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Membership

As the first trade organization ever to promote a type of music, CMA's membership has grown to more than 6,000 music industry professionals and companies from 43 countries around the world. This compares to a total membership of around 300 domestic members 40 years ago in 1959. As a professional trade association, CMA membership is available to those working in the Country Music industry. Over 20 types of membership are offered for every category of industry professional, from behind-the-scenes studio engineers, to front-of-the-camera artists.

As a CMA member, your annual dues help to support the following CMA contributions to the Country Music industry:

CMA Awards, presented annually to recognize outstanding achievement.

CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair®.

Marketing services to enhance Country Music's value to ad agencies and corporate marketers including the America's Sold on Country multi-city tour and conference.

Establishment and continued support of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Involvement in legislative affairs affecting the music industry.

Recognition of professional achievement including annual Broadcast Personality and Station of the Year awards, the President and Connie B. Gay awards, media achievement awards, and international achievement awards including the Jo Walker Meador Award and International Artist Achievement Award.

Leading the industry in a variety of different fields, CMA continues to explore current and future trends by offering seminars and conferences to music professionals.

Public relations initiatives to heighten awareness and enhance the image of Country Music in the U.S. and around the world.

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