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NAfME Awards Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarships to Lydia Kirkland, Sharon Tran, and Ethan Watkins

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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RESTON, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored Lydia Kirkland of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), Sharon Tran of the University of North Georgia (UNG), and Ethan Watkins of Converse University as the recipients of the 2023 Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship. Lydia, Sharon, and Ethan were presented the scholarships during the June 2023 NAfME National Leadership Assembly and Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit. The Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship was created by Shannon's family and friends in coordination with NAfME to honor her exemplary life and her love of teaching music. The scholarship award is open to current NAfME Collegiate members, who have been nominated for NAfME Collegiate Professional Achievement Recognition.

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  • Lydia, Sharon, and Ethan were presented the scholarships during the June 2023 NAfME National Leadership Assembly and Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC.
  • Lydia, Sharon, and Ethan were presented the scholarships during the June 2023 NAfME National Leadership Assembly and Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit.
  • The Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship was created by Shannon's family and friends in coordination with NAfME to honor her exemplary life and her love of teaching music.
  • Learn about past recipients of the Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship, NAfME Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Recognition, and NAfME Collegiate Professional Achievement Awards.

New Mexico Music Educators Association Recognized with 2023 NAfME Excellence in Advocacy Award

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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RESTON, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored the New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) with the 2023 NAfME Excellence in Advocacy Award in recognition of their efforts advocating for music education. NAfME President and Board Chair Scott R. Sheehan presented the award during the "Together Towards Tomorrow" NAfME National Assembly gathering in Washington, DC, in June.

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  • This June in Washington, DC, the National Association for Music Education honored the New Mexico Music Educators Association with the 2023 NAfME Excellence in Advocacy Award in recognition of their efforts advocating for music education.
  • RESTON, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored the New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) with the 2023 NAfME Excellence in Advocacy Award in recognition of their efforts advocating for music education.
  • The NAfME Excellence in Advocacy award, presented annually at the NAfME National Leadership Assembly, recognizes a state music education association (MEA) for outstanding accomplishments in music education advocacy.
  • The 2021 Excellence in Advocacy Award recipients were Louisiana, Ohio, and Vermont Music Educators Associations; the 2020 Excellence in Advocacy Award recipient was the Wisconsin Music Educators Association; the 2019 Excellence in Advocacy Award recipient was the Florida Music Education Association; and the 2018 Excellence in Advocacy Award recipient was the Michigan Music Educators Association.

Renowned Broadcaster Monica Pearson Joins The Atlanta Journal-Constitution to Launch "The Monica Pearson Show"

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Journal- Constitution announced today that legendary Atlanta broadcaster Monica Pearson will join the AJC as the host of a new weekly video program and podcast, The Monica Pearson Show, and as an AJC contributor.

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  • ATLANTA, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Journal- Constitution announced today that legendary Atlanta broadcaster Monica Pearson will join the AJC as the host of a new weekly video program and podcast, The Monica Pearson Show, and as an AJC contributor.
  • Pearson will also write a regular lifestyle newsletter and column for both AJC.com and the newspaper, in addition to hosting AJC Live events.
  • Currently, she hosts Monica Pearson One on One on PeachtreeTV.
  • She will bring her talent and experience to the AJC during a time of investment and innovation.

Habitat for Humanity's Global Village and Discovery Center to become 6-acre community music and art park

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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"We hope it will become a key music and arts destination across the region that will shape and define Americus for generations to come."

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  • "We hope it will become a key music and arts destination across the region that will shape and define Americus for generations to come."
  • The new park was most recently home to Habitat for Humanity International's Global Village and Discovery Center (GVDC), which permanently closed its doors in 2020 at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Visitors could take a self-guided tour around the park and explore varying life-size types of housing structures commonly found in developing nations .
  • "He brought the community together with the gift of music and we believe the park will help carry that legacy forward."

LVRN APPOINTS GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER BRYAN-MICHAEL COX AS SENIOR VP, A&R, AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Announced today, leading Atlanta-based hip-hop and R&B record label Love Renaissance (LVRN) appoints Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox as Senior Vice President, A&R, and Executive Producer.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Announced today, leading Atlanta-based hip-hop and R&B record label Love Renaissance (LVRN) appoints Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox as Senior Vice President, A&R, and Executive Producer.
  • Bryan-Michael Cox is a respected and accomplished producer and executive, and he's the perfect addition to our team to help continue in bridging that gap.
  • Bryan not only speaks the same language as the artist, but he also shares the same values as LVRN.
  • This is a perfect fit," says Bryan-Michael Cox, Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter.

Georgia Music Partners Shares Bipartisan Study Findings

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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After reviewing The Joint Georgia Music Heritage Study Committee’s final report , released in December 2022, Georgia Music Partners (GMP) is excited to share its findings, including several significant investments designed to support and expand the state’s music industry.

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  • After reviewing The Joint Georgia Music Heritage Study Committee’s final report , released in December 2022, Georgia Music Partners (GMP) is excited to share its findings, including several significant investments designed to support and expand the state’s music industry.
  • “We wholeheartedly support these recommendations and look forward to working with our elected leaders to bring them to fruition,” said Mala Sharma, President, Georgia Music Partners.
  • “We applaud Georgia Music Partners’ continued advocacy of Georgia’s rich and diverse music industry professionals.”
    Georgia Music Partners, formed 10 years ago to advocate on behalf of the industry, worked with Senator Mullis, Chairman Carpenter and other leaders to create the committee during the 2022 legislative session and study ways to make a bigger impact on both the economy and current and future professionals who call Georgia home.
  • Georgia Music Partners (GMP) is a not-for-profit advocacy organization with the mission to promote the growth and success of Georgia’s music industry through partnerships and workforce development.

Georgia Music Educators Association Recognized with 2022 Excellence in Advocacy Award

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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RESTON, Va., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) with the 2022 Excellence in Advocacy Award in recognition of their efforts advocating for music education. NAfME President and Board Chair Scott R. Sheehan presented the award during "Building Belonging Beyond the Pandemic: A National Celebration of Advocacy for Music Education" during the NAfME National Assembly, conducted virtually in June.

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  • NAfME honored the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) with the 2022 Excellence in Advocacy Award in recognition of their efforts advocating for music education.
  • RESTON, Va., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) with the 2022 Excellence in Advocacy Award in recognition of their efforts advocating for music education.
  • The Excellence in Advocacy award, presented annually at the NAfME National Leadership Assembly, recognizes a state music education association (MEA) for outstanding accomplishments in music education advocacy.
  • The 2021 Excellence in Advocacy Award recipients were Louisiana, Ohio, and Vermont Music Educators Associations; the 2020 Excellence in Advocacy Award recipient was the Wisconsin Music Educators Association; the 2019 Excellence in Advocacy Award recipient was the Florida Music Education Association; and the 2018 Excellence in Advocacy Award recipient was the Michigan Music Educators Association.

Legendary News Anchor Monica Kaufman Pearson Joins Gray Television’s CBS46 and Peachtree TV

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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ATLANTA, Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legendary Atlanta news anchor and journalist Monica Kaufman Pearson has signed a two-year deal to host two programs at CBS46/WGCL-TV and Peachtree TV/WPCH-TV, now owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legendary Atlanta news anchor and journalist Monica Kaufman Pearson has signed a two-year deal to host two programs at CBS46/WGCL-TV and Peachtree TV/WPCH-TV, now owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television.
  • Monica Kaufman Pearson isnt just an Atlanta treasure, shes a legend in journalism across the country.
  • Were very excited to welcome Monica into the CBS46 and Peachtree TV family and cant wait to get started in February!
  • Gray Television completed its acquisition of CBS46 and Peachtree TV along with 15 other Meredith stations on December 1.

Lincoln Avenue Capital Supports Multi-City Educational Afterschool Program in Partnership with Baseball Hall of Fame and Morgan Stanley

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Lincoln Avenue Capital (LAC), a mission-driven affordable housing company, in partnership with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (Hall of Fame) and Morgan Stanley, launched afterschool programs at several of its properties.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Lincoln Avenue Capital (LAC), a mission-driven affordable housing company, in partnership with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (Hall of Fame) and Morgan Stanley, launched afterschool programs at several of its properties.
  • We invest in our communities for the long term," said Jeremy Bronfman, CEO of Lincoln Avenue Capital.
  • "We are proud to be participating in this impactful educational program to strengthen the neighborhoods where we do business, in partnership with Morgan Stanley and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum."
  • "The new Hall of Fame outreach initiatives serve as an expansion of successful educational programs funded over the past seven years in partnership with Morgan Stanley.

Sony Music Publishing Signs Global Deal to Administer Gregg Allman Catalog

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sony Music Publishing announced it has signed a global agreement with the estate of legendary singer-songwriter Gregg Allman to administer its catalog of songs.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sony Music Publishing announced it has signed a global agreement with the estate of legendary singer-songwriter Gregg Allman to administer its catalog of songs.
  • Gregg Allman is widely regarded as one of the most iconic rock and roll songwriters, celebrated for his unique sound which blended elements from blues, jazz, rock and country.
  • Michael Lehman said, "I am very pleased to begin this partnership with Brian Monaco and the Sony Music Publishing team to build upon Gregg Allman's legacy.
  • Sony Music Publishing President, Global Chief Marketing Officer Brian Monaco said, "Gregg Allman is without a doubt one of the greatest rock and roll songwriters of all time.