Oral history interview with Jo Walker-Meador; 1997 July 30; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1997 July 30.

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Oral history interview with Jo Walker-Meador; 1997 July 30; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1997 July 30.

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Former Country Music Association (CMA) executive director, Jo Walker-Meador, gives insight into the history of the CMA and the Country Music Foundation (CMF). Discussion includes the decision to promote her to executive director; history of the Country Music Hall of Fame; memories of early awards ceremonies; the establishment of the CMF; the development of the CMF library; the growing role of the CMA; gaining country music sponsorship; gaining local support; moving the awards show to television; and comments on the growth of country music's popularity.

4 sound cassettes (2 hours, 57 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772260

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Country Music Association (U.S.)

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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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...