COUNTRY MUSIC SINGERS ASSOCIATION of OKLAHOMA

P.O. Box 19916

Oklahoma City, OK 73144

A Non-Profit Country Music Association

Affiliated with the North America Country Music Associations, Int'l

KEEP COUNTRY, COUNTRY!!

Last updated November 16, 2002

NEW LOCATION FOR MONTHLY MEETINGS

The general membership meetings will be held at the Country Western Hall of Fame and Museum. The address is 3925 S.E. 29th Street in Del City.

TUNES FROM THE PRESIDENT

October is always a very exciting month for aoll CMSA members with the Awards Show coming up. This year will be our largest show to date due to adding new catgegories. I want to thank all the members for your sponsorships and for all your hard work in getting outside sponsors. Also, I'm thanking you in advance for all the hard work in getting the show put together and helping with decorations, etc. We couldn't do it without you. I am looking forward to seeing each of one of you there. Good luck to all nominees. Our catered dinner this year will be from End O' Main from Watonga, OK. We are going to have a fantastic menu. Our special Emcee will be KFOR-TV reporter, Ali Meyer. She is very excited about being there. By the way, for the past 5 years our Awards Show has always been the same weekend as the OU/TEXAS football game so this year we moved it down one weekend and guess what? They did too. Sorry for the inconvenience if there is any. We tired.

The Halloween show is scheduled for October 26th. It will also be a party so come in costume if you want to. There will be prizes for the best costume, one for adults and one for a child. There will also be snacks so bring your favorite munchies to share.

The new CD/Tape player has arrived. It was used at the last show and worked very well. Stop by the sound booth next time you're at a show and take a look at it.

Once again, good luck to the nominees!!

Danny Barton, President C.M.S.A.

IF YOU MISSED THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NACMAI THIS MARCH, HERE IS A SAMPLE OF WHAT YOU MISSED!!

2002 Country Music Week and Hall of Fame & Awards Show Pictures

All Photos by Barry McCloud

Nashville, TN

Kenny Chesney presenting Fran Boyd, ACM Executive Director, with NACMAI Lifetime Achievement Award

Fran Boyd, ACM Executive Diector, and Peggy Franck, NACMAI CEO

Photos by Barry McCloud

Nashville, TN

The Sixth Annual NACMAI Country Music Week 2003 will be held March 10 thru March 16, 2003, with the NACMAI Hall of Fame & Awards Show being held on Sunday, March 16, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Louise Mandrell Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN. Competition and Showcasing will also be held at the beautiful Louise Mandrell Theater. Tickets for the Sixth Annual NACMAI Hall of Fame and Awards Show may only be purchased thru the Louise Mandrell Theater. Reserved seating only. An announcement will be made when the tickets go on sale

PRESS RELEASE

The North America Country Music Associations, Int'l proudly announces the first Inductees of the Sixth Annual NACMAI Hall of Fame for 2003, to be held at the Louise Mandrell Theater at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2003 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Ferlin Husky has sold over 20 million records, five of which were gold. These records were, "A Dear John Letter" (with Jean Sheppard), "Since You've Gone", "A Fallen Star", and from 1958 to 1994 Billboard voted "Wings of a Dove" the number 5 most popular country song of all time. Over the years Ferlin Husky has had 55 chart records. The multi-talented Mr. Husky has made more than 18 motion pictures and numerous television appearances.

Razzy Bailey considers among his career milestones the memorable day when three major labels offered him recording deals within a twenty minute of time! In 1966 Razzy wrote a song called, "9,999,999 Tears and in 1976, Dickey Lee recorded it and it exploded to number #1. Thirteen #1 hits and 30 Top 10 hits have permanently etched a place for Razzy in the history of Country music .In the 80's he had six #1 hits, all of them back-to-back from three double-sided releases.

Throughout Barbara Fairchild's exciting career she has received many awards and honors. Her nomination for two prestigious Grammy awards, one for her #1 hit record, "The Teddy Bear Song" in 1973 and the other for "Lullaby for Teddy" highlighted her career in the early 80's. She is recognized as one of the finest female entertainers in country music. Because of her special "Tribute To Veterans" during Veterans' Homecoming Week each November, she has become known as "The Veteran's Sweetheart."

Donnie Sumner began his professional career in 1960 with his group "The Songsmen" which later became the "The Stamps Trio." In 1970, while with The Stamps, Donnie was awarded both the SESAC Award as "Songwriter of the Year" and a Grammy nomination as "Country Song of the Year" for his song, "The Things That Matter." Later that same year Donnie won the Gospel Music Association's prestigious Dove Award as "Song of the Year" for his song entitled "The Night Before Easter."

It was the beginning of a new era in American music ...the transition from traditional "hillbilly" music to "country and western" music and the forerunner of today's Country music. It was a period known as "The Golden Era of Country Music" and a major contributor was steel guitarist Don Helms.

It is a true honor to have these Legends join the NACMAI Hall of Fame family and we look forward to their induction at the Sixth Annual NACMAI Hall of Fame and Awards Show on March 16, 2003, at the Louise Mandrell Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Additional Press Releases will be forth coming in the very near future.

PRESS RELEASE

The North America Country Music Associations, Int'l proudly announces the Fifth Session of NACMAI Educational Seminars for 2003, to be held at the Music Road Hotel on Friday, March 14, 2003 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

A MUSIC CAREER! ARE YOU SERIOUS ABOUT IT? 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Back by popular demand "Are You Serious About A Music career?" presented by Michael de' Bills, Executive Director of the NACMAI, is a must for everyone who is striving to move forward in their musical career. Michael is also the author of "Music By Numbers," a guide to reading and writing music number charts.
Besides his numerous songwriting credits, Michael has toured with numerous leading recording artists in the music industry. In addition to his songwriting ability, he is a multi-talented session player, producer and arranger. His principal instrument is the piano, but also is talented with the rhythm guitar, saxophone and as a vocalist. Michael owns Wolf Valley Productions, a demo recording facility which offers high-quality demos for songwriters and artists.
If you really want to learn then you will have to devote time to it just like everything else you do. The more time you put into it, the better you will become. if you are serious about a career in music you will need to acquire all the knowledge you can. You are strongly urged to attend this seminar and to take advantage of all the seminars offered.

HOW TO BE A STAR 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
What better way to learn the in's and out's of being a star then from the "Stars" themselves. We are proud to present Jett Williams, 2002 NACMAI Hall of Fame inductee and Jeanne Pruett, 1998 NACMAI Hall of Fame inductee, conducting a seminar on "How To Be A Star."
Jett Williams, daughter of the late Hank Williams, Sr., attended the University of Alabama, has studied music under the guidance of Jim Morris, Director of Performing Arts, Smithsonian Institute and Owen Bradley, renown Nashville producer. The rights to the inspiring story of Jett's life, "Ain't' Nothin' As Sweet As My Baby" have been obtained by CBS. Jett has worked with the Office of the Secretary of Interior to develop an enhanced national awareness of the "Take Pride in America" program and is known for her philanthropic work with various organizations.
Jeanne Pruett is often referred to as "The Total Entertainer" ...one who writes hit songs, one who performs beautifully on stage, and one who can hold an audience in the palm of her hand the entire length of the show. This Grand Ole Opry® member has received many awards for both her performing (Satin Sheets) and her song writing, many of which were recorded by Marty Robbins, as well as being one of Nashville's finest chefs. Jeanne is also known for her work for Retarded Children of the World and the Shrine Burn Hospital of America.
What a wonderful opportunity each of us will have in attending this seminar. What more could we ask than to learn from the Stars just what it takes to get there. The NACMAI strongly urges you to make plans to attend this most informative session to be presented by two of our Hall of Fame members.

WHO ARE YOU !!! 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
You won't want to miss this informative seminar conducted by Johnathan & Ginger Bond, Young Harmony, Inc. We have had the privilege of having Johnathan & Ginger as Chief Judges for the NACMAI Competition for the past two years and are excited to have them back with us again this year. They are from Chattanooga, TN. where they are involved in The Alter, Children's Home; The Young Harmony Food Bank where they assisted over 200 families in 2002 along with the wonderful success with their songs on the radio, such as "Power In His Name," God's Still God," "Inside Your Heart," "Jesus You're Everything," "I'm Trying" which was written and sent to them by Diamond Rio and their newest release "Consolation On Your Knees."
"The tool of advertisement can make or break absolutely any business." says Johnathan Bond. Now you can learn who those who know how to get the most out of your advertising in the music industry. These are award winning Gospel singers and songwriters who know what to do and how to get it done. This seminar is a most for anyone in the music industry who is looking for ways to promote their talent.

NACMAI MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Peggy Franck, CEO/President of the North America Country Music Associations, Int'l is proud to announce the awarding of its Third Annual $500 Music Scholarship to a young person from an affiliated state association to the college of their choice.

Reaching Beyond The NACMAI To The Future Of Our Youth And The Preservation Of Music

LOUISE MANDRELL THEATER 2045 Parkway Pigeon Forge, TN 1-800-768-1170 Louise Mandrell Theater

The Headquarters Hotel will once again be the beautiful Music Road Hotel. This prestigious family hotel is located one mile from the Louise Mandrell Theater and will also be the location for the Educational Seminars to be announced at a later date. The room rate for the NACMAI delegation will be $59 per night. Reservations may be made at this time.

MUSIC ROAD HOTEL 303 Henderson Chapel Road Pigeon Forge, TN 1-800-429-7700 Music Road Hotel

A secondary lodging is available at the Holiday Inn Express directly across the strett from the Music Road Hotel. A special room rate of $55.99 per night for the NACMAI delegation.
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