CMA Presents Jo Walker Meador International Award During Australia & New Zealand Events

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ABC Music’s Natalie Waller with her CMA Jo Walker Meador International Award. Photo: Maclay Heriot for CMC Rocks Festival

Last week, the Country Music Association bestowed its 2023 Jo Walker Meador Award, returned as a sponsor of the CMC Rocks Festival in Australia and brought its “Introducing Nashville” touring series back to New Zealand.

Pictured (L-R): CMA’s Milly Olykan, Megan Moroney, Kaylee Bell, Priscilla Block,Eccles Entertainment’s Brent Eccles and Cooper Alan. Photo: Chontalle Musson for CMA

During an industry reception at the CMA Bar on March 16 at CMC RocksFestival, CMA Vice President, International Relations & Development Milly Olykan presented ABC Music President and CMA Board member Natalie Waller with the CMA Jo Walker Meador International Award. This award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual in advocating and supporting country music’s marketing development in territories outside the United States.

Additionally, “Introducing Nashville” returned to New Zealand on March 19 at The Tuning Fork in Auckland with performances by Cooper Alan, Priscilla Block and Megan Moroney. Hosted by CMA Jeff Walker Global Artist Award winner Kaylee Bell, the event also featured support from Arun O’Conner. Prior to the show, CMA hosted another industry reception for attendees to engage and build connections with the professionals who are furthering country music in New Zealand.

The organization will present its remaining international award, the CMA Rob Potts International Live Music Advancement Award, later this year.

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