CMA Acknowledges International Achievements At Media Reception

Taylor Swift (L) receives the International Artist Award for 2013 from President Elect of the CMA Board of Directors Frank Bumstead (R).
Photo Credit: Christian Bottorff/CMA

International and local industry professionals were on hand last night (Tuesday, Nov. 5) at the Country Music Hall of Fame for the CMA’s International Media Reception where the 2013 CMA International Awards were presented. Taylor Swift received the International Artist Award for the second time during the reception, an award she first received in 2009 that is presented for outstanding achievement by a U.S.-based artist who contributes to the awareness and development of Country Music outside the U.S.

Pictured (L-R): President Elect of the CMA Board of Directors Frank Bumstead, Jo Walker-Meador, and Jeff Walker.

Bob Harris received the CMA International Country Broadcaster Award for outstanding achievement by radio broadcasters outside the United States who have made important contributions for the development of Country Music in their country.

Jeff Walker was also acknowledged during the evening’s festivities with the Jo Walker-Meador Award for outstanding achievement by an individual or company in advocating and supporting country’s marketing development in territories outside the U.S.