Oral history interview with Jo Walker-Meador; 1996 June 18; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1996 June 18.

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Oral history interview with Jo Walker-Meador; 1996 June 18; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1996 June 18.

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Former Country Music Association (CMA) executive director, Jo Walker-Meador, talks about her career and the beginning of the CMA. Discussion includes her family history and education; Nashville during the 1940s; her career development; the start of the CMA; contributions of first CMA executive director, Harry Stone; and the departure of Harry Stone.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 14 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772259

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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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-Me...

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-Me...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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Country Music Association (U.S.)

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