Bill Anderson, MercyMe Among 8th Annual NATD Gala Honorees

The Nashville Association of Talent Directors (NATD) has announced six highly-respected honorees who will be recognized at the 8th Annual NATD Honors Gala set for Nov. 7 at the Hermitage Hotel in Nashville. Honorees being awarded for their accomplishments and service to the Nashville entertainment industry include Country Music Hall of Fame member and Grand Ole Opry star Bill Anderson, legendary CAA agent Stan Barnett, award-winning Christian band MercyMe, Variety Attractions’ George Moffett, President & CEO of TPAC Kathleen O’Brien, and legendary APA agent Ray Shelide.

The gala will begin with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards ceremony. For tickets and sponsorship information, visit nashvilletalentdirectors.com.

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Lorie Hollabaugh

Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.

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