Walker-Meador, Jo;

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Executive director of the Country Music Association (CMA) from 1962-1991. Born February 16, 1924. Played an important role in the growth of the country music broadcasting industry. Under her leadership the CMA was instrumental in expanding the number of country radio stations, and creating the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Country Music Foundation, the CMA Awards Show, and Fan Fair. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame.

From the description of Oral history interview with Jo Walker-Meador; 1997 July 30; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1997 July 30. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841171

From the description of Oral history interview with Jo Walker-Meador; 1996 June 18; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1996 June 18. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841170

From the description of Oral history interview with Jo Walker-Meador; 1989 November 2. 1989 Nov. 2. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841354

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