Monthly Archives: February 2010

More talent coming…

Posted on February 27, 2010 by

A couple new confirmed artists came across my e-mail this week. One gent. One dame. Not sure when we’re making the announcement, but you’re going to love ‘em – we promise…   (We sure love ‘em anyway!) Who do you … Continue reading →

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10 Things You Won’t Find at CMA Fest ’10

Posted on February 25, 2010 by

10. Tax auditors. They vacation in Fiji – not Nashville. 9. Llamas. ‘Cause they spit, you know.           (Though we will have the elusive, rarely-seen-in-the-heat Betty Llama. Stay tuned.) 8. Kissing booth. Sorry, our lips chap… and PDA is icky. … Continue reading →

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Walk like a man, talk like a man…

Posted on February 17, 2010 by

Anybody who attended the 2009 CMA Music Festival may recall the nightly vote for the “Fan of the Day.” Well, it was no surprise that a handsome youngster named Keevan, at 6 months old, stole the prize Sunday night. Now over a … Continue reading →

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Music Festival Flashback – The Dolly Parton Edition

Posted on February 16, 2010 by

When I was asked to write a blog post on flashback Music Festival moments, I jumped at the possibility to profile my role model as a human being, Ms. Dolly Rebecca Parton.  As is well known around the CMA offices, … Continue reading →

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Caution: Ten Modes of Transport to Avoid

Posted on February 15, 2010 by

Take a lesson from seasoned pros like us. These modes of transport are NOT your best option…  1. Hitchhiking – Not only is it dangerous, but you could get trapped in the car for hours with mimes… or ‘80s sitcom … Continue reading →

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Music Festival Flashback – Getting Things In Order

Posted on February 12, 2010 by

I had had been officially working in my current position at CMA for a good couple of months when someone asked the dreaded question, “How many times as so-and-so performed at the Festival?” At the time, there was no easy … Continue reading →

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