Fram oversaw all music on all platforms at CMT and negotiated talent for major tentpole and music specials. A champion of female artists, in 2013 she created CMT’s Next Women of Country franchise, which has grown to include a tour, and also oversaw CMT’s Equal Play platform.
To My Dear CMT Family, Friends, Colleagues,
Thirteen years ago this month, I had the extraordinary opportunity to become SVP/Music & Talent at CMT and work with my longtime friend and mentor Brian Philips (President of CMT at the time). The transition from rock radio to country music television turned out to be a pivotal moment in my career, allowing me and the brand’s resident experts to build CMT’s next great chapter. We went on to create an even bigger music brand, continuing to amplify the format’s superstars and legends while giving voice to the next generation.
Over the years, we’ve accomplished so many milestones as a team. From celebrating the ‘CMT Music Awards’ debut on CBS, bringing back historic franchises like ‘CMT Giants’ where we honored such legends as Kenny Rogers, Vince Gill and Alabama, and resurrecting the iconic ‘Storytellers’ format to creating new music programming and specials like ‘CMT Campfire Sessions,’ ‘CMT Summer Camp’ and ‘CMT Smashing Glass’ honoring Tanya Tucker & Patti LaBelle, these are once-in-a-lifetime experiences I will always treasure!
And it wouldn’t be CMT without a deep bow to the award-winning series, ‘CMT Crossroads.’ My first experience with the franchise was with Vince Gill & Sting at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom, and I immediately was overwhelmed by the musical magnitude of these shows. We went on to bring together such extraordinary pairings as Stevie Nicks & Lady A, Katy Perry & Kacey Musgraves, Alicia Keys & Maren Morris, Halsey & Kelsea Ballerini, Shawn Mendes & Zac Brown, Nickelback & Hardy, and so many more. I am eternally grateful for the expertise and genius of my colleagues, Executive Producers Margaret Comeaux and John Hamlin, without whom ‘Crossroads’ and so much more, would not be possible.
Among my proudest achievements has been our decade+ support of women with CMT’s ‘Next Women of Country,’ a program that has helped promote and elevate over 100 female artists on all platforms, and our efforts to move the format forward in areas of inclusion and diversity.
Over the years, the team worked tirelessly to grow these types of opportunities when in 2015, we created an all-female ‘Next Women of Country’ tour to give these artists a stage to play on – introducing newcomers like Kelsea Ballerini and supporting headlining acts like Martina McBride, Sara Evans & Jennifer Nettles.
All along, we would constantly ask ourselves, ‘how can we do even better?’
We soon founded an initiative called CMT ‘Equal Play’ – 50/50, male/female parity across all CMT video hours. With this momentum, we strongly encouraged the industry to play, sign and support more women and to make equally bold moves to help cement a format-wide commitment to women and equality. This concept ultimately grew to become the ‘CMT Equal Play Award,’ in recognition of artists who advocate for diverse and underrepresented voices in the industry, bestowed upon such luminaries as Jennifer Nettles, Linda Martell and Shania Twain.
We also partnered with Cameo Carlson, President & CEO at mtheory to create CMT ‘Equal Access’ to better support artists from underrepresented communities. I’m proud to say that this effort closely mirrors the visionary leadership of Marva Smalls, EVP of Public Affairs/Global Inclusion at Paramount, our partners in ‘Equal Access.’ This program has allowed us to work with both artists and management professionals, helping us diversify the talent pipeline in country music.
Looking back over my career at CMT, I have so much gratitude for amazing leaders like Van Toffler, Bob Bakish & Bruce Gillmer to name a few. Thank you for your vision and support.
To my incredible team, Donna Duncan, Stacey Cato, Jordan Walker, Katrina Cooper, Jordan Hatton, Abbi Roth, Bryana Cielo and my brilliant counterpart, Margaret Comeaux, John Hamlin, Heather Graffagnino, Jackie Barba, Jim Craig, Cynthia Mangrum, Jodi Carmichael, Melissa Goldberg, Ali Marszalkowski, Quinn Brown, Cody Alan, Shanna Strassberg, Andy Luther (and the IT Team) and so many more, we will always be a family and team. Your friendship and support have been my guiding light. I will cherish all our collective challenges and wins.
To my Paramount and MTV colleagues past and present, it’s been my complete honor to work and learn from you.
To the OG CMT’ers – the late great Chet Flippo, Suzanne Norman, Martin Clayton, Anthony Barton, Lisa Chader, Lucia Folk, Cindy McLean Finke, Jim Raley, Jackie Jones, Lewis Bogach, John-Miller Monzon, Shane Caldwell, Tessa Jordan, Jennifer Danielson, Jen Hoogerhyde (Morrison), Alina Thompson and so many more – in the words of Dolly ‘I will always love you!’
And finally, to this magical Nashville community and its brilliant artists, you have given and shared so much. I will always be grateful for your friendship and support, and I know that you will continue to collaborate with this undeniable brand for years to come.
Cheering on those who remain and those who have left-only great things ahead. With the ever-changing media landscape let’s remember to take care of each other! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Leslie Fram
lesliefram@me.com
BMI & SCL Host Nashville Music Creators Conference
/by Madison HahnenPictured (L to R ): Carlos Rafael Rivera, SCL’s Ashley Irwin, BMI’s VP Film, TV & Visual Media Tracy McKnight, Rob Simonsen and Ryan Lott of Son Lux. Photo: Aubrey Wise for BMI.
Last Friday (Sept. 27), BMI hosted the Society of Composers and Lyricists’ second annual Nashville Music Creators Conference, dedicated to spotlighting music for visual media while teaching aspiring composers and songwriters. The “Composer Conversations” at the conference featured discussions with three renowned composers sharing insight into their craft, careers and the inspiration behind their most recent scores.
Held at the BMI office on Music Row, BMI’s VP of Creative, Film, TV & Visual Media Tracy McKnight hosted a discussion with Ryan Lott of Son Lux. They dove into the creative process of Lott’s work on acclaimed projects such as Everything Everywhere All At Once and his latest film score in The Greatest Hits.
McKnight also moderated a conversation with composer Rob Simonsen, known for his work on Deadpool & Wolverine and It Ends With Us, both premiering earlier this year. The audience heard about Simonsen’s contributions to film music and his work on Postcard from Earth, which was the first film to debut in the Las Vegas Sphere.
SCL’s President Ashley Irwin held a discussion with Carlos Rafael Rivera, a three-time Emmy Award-winning composer behind Lessons in Chemistry and Netflix’s Griselda. The conversation discussed Rivera’s career and music, featuring video clips and sound bites from his various projects to show his creative process.
Industry Ink: Chris Stapleton, Triple Tigers, Locash, More
/by Lorie HollabaughChris Stapleton Appears On TODAY, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Chris Stapleton was featured on NBC’s Today show last week performing four songs as part of their Citi Concert Series. Stapleton also appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where he performed “What Am I Gonna Do” and spoke with Colbert, and joined Howard Stern for an in-depth interview earlier in the week. Stapleton is nominated for five awards at this year’s 58th Annual CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year.
Triple Tigers Christens New Office With Jordan Fletcher Showcase
Pictured (L-R): Co-President Kevin Herring, Co-President Annie Ortmeier, Jordan Fletcher and Triple 8 Manager/Managing Partner of Triple Tigers, George Couri. Photo: Liz Scherff
Triple Tigers Records celebrated their brand-new office space in the growing art district of Wedgewood Houston in Nashville on Sept. 26 with friends and family. The team held a special showcase for rising country star Jordan Fletcher on the eve of the release of his latest EP, Classic, out now. Guests were treated to an intimate set from Fletcher who was joined in discussion by friend and producer, Austin Niveral, about the creative process for Classic.
Locash Jam Share Good Vibrations With The Beach Boys At Ryman Show
Pictured (L-R): Locash’s Preston Brust and Chris Lucas celebrate another successful show on stage at Ryman Auditorium with The Beach Boys’ Mike Love, and manager, Skip Bishop, Studio2Bee Entertainment. Photo: Bigred
Locash was the special guest at The Beach Boys concert at the Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 23. The duo popped up to do a three-song encore featuring their fan-favorite collab with the group called “Beach Boys” along with the iconic band’s classics “Kokomo” and “Fun, Fun, Fun.”
Sixpence None The Richer Celebrates Gold & Platinum Certs
Pictured (L-R): Curb’s John Clore; Deep South Entertainment’s Dave Rose; Justin Cary; Leigh Nash; RIAA’s Jackie Jones; Matt Slocum; Dale Baker; “Kiss Me” Producer Steve Taylor; Curb’s Benson Curb; Curb’s Bryan Stewart; Deep South Entertainment’s Jeff Foxworth and Curb’s Jessie Lowe
Sixpence None The Richer recently celebrated the RIAA Gold certification of “There She Goes,” as well as the RIAA triple Platinum certification of “Kiss Me.” “It is an absolute honor and thrill to receive these beautiful plaques as markers of the great work done by so many folks! It makes me feel even more excited for what’s to come,” says Sixpence None The Richer’s Leigh Nash.
Across the globe, “Kiss Me,” has been certified double Platinum in the UK, Platinum in Australia, and Gold in Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Japan and New Zealand. The song has also made regular appearances on Shazam’s Top 200 over the past year, indicating that a new generation of fans is discovering it for the first time. “Kiss Me” has earned countless TV and film placements, including Dawson’s Creek, She’s All That and How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days. To date, “Kiss Me” has accumulated more than 290 million streams, while Sixpence None The Richer has tallied 385 million-plus career streams and more than 46 million total unique listeners in the last two years alone.
Harmony For Hope Gala Raises Nearly $1.2 Million For ALS
Photo: Jolie Loren Photography
Hop On A Cure hosted its Harmony For Hope Gala in Atlanta on Sept. 14, breaking past records and raising nearly $1.2 million for ALS research. The evening included a silent auction, live auction, a sit-down meal curated by celebrated Atlanta-area chefs, speeches from members of the Hop On A Cure Team (including co-founder and Zac Brown Band founding member John Driskell Hopkins), and performances by Zac Brown, Rhett Akins, Shawn Mullins, Hopkins, Angie K, Clay Cook, Matt Mangano, Lilith, Faye Petree, Daniel de los Reyes, Coy Bowles and Chris Fryar.
Big Yellow Dog Music Promotes One & Adds Two To Team
/by Madison HahnenPictured (L–R): Morgan Brady, Brannen Carter and Alana Morgan
Big Yellow Dog Music has promoted Morgan Brady to Senior Publishing & Label Analyst/Senior Coordinator for Label Services. Additionally, the company has added Brannen Carter and Alana Morgan to its team.
“We are thrilled to welcome Brannen and Alana to the Big Yellow Dog Music family and to promote Morgan into a role that acknowledges her exceptional work,” shares Big Yellow Dog Co-Owner and CEO Carla Wallace. “Their diverse skills and shared passion for music will undoubtedly enhance our ability to support our artists and partners as we continue to grow and innovate in this ever-evolving industry.”
Brady joined Big Yellow Dog Music full-time in May of 2023. In her new role, she will be responsible for the analysis of all royalty information across the label and publishing divisions, while also overseeing label operations.
Carter, a Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) alumna, has joined the company as Assistant Catalog Administrator/Assistant Coordinator for Label Services. In this position, she will assist in managing and organizing the company’s extensive catalog of music, while also collaborating with artists and industry partners to support supporting the day-to-day operations of the label.
As Assistant Coordinator for A&R, Belmont University graduate Morgan will contribute to the discovery and development of new talent for the company.
Morgan Wallen Donates $500,000 For Hurricane Helene Relief
/by LB CantrellMorgan Wallen. Photo: Matt Paskert
Morgan Wallen has donated $500,000 to the Red Cross for Hurricane Helene relief efforts in his home of east Tennessee through his Morgan Wallen Foundation.
“My family in East Tennessee are safe but I know many are absolutely devastated there and in multiple states,” the country superstar shared in an Instagram story post. “It is going to take a monumental effort and I am in contact with my team and others working on ways I can help.”
“We can’t thank Morgan Wallen enough for his heart and generous $500,000 donation to impact help on the ground now in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene, including his beloved East Tennessee,” shared Red Cross’ National President for Humanitarian Services, Trevor Riggin.
According to CNN, Hurricane Helene was one of the deadliest hurricanes to hit the mainland United States in the past 50 years. At least 130 people have died across six states—North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and Virginia—with more still missing.
Cody Johnson To Launch ‘Leather Deluxe Tour’ In January
/by Lorie HollabaughCody Johnson. Photo: Chris Douglas
Cody Johnson will kick off his “Leather Deluxe Tour” on Jan. 17 in Newark, New Jersey.
Ashley McBryde, Drew Baldridge and Walker Montgomery will join as special guests on the run, which will visit St. Louis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Cincinnati, Charlotte and more through May 3. Presale tickets will be available to the CojoNation fan club Oct. 8–9, with general sales starting on Friday, Oct. 11. For more information, click here.
Ahead of the journey, Johnson will release the Leather Deluxe Edition on Nov. 1. The project features 13 new tracks and includes single “I’m Gonna Love You” with Carrie Underwood, which made its world premiere with iHeartRadio last week.
“Leather Deluxe Tour” Dates:
**with Ashley McBryde & Drew Baldridge
+ Festival Line Up
^with Ashley McBryde & Walker Montgomery
Jan. 17 – Prudential Center – Newark, NJ **
Jan. 18 – John Paul Jones Arena – Charlottesville, VA **
Jan. 24 – Enterprise Center – St. Louis, MO **
Jan. 25 – TaxSlayer Center – Moline, IL **
Jan. 31 – Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee, WI **
Feb. 1 – Ford Center – Evansville, IN **
Feb. 15 – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN **
Feb. 21 – KeyBank Center – Buffalo, NY **
Feb. 22 – Heritage Bank Center – Cincinnati, OH **
March 14 – SSE Arena Belfast – C2C Festival – Belfast, Northern Ireland + (Oct. 4 on sale)
March 15 – The OVO Hydro- C2C Festival – Glasgow, Scotland + (Oct. 4 on sale)
March 16 – The O2 – C2C Festival – London, England + (Oct. 4 on sale)
March 23 – Willowbank Raceway – CMC Rocks – Ipswich, Queensland +
May 2 – PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC ^ (rescheduled date)
May 3 – Credit One Stadium – Charleston, SC ^ (rescheduled date)
Carly Pearce Partners With Conundrum Wines
/by Madison HahnenCarly Pearce. Photo: Dawn Heumann Photography
Carly Pearce has revealed her newest partnership with Conundrum Wines.
Photo: Dawn Heumann Photography
The country singer will have a special edition label on Conundrum Red and White Blends. Arriving this month, the partnership builds on their shared creative spirit and celebrates their passion for exploration and finding your own path.
“Everybody who knows me knows that wine is the way to my heart,” shares Pearce. “Conundrum has been my go-to for years and a staple on my tour bus, so partnering with them on my own limited-edition label is such a surreal, full circle experience. Can’t wait for my drinking-aged fans to get their hands on it!”
The label features the Conundrum logo decorated with wildflowers and a hummingbird, symbolizing renewal and healing that embody Pearce’s personal journey as captured in her Hummingbird album released earlier this year. Her message about moving forward whatever the road blocks and creating something authentic and meaningful, then sharing it with others, resonated strongly with Conundrum Wines winemaker Charlie Wagner.
“Conundrum is all about the journey and staying true to yourself,” says Wagner. “This wine started with my Grandpa Charlie, who did his own thing and came up with something entirely new. Turns out that a lot of people loved it. Today at Conundrum, we still seek out fresh ideas, challenge ourselves to evolve, and look to inspire others. You know, grapes need to struggle on the vine to develop character—and so do all of us. Carly’s story of resilience, growth and creativity make this collaboration a perfect fit.”
Weekly Register: Keith Urban Debuts ‘High’ Up On Country Albums Chart
/by Liza AndersonKeith Urban‘s High debuts at No. 10 on the country albums chart with 17K in total consumption (12K album only/5.9 million song streams), according to Luminate data.
The top five continues to lack movement, as Post Malone‘s F-1 Trillion maintains its No. 1 streak with 53K (3.3K album only/62 million song streams). Morgan Wallen‘s One Thing At A Time resides at No. 2 with 52.8K (884 album only/67 million song streams), followed by Zach Bryan‘s The Great American Bar Scene at No. 3 with 35K (238 album only/45 million song streams). Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album stays at No. 4 with 34K (411 album only/43 million song streams), and Bryan’s self-titled project secures the No. 5 slot again with 28K (2K album only/34 million song streams).
The top five on the country streaming songs chart remains the same as well. Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” leads at No. 1 with 21 million new streams, adding to 756 million ATD. Post Malone and Wallen’s “I Had Some Help” holds the No. 2 slot with 18 million streams, adding to 675 million ATD, while Bryan’s “Pink Skies” pauses at No. 3 with 13 million new streams, adding to 347 million ATD. Wallen’s “Lies, Lies, Lies” rests at No. 4 with 12.5 million streams, adding to 199 million ATD, and Bryan and Kacey Musgraves‘ “I Remember Everything” sits at No. 5 with 12 million new streams, adding to 1.012 billion ATD.
Rascal Flatts To Hit The Road Again On ‘Life Is A Highway Tour’
/by Lorie HollabaughRascal Flatts. Photo: Robby Klein
Rascal Flatts will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the band in 2025 with the new “Life Is A Highway Tour,” which will kick off in February in Evansville, Indiana.
The trio will visit 21 cities across the U.S. on the new tour, delivering a thank you to the fans who have supported them throughout their over two decades-long career. Stops on the tour will include Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Huntsville, Savannah, Ft. Worth, Orlando and more.
“In 2020, we announced the farewell tour after being on the road extensively for 20 years,” says the group. “To put it simply, we needed a break. Then COVID hit and our plans came to a screeching halt, like the rest of the world. Since then, we’ve been able to revisit our unique and special experience as a band and we’re ready to get out on the road again. It’s hard to believe that next year will be the 25th anniversary of Rascal Flatts, and that felt like the perfect time to get back in front of the fans who have given us so much.”
Joining the band on the “Life Is A Highway Tour” as support will be Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, Oct. 4 and are available for purchase here.
“Life Is A Highway Tour” Official Dates:
2/13 Evansville, IN – Ford Center
2/14 Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum
2/15 Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
2/22 Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
2/27 Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford Premier Center
2/28 Green Bay, WI – Resch Center
3/1 Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena
3/6 Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
3/7 Toledo, OH – Huntington Center
3/8 Youngstown, OH – Covelli Centre
3/13 Manchester, NH – SNHU Arena
3/14 Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
3/15 Allentown, PA – PPL Center
3/20 Huntsville, AL – Von Braun Center Propst Arena*
3/22 Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena
3/27 Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
3/28 Lafayette, LA – CAJUNDOME
3/29 Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena
4/3 Estero, FL – Hertz Arena
4/4 Orlando, FL – Kia Center
4/5 Jacksonville, FL – Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
Mark Your Calendar—October 2024
/by Madison HahnenSingle/Track Releases & Radio Add Dates:
Morgan Wallen. Photo: Cameron Baird
October 4
Ella Langley/Weren’t For The Wind/SAWGOD/Columbia Records
Caitlyn Smith/Life Right Now
Runaway June/New Kind Of Emotion/Quartz Hill Records
Grace Tyler/Weak Man
Troubadour Blue/Punchline
Jordan Moore/What Dreams Are Made Of/The Label Group/Virgin Music
Hailey Benedict/Things My Mama Says/Big Loud Records/Local Hay Records
Kalaan White/Guide Me/MC1 Nashville
Tammy/Lovin’ How The Leaving Feels/MC1 Nashville
Andrew Heller/My Kind Of Town/DiamonDisc Records
Gene Higgins/Power In His Name/MC1 Nashville
October 7
Ernest/Would If I Could/Big Loud Records
Joe Nichols & Annie Bosko/Better Than You/Quartz Hill Records
October 11
Sam Barber/Thought Of You/Lockeland Springs/Atlantic Records
Dylan Gossett/Tree Birds/Big Loud Texas/Mercury Records
Dani Rose/Whiskey You’re Cold
TracieLynn/Pretty Machine
Nate Barnes/Something Else Tonight/Quartz Hill Records
October 14
Whitey Morgan & the 78’s/Let Me Roll
The Ashley Sisters/Everything Changes/Spellcast Records
October 18
Morgan Wallen/Love Somebody/Big Loud Records/Mercury Records
Marcus Hummon/Never Saw A Moor/3686 Records
Bryan Ruby/Come Back
October 21
Randy Cobb/Not On Me/Randy Cobb Music
October 28
Aaron Goodvin/Your Time To Stay/Sakamoto Music/Warner Music Canada
Sarah Harralson/Denim/Synapse Publishing & Entertainment
Album/EP Releases:
October 4
Little Big Town/The Christmas Record/Capitol Records Nashville
Nate Smith/California Gold/RCA Records Nashville
Tucker Wetmore/Waves On A Sunset/UMG Nashville/Back Blocks Music
Conner Smith/The Storyteller/The Valory Music Co.
Matthew West/Don’t Stop Praying/Story House Collective
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit/Live From The Ryman Vol. 2/Southeastern Records
The Wild Feathers/Sirens/New West Records
Hayes & The Heathens/Hayes & The Heathens/BOH Records
Jett Holden/The Phoenix/Black Opry Records
Leah Turner/This Is Mi
Ashley Barron/Checkmate
Daryl Mosley/Long Days & Short Stories/Pinecastle Records
Various Artists/Better Than Jail/Pinecastle Records/Wyatt Road Records
October 11
Jelly Roll/Beautifully Broken/BBR Music Group/Republic Records
Justin Moore/This Is My Dirt/The Valory Music Co.
Erin Kinsey/Gettin’ Away With It/RECORDS Nashville
Madeline Merlo/One House Down (From The Girl Next Door)/BBR Music Group/Stoney Creek Records
Carter Faith/The Aftermath/Capitol Records Nashville
Meghan Patrick/Golden Child/Riser House Records
October 17
Julie Williams/Tennessee Moon
October 18
Riley Green/Don’t Mind If I Do/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment
Wyatt Flores/Welcome To The Plains/Island Records
Breland/Project 2024/Bad Realm Records/Atlantic Records/Warner Music Nashville
Birdie Nichols/Into The West
October 25
Kelsea Ballerini/Patterns/Black River Records
Joe Nichols/Honky Tonks & Country Songs/Quartz Hill Records
Paul Cauthen/Black On Black/Anemoia Records/Atlantic Records
The Oak Ridge Boys/Mama’s Boys/Lightning Rod/Thirty Tigers
Mac Powell/I Love Jesus/Sparrow
Amythyst Kiah/Still + Bright/Rounder Records
Fancy Hagood/American Spirit
Angie K/Angie K
Chapel Hart/Hartfelt Family Christmas
The Isaacs/Praise & Worship: More Than A Hollow Hallelujah/Gaither Music Group
EmiSunshine/Trilogy: Roots; Nashville Vines; Wilder Flowers/Little Blackbird Records
Fimone/Fascination
Industry Events:
October 1
GMA Dove Awards
October 6 – 8
54th Annual IEBA Conference
Leslie Fram Exits CMT After 13 Years
/by LB CantrellLeslie Fram
CMT’s Senior Vice President of Music Strategy & Talent Leslie Fram has confirmed her exit as part of Paramount’s series of layoffs that affected the network.
In a letter released to Billboard, Fram penned a farewell to her colleagues, sharing that she was “cheering on those who remain and those who have left—only great things ahead. With the ever-changing media landscape let’s remember to take care of each other! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” The full letter is below.
Fram oversaw all music on all platforms at CMT and negotiated talent for major tentpole and music specials. A champion of female artists, in 2013 she created CMT’s Next Women of Country franchise, which has grown to include a tour, and also oversaw CMT’s Equal Play platform.
Before joining the network in 2011, Fram had a long and impressive career in radio. She is one of the Co-Founders of Change The Conversation and Nashville Music Equality.