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April 21, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kay Waggoner,
Publicist
1303 16th
Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615)
327-0100
New Leaders Chosen for
Prestigious Music Row Association
The Nashville
Association of Talent Directors (NATD) has elected new officers to lead
its prestigious Music Row organization into the next two years. Those
appointed are: Steve Lassiter (President), Bonnie Sugarman (1st
Vice-President), Rod Harris (2nd Vice-President), Steve Tolman
(Secretary), Carrie Moore-Reed (Treasurer).
NATD is a professional
entertainment organization comprised of professionals involved in all
aspects of the music and entertainment industry.
Formed in 1958, the
Nashville Association of Talent Directors, was pioneered by music
businessmen and women, most of whom have become legends in the background
of the stars. The founders consisted of, in part, Hubert Long (Hubert
Long Agency), Grover C. "Shorty" Lavender (Shorty Lavender Talent Agency),
Buddy Lee (Buddy Lee Attractions), W. E. "Lucky" Moeller (Jim Denny Talent
and later The Moeller Agency), Bob Neal (Elvis Presley's first manager and
The Neal Agency, LTD), Jack D. Johnson (Jack D. Johnson Talent), Smiley
Wilson (Wil-Helm Agency, later to Atlas Artists), Jim Denny (Jim Denny
Talent Agency and Cedarwood Publishing with Webb Pierce), and Tandy Rice (Cedarwood
Publishing, currently President of Top Billing Talent).
NATD monthly meetings
are highlighted by panels and guest speakers from all aspects of the music
and entertainment industry as well as members of the business community
who realize the importance of the music industry to the local economy.
Recent guest speakers include legendary radio and television host Ralph
Emery, musical artist Bill Anderson, and Nashville Star Co-Executive
Producer Howard T. Owens.
Anyone interested in
joining the organization should visit the website at:
www.n-a-t-d.com or call (615) 662-2200.
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