2006 NACMAI Country Music Week

The North America Country Music Associations, Int'l proudly announced it's Ninth Annual Country Music Week and NACMAI Hall of Fame and Award Show to be held March 6 - March 12, 2006, at the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN.

The Ninth Annual NACMAI Country Music Week 2006 was held March 6 thru March 12, 2005, with the NACMAI Hall of Fame & Awards Show being held on Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN. Competition and Showcasing was also held at the beautiful Country Tonite Theatre. Competition and Showcasing is open and free to the general public.

Folks came to hear some of the best country, gospel and bluegrass music in the USA, Canada and New Zealand. There was competition Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am until 11:30 pm each day and all of this was free to the general public at the Country Tonite Theatre.

NACMAI 2006 Hall of Fame was held on Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 7:30 pm at the Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN. There was a special show with performances by Inductee Rhonda Vincent and The Rage. This was an event that you did not want to miss. Rhonda Vincent, known as "The Mandolin Mama" has received many awards in Bluegrass including IBMA 2003 Female Vocalist of the Year and SPBGMA 2004 Entertainer of the Year. Rhonda said; "I see Bluegrass as the 'sister music' of country music." Some of her hits include: "Muleskinner Blues," "If Heartaches Had Wings," "I'm Not Over You," and "You Can't Take It With You When You Go." Due to illness, Gene Watson was not able to attend as announced. "Whispering" Bill Anderson and his band were able to step in and close the show with a great performance that was enjoyed by all.

The NACMAI 2006 Country Legend Award was presented to Marty Robbins, with Ronny Robbins accepting for his father and Skeeter Davis, with Carolyn Sue (Doozer) Pennick accepting for her sister. The 2006 Talent Co-Ordinator of the Year was presented to Tandy Rice, President and CEO of Top Billing International. The NACMAI Hall of Fame was produced and hosted by Jeanne Pruett.

The NACMAI Hall of Fame Gospel and Songwriters Induction and Awards Show was Sunday, March 12, 2006, at 1:00 pm at the Country Tonite Theatre. This show include Hall of Fame presentations to Naomi Sego in Gospel Music. Naomi is a member of the Southern Gospel Music Singers Hall of Fame, has been named "The First Lady of Gospel Music" by the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion and recipient of the JD Sumer Living Legend Award. Songwriters inducted were Thomas Barnes, BMI Award Winning writer of "Indian Outlaw," Recorded by Tim McGraw; "Man To Man," recorded by Hank Williams Jr. and Monty Holmes, BMI Award Winning writer of "Never Again, Again," recorded by Lee Ann Womack, "When Did You Stop Loving Me," "I Know She Still Loves Me," recorded by George Strait. There was a performance by Country Tonite and NACMAI affiliated state members.

The NACMAI held Educational Seminars on Friday, March 10, 2006, at 10:00 am at the Comfort Inn - Apple Valley on the Parkway in Sevierville, Tennessee. The seminars were moderated by Jeanne Pruett and are as follows:

USING ALL OF YOUR TALENTS "Singing, Songwriting, Performing, Publishing your own songs." All these talents are an extension of each other. Presented by: Jeanne Pruett NACMAI 1998 Hall of Fame

HOW TO GET THE DATE "First impressions are always important to a booking agent. You should always preform your best and aspire to be better than the last time. Showcasing your talent every opportunity you have to do so. Preparing for success should be your goal." Presented by: Tandy Rice NACMAI 2006 Talent Co-Ordinator

HOW WRITE A HIT SONG "Making a hit record always starts with a hit song. Choosing a record producer is as important as choosing a song. Choose one that believes in your talent and the ability to get the very best effort from you. The Artist, the Producer, and the Song must be a perfect fit. And, of course, luck plays a great part." Presented by: Tommy Barnes NACMAI 2006 Hall of Fame

INTERVIEWING WITH THE MEDIA "Learn the importance of being available to promote yourself. Being clear on your goals. And importantly, keeping appointments and being on time." Presented by: Kenny Dean NACMAI 2004 Television Personality

For our Youth, some schools give credit for attending the seminars. Please check with your school for this possibility.

2006 NACMAI COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW AWARD

Country Tonite, 2006 NACMAI Country Music Show Award,Pigeon Forge, TN
For the past several years the Country Tonite Theater has had their performers at the NACMAI Awards Show to entertain our guests. This year the Country Tonite Theater was also the host theater for all of the NACMAI Country Music Week competition and the NACMAI Hall of Fame and Awards Show. It is with great pleasure that this Awards is presented to them for grateful recognition of their support of the NACMAI.

If you missed this exciting event, including wonderful performances by many of the Hall of Fame Inductees , you missed out on a great time. Make your plans now to attend the Tenth Annual NACMAI Country Music Week to be held March, 2007, in Pigeon Forge, TN!!

Don't be left out in 2007.

NACMAI KATIE BRANDENBURG MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Peggy Franck, CEO/President of the North America Country Music Associations, Int'l is proud to announce the awarding of its Fifth Annual $500 Music Scholarship to a young person from an affiliated state association to the college of their choice. The NACMAI Music Scholarship will now be called The NACMAI Katie Brandenburg Music Scholarship

Reaching Beyond The NACMAI To The Future Of Our Youth And The Preservation Of Music The Fourth Scholarship winner was Victoria Inman from Alabama

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