2005 NACMAI Country Music Week

2005 NACMAI WINNERS BY STATE and/or COUNTRY

The North America Country Music Associations, Int'l proudly announced it's Eight Annual Country Music Week and NACMAI Hall of Fame and Award Show to be held March 7 - March 13, 2005, at the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN.

The Eight Annual NACMAI Country Music Week 2005 was held March 7 thru March 13, 2005, with the NACMAI Hall of Fame & Awards Show being held on Sunday, March 13, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN. Competition and Showcasing was also held at the beautiful Country Tonite Theatre. Competition and Showcasing is open and free to the general public.

Folks came to hear some of the best country, gospel and bluegrass music in the USA, Canada and New Zealand. There was competition and showcasing Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am until 11:30 pm each day and all of this was free to the general public at the Country Tonite Theatre.

NACMAI 2005 Hall of Fame Inductees were Stonewall Jackson, T.G. Sheppard, Jim Ed Brown, Maxine Brown, Bonnie Brown Ring, Dottie Rambo, and John Hughey. The NACMAI Hall of Fame was hosted by Jett Williams and Jeanne Pruett. A number of these inductees performed during this presentation. There was a Special 2005 Country Legend awarded to Ernest Tubb and accepted by David McCormick, owner of Ernest Tubb Record Stores. The NACMAI Hall of Fame and Awards Show was Sunday, March 13, 2005, at 1:00 pm at the Country Tonite Theater.

The NACMAI also held educational seminars on Friday, March 11, 2005, at the Holiday Inn Resort on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The seminars were as follows with a $25 admission charge for all three seminars.

Expose Yourself Friday, March 11, 2005 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Holiday Inn Resort Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN Presented by: Bob Climer & Ed Stinner

Preparing Your Voice For A Professional Career Friday, March 11, 2005 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Holiday Inn Resort Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN Presented by: Cindy Haynes

Preparing For A Recording Session Friday, March 11, 2005 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Holiday Inn Resort Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN Presented by: Walter Haynes

"Preparing Your Voice" & "Preparing For A Recording Session" was given together by Cindy & Walter Haynes.

2005 COUNTRY LEGEND AWARD
ERNEST TUBB "The Legend And The Legacy Of All Time"

Every now and then in the field of entertainment one man seems to stand out and create a whole music style, leaving his brand on singers, writers, and musicians for years to come. These extraordinary people become known as "legends" and are idolized by fans and stars alike. More often than not, these legendary superstars maintain a warmth, sincerrity, and humility that sets them apart from most other sucessful people. Ernest Tubb was that kind of man and is that kind of legend.

It was a privilege and honor to name Ernest Tubb the 2004 NACMAI Country Legend recipient. David McCormick, the owner of the Ernest Tubb Record Shops, accepted the award for Ernest Tubb.

2005 NACMAI COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW AWARD

Country Tonite, 2005 NACMAI Country Music Show Award,Pigeon Forge, TN
For the past several years the Country Tonite Theater has had their performers at the NACMAI Awards Show to entertain our guests. This year the Country Tonite Theater was also the host theater for all of the NACMAI Country Music Week competition and the NACMAI Hall of Fame and Awards Show. It is with great pleasure that this Awards is presented to them for grateful recognition of their support of the NACMAI.

NACMAI 2005 ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARD
Kirt Webster Kirt Webster & Associates PR Webster, at 27, is a pack leader of a fresh new genre of music row executives --men and women who have set about with a purpose of bringing passion and creativity back into the marketing schemes of the music industry, circa 2001. As the head of the company that bears his name -- Webster and Associates PR -- Webster himself is a fascinating blend of marketing genius, promotional wizard, and dyed in the wool fan of the "old school" values of the entertainment industry.

Kirt Webster has been a valued friend of the NACMAI since 1998. The sun is already having a hard time setting on this true and loyal friend of the NACMAI.Accepting the Award for Webster & Associations was Kirt Webster.

Kirt Webster, 2005 NACMAI Achievement In Public Relations Award

Webster & Associates, Nashville, TN

h3>2005 NACMAI COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK MARCH 7 - MARCH 13, 2005 COUNTRY TONITE THEATRE PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE

Press Release Source: R.E.A.

Country Music Legends Inducted Into NACMAI Hall Of Fame Monday March 14, 2:18 pm ET
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn., March 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The stage was set at the Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN paying tribute to some of Country Music's most legendary artists and pioneers. In its eighth annual Hall Of Fame ceremony the North American Country Music Association International welcomed five artists who have paved the way for stars of today and tomorrow. The ceremony, which was held on March 13, 2005, was hosted by Grand Ole Opry Star Jeanne Pruett and Jett Williams, daughter of the late Hank Williams. Hall Of Fame inductees Jim Ed Brown & The Browns, John Hughey, Stonewall Jackson, Dottie Rambo and T.G. Sheppard performed their classic hits as well as accepted their inductions in front of an enthusiastic audience that included disc jockeys, industry professionals and fans from the Unites States and abroad. Kicking off the ceremony T.G. Sheppard performed "Do You Wanna Go To Heaven" and "Party Time" walking into the audience to shake hands with adoring fans. Sheppard gave credit to his mentor Elvis Presley for giving him inspiration to acquire his dream of music stardom. According to reports, T.G. has garnered over a dozen number one country singles. While the Brown Sisters, Bonnie and Maxine, were unable to attend the ceremony, front man Jim Ed Brown proved his nostalgic vocal still in tact during his performances. Brown's career has spanned over five decades with such classics as "The Three Bells," "Pop A Top," and "Lookin' Back To See" dominating the charts and becoming country music standards. Jim Ed still maintains an active touring schedule as well as performing most weekends at the legendary Grand Ole Opry, though the venue has strayed from its legendary roots in recent years. Queen Of Gospel Music Dottie Rambo was the only inductee to receive a standing ovation before taking the stage to perform her self-penned classics. Many audience members were moved to tears by Rambo's performance of "Sheltered In The Arms Of God" contrasting the previous response of hand claps and foot stomps to "I've Never Been This Homesick Before." Rambo's numerous awards include her 1968 Grammy to her most recent awards with timeless counterpart, Dolly Parton for their duet, "Stand By The River." With over 2,500 published songs and over 70 albums, Rambo has made her mark on American music history. With over 40 years in the music business, Stonewall Jackson has earned 14 number one hit singles as well as being the only inductee to have hits on the country, pop and R&B charts. Most known for his career defining song "Waterloo," Jackson has also enjoyed success as a songwriter. A Grand Ole Opry member since 1956 Stonewall still enjoys life on the road and an occasional appearance on the Opry. Steel Guitarist John Hughey who has accompanied such legends as Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn was inducted as an instrumentalist while the late Ernest Tubb was given the "Country Legend Award" accepted by David McCormick, owner of the Ernest Tubb Record Shop Chain. Larry Ferguson R.E.A.

If you missed this exciting event, including wonderful performances by many of the Hall of Fame Inductees , you missed out on a great time. Make your plans now to attend the Nineth Annual NACMAI Country Music Week to be held March, 2006, in Pigeon Forge, TN!!

Don't be left out in 2006.

NACMAI KATIE BRANDENBURG MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Peggy Franck, CEO/President of the North America Country Music Associations, Int'l is proud to announce the awarding of its Fourth Annual $500 Music Scholarship to a young person from an affiliated state association to the college of their choice. The NACMAI Music Scholarship will now be called The NACMAI Katie Brandenburg Music Scholarship

Reaching Beyond The NACMAI To The Future Of Our Youth And The Preservation Of Music The Fourth Scholarship winner was Chassie McKeen from Maine

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