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peggy franck, founder
RHONDA PARISH, SECRETARY
peggy franck, founder
North American Country Music Association International was founded by Peggy Franck and she has remained CEO since its inception. She has been instrumental in this group of music lovers who wanted to create a space for artists to come together and share their passion for country, gospel and bluegrass music ... with the motto of "Keeping c
North American Country Music Association International was founded by Peggy Franck and she has remained CEO since its inception. She has been instrumental in this group of music lovers who wanted to create a space for artists to come together and share their passion for country, gospel and bluegrass music ... with the motto of "Keeping country in country music." We started with a small community and have grown into a thriving organization with state chapters in 20+ states who send their top talent to our national competition every year in Pigeon Forge, TN.
BRIAN ORR, CEO
RHONDA PARISH, SECRETARY
peggy franck, founder
A leader in the arts and entertainment business, Mr. Orr is the founder and chief executive officer of East Tennessee Concerts, a concert promotion company established in 2017. An expert in the gospel, country, and bluegrass genres, he specializes in offering top-quality, wholesome, enjoyable entertainment that the entire family can enjo
A leader in the arts and entertainment business, Mr. Orr is the founder and chief executive officer of East Tennessee Concerts, a concert promotion company established in 2017. An expert in the gospel, country, and bluegrass genres, he specializes in offering top-quality, wholesome, enjoyable entertainment that the entire family can enjoy.
Involved in over 30 concerts annually, Mr. Orr is responsible for their promotion, which includes marketing and advertising. He also conducts venue searches for clients, handles the food and booking accommodations for audiences, and more. Since the establishment of East Tennessee Concerts, Mr. Orr has put together a multitude of legendary performances and sold-out shows. He has also worked with some of the biggest names in the business, including Wynonna Judd, Randy Travis, Ronnie Milsap, and groups like The Oak Ridge Boys, The Bellamy Brothers, Shenandoah and Diamond Rio. In addition to working with well-known music legends, Mr. Orr has been known to promote many up-and-coming artists. Among numerous venues he has contracted with include the Country Tonight Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, The Princess Theatre in Harriman, Tennessee, and Calhoun's GEM Theatre in Calhoun, Georgia.
Networking extensively, Mr. Orr initially became a concert and music promoter in 2016. Before that, he was a gospel, country, and bluegrass music arranger. Extremely passionate about music, Mr. Orr is eager for the future of his business, providing music lovers with high-quality entertainment that caters to people of all ages. Grateful for his continued success, he truly believes that his career is more than a job, but a calling.
Frequently giving back to society, Mr. Orr has been involved in helping families in need, particularly during the holiday season. He has also been active by establishing gift bags and volunteering at area homeless shelters and a local children's orphanage.
Mr. Orr's hard work and dedication have landed him membership with the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music, the Gospel Music Association, the International Entertainment Buyers Association, and the International Bluegrass Music Association. He has also been recognized for his contributions to the industry as the assistant executive director for the North America Country Music Hall of Fame and as the assistant chief executive officer of the North American Country Music Association International. He has partnered with Nashville Spin Gospel Radio and Nashville Spin TV.
As a testament to his success, Mr. Orr was featured in an August 2022 article in the Cross Country USA Magazine, highlighting his success as a concert promoter.
RHONDA PARISH, SECRETARY
RHONDA PARISH, SECRETARY
RHONDA PARISH, SECRETARY
Rhonda Parish is the Director of Liturgy and Music at St. Martha Catholic Church in Murrieta, CA and serves as Vice President for the West Coast Country Music Association, and Secretary for NACMAI. She has provided individual music instruction teaching voice, piano and flute in the Temecula Valley for over 20 years and owns RPM Studios
Rhonda Parish is the Director of Liturgy and Music at St. Martha Catholic Church in Murrieta, CA and serves as Vice President for the West Coast Country Music Association, and Secretary for NACMAI. She has provided individual music instruction teaching voice, piano and flute in the Temecula Valley for over 20 years and owns RPM Studios which focuses on writing and producing songs for up and coming artists in her local area (Maddie Leigh, Payton Howie, Marcella Sanchez, Mary Matthew, Brianna Chang, Kylie Trout, Julia Lyons, Sofie Tabesh). She is an award winning vocalist and songwriter herself, and was named the NACMAI Female New Gospel Vocalist and Entertainer of The Year for the year 2022.