CMA Brings Artists, Songwriters To Support Music Education In North Carolina

Pictured (L-R): Frank Rogers, Lindsay Ell, Russell Dickerson and Jordan Reynolds. Photo: Kent Smith/CMA

The Country Music Association welcomed artists and songwriters including Russell Dickerson, Lindsay Ell, Jordan Reynolds and Frank Rogers in Charlotte, North Carolina, as they met with band students from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to discuss songwriting and music. The event was followed by a CMA Songwriters Series performance at the McGlohon Theater.

Through a financial investment from the CMA Foundation and U.S. Bank, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will support 48 elementary music programs with music library needs and small instruments (accessory instruments, rhythm sticks, boomwhackers, hand chimes and more). In addition, the investment will support 100 hours of coaching for instrumental music programs, supplement district wide repair funds, provide summer music camp opportunities, supplement emerging ensemble programs, and give four secondary schools a basic set of instruments including flutes, clarinets, trumpets and violins.

Pictured (L-R): Frank Rogers, Lindsay Ell, Russell Dickerson and Jordan Reynolds. Photo Credit: Electric Machine/CMA

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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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