CMA Honors Warwick With Wesley Rose International Media Achievement Award

Duncan Warwick receives the Wesley Rose International Media Achievement Award in Norwich, England. Photo: Bobbi Boyce / CMA

The Country Music Association has honored Duncan Warwick, editor of British Country music magazine Country Music People, with the Wesley Rose International Media Achievement award. The award recognizes accomplishments in media which contribute to the continued success and development of Country music abroad.

“Ever since George Strait, Dwight Yoakam, and Randy Travis came into my life it has never been the same. I totally immersed myself in Country Music, and there are not words to explain how important it has been in my life. Therefore I am honored and humbled to be recognized by my peers to be the recipient of the CMA Wesley Rose International Media Achievement Award,” said Warwick, who was given the award in Norwich, England. “Not only would I like to thank those in the industry who selected me to receive this award, I would also like to thank the countless Country artists who have enriched my life, and those behind the scenes, like the songwriters, who continually touch my heart, and the fine musicians who bring it all to life.”

“Duncan has been a champion for Country music in the U.K. for decades,” said Bobbi Boyce, CMA Director of International Relations. “He has certainly helped raise international awareness and interest in Country Music and continues to work tirelessly on behalf of the format. I am so pleased to honor him with this award.”

Warwick’s career began as a promotions representative for Impulse Promotions (a division of Zomba Records). He was later elevated to Promotions Manager at Zomba. Warwick began contributing work to Country Music People in the early ’90s, and was named editor of Country Music People in 2009. He continues to spearhead the publication, which covers not only major label releases, but traditional Country music, Americana, rockabilly, bluegrass and Western swing. Warwick is also a regular guest on BBC Radio Norfolk Country show.

Those eligible for the honor include radio, print journalists, television, authors, editors, television writers, producers and public relations companies who reside outside the United States.

CMA International Awards are voted on by a panel of industry executives from the U.S. and abroad.