouge native played songs including “Tall Boy” and “Just Another Day In The Country” as well as his Justin Moore cut, “Between You And Me.”
The event is the first in a series hosted by The Shotgun Seat and streamed live from the George Dickel Distillery in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
- CMA Honors Robert Deaton With Chairman’s Award - December 4, 2020
- Nashville Symphony, Nashville Musicians Association Reach Agreement - December 4, 2020
- Zach Williams’ “Chain Breaker” Is Most-Added On ‘MusicRow’ CountryBreakout Radio Chart - December 4, 2020

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