NASHVILLE, TN. (CMA) - The Country
Music Association has named longtime CMA Awards Producer, Walter C. Miller, the Executive Producer of the CMA Awards, CMA announced today.
"For 35 years, Walter has contributed immeasurably to the success and popularity of the CMA Awards," said CMA Executive Director Ed Benson. "His vision and passion for this program and our artists is evident in every detail."
Miller will be recognized Wednesday, Nov. 9 (12:30-2:30 PM/ET), when CMA formally donates an archive of the CMA Awards from 1968 to the present to The Museum of Television & Radio in New York City. The donation represents the largest single collection of Country Music-themed footage presented to the Museum, the premiere trust of television and radio programming, made available to the public at both its New York and Los Angeles locations.
The presentation includes a screening of a 90-minute retrospective culled from the Awards broadcasts since 1968, when it first aired on network television, and a panel discussion with Miller and CMA Awards hosts Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn moderated by Great American Country (GAC) host Lorianne Crook. The Museum will then screen the compilation at its locations in New York and Los Angeles through Dec. 31, 2005.
Miller began his association with the CMA Awards in 1970 and through the years, he has contributed to the careers of Country Music's biggest luminaries - from Johnny Cash to Vince Gill, Dixie Chicks to Dolly Parton. Along the way, he has created indelible television in the name of Country Music.
In addition to a 35-year relationship with the CMA Awards, Miller's credits include the GRAMMY Awards, a longtime turn with the Tony Awards (which yielded a pair of Emmys), "Comic Relief," and specials for such stars as Barbra Streisand, Robin Williams, Rodney Dangerfield and Sam Kinison. Miller's accolades include three Director's Guild Awards, a pair of Peabody Awards and 20 Emmy nominations.
"The 39th Annual CMA Awards," will be broadcast live Tuesday, Nov. 15 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the CBS Television Network from Madison Square Garden.
The CMA Awards are directed by Paul Miller. David Wild will script the ceremonies. MJI Programming, a division of Premiere Radio Networks, is the official radio packager of the CMA Awards, which includes Red Carpet coverage and a stereo-radio simulcast of the gala event. Chevy, an American Revolution, is the official automotive sponsor of the 2005 CMA Awards. American Airlines is the official airline of the 2005 CMA Awards. Additional promotional partners include Prilosec OTC, Country Weekly, Creme Savers® Candy and Gibson Guitars. Charles Fazzino is the official artist of the 2005 CMA Awards.
