The Nashville Association of Talent Directors (NATD) will salute six industry leaders at the 2nd annual NATD Honors gala on Wed., Nov. 14 at the Hermitage Hotel. Honorees include Nashville Predator and NHL Foundation Award recipient Mike Fisher, Morris Management Group President Clint Higham, CAA Nashville Agent John Huie, country music icon George Jones and Nashville Symphony President & CEO Alan Valentine.
Robert S. Williams, President of WBA Entertainment, will receive the Hubert Long Award. Named for the influential industry executive, The Hubert Long Award is presented to individuals who have made a significant and positive contribution to the music industry through artist development.
The 2012 Honorees were chosen by the NATD Board of Directors, led by President Steve Tolman of LogiCom. “Our goal is to recognize the work that these individuals have done to better the community around them. Not only are they leaders in their chosen professions but they believe in continuing and supporting education which is one of our main goals at NATD.”
The NATD Honors begins with a reception at 6:00 PM followed by a dinner and ceremony at 7:15 PM. Ticket information can be found at www.ticketfly.com.
Past honorees include Alabama, Tony Conway, Mayor Karl Dean, James H. Gosnell, Jr., and Barry Trotz.
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