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About the Organization

The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance, based in Bristol, TN/VA, is dedicated to calling attention to the crucial role played by artists from East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and the southern Appalachian region in country, bluegrass, and other musical avenues which have been nurtured by this region. Attending not only to the past, BCMA has developed programs which address this musical heritage in the present and promote its continuation into the future.

Mission: “To tell the story of the musical and cultural heritage of the region, its role in the birth and development of country music, and its influence on music around the world.”

Objectives:

  • To focus on a music form that reflects America's cultural, economic, religious and social heritage
  • To focus on a group of pioneers who influenced music throughout the world
  • To focus on the musical and cultural influences on these pioneers
  • To focus on a region that offers insights into America's past and future
  • To foster the promotion of the region and its musical and cultural heritage

    Officers

    The Officers for the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance for 2009-2010 (FY2010) are:

  • Edd Hill, President
  • David Deal, Vice President
  • Richard Rollins, Secretary
  • Nita Vollmer, Treasurer
  • John Rainero- President Elect

    Past Presidents:

  • Fred McClellan, 2005-2009
  • Greg Wallace, 2004-2005
  • Leton Harding, 2001-2003
  • Tim White, 1998-2000
  • Fred McClellan, 1994-1997

    The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance is a non-profit grassroots organization established to preserve and promote the rich musical heritage of our region. The group was first formed through cooperation of civic, education and tourist governmental and music related interests on April 7, 1994, and was established as a non-profit organization in 1996.

    View a list of accomplishments the BCMA has achieved in its brief history.

    The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance works in tandem with other organizations in the Tri-Cities to present a united effort consistent with the BCMA's mission and objectives. The BCMA also works with a variety of local, state, and national organizations and governmental bodies to help preserve and promote our region and its heritage.


    • Click Here to view a summary of the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance's Strategic Plan.