Music Associations & Organizations

American Federation of Television and Radio Artists: AFTRA
Labor union for vocalists and voice-over artists.
1108 17th Ave. S.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615.327.2944
Fax: 615.329.2803
Website(s): http://www.aftra.com

Americana Music Association: AMA
Trade organization to promote contemporary American roots music.
411 East Iris Dr. Ste. D
Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: 615.386.6936
Fax: 615. 386.6937
Website(s): http://www.americanamuisic.org

ASCAP
Nashville office of national performing rights organization.
2 Music Square W
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615.742.5000
Website(s): http://www.ascap.com

Audio Engineering Society Nashville: AES
Trade organization for recording engineers and technologists.
P.O Box 120391
Nashville, TN 37212
Website(s): http://www.aesnashville.org

Barbershop Harmony Society
Trade organization to promote barbershop music.
110 7th Ave. N.
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 800.876.7464
Website(s): http://www.barbershop.org

BMI
Nashville office of national performing rights organization.
10 Music Square E.
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615.401.2000
Website(s): http://www.bmi.com

Christian Country Music Association
Trade organization for Christian country music with awards show.
P.O. Box 101336
Nashville, TN 37224 Phone: 615.742.9210 x 229
Website(s): http://www.ccma.cc
http://www.icm-awards.com

Christian Music Trade Association
Trade organization to build community and cooperation among Christian & Gospel music industry leadership.
1205 Division St.
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615.242.0303
Fax: 615.254.9755
Website(s): http://www.cmta.com

Country Music Association: CMA
Trade organization promoting country music.
1 Music Circle South
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615.244.2840
Website(s): http://www.cmaworld.com

Country Music Hall of Fame
Top country music museum, archive and public programming venue.
222 5th Ave. S.
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615.416.2001
Website(s): http://www.countrymusichalloffame.org

Country Radio Broadcasters: CRB
Trade organization for country radio stations and groups.
819 18th Ave. S.
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615.327.4487
Website(s): http://www.crb.org

Gospel Music Association: GMA
Trade organizations promoting gospel and Christian music.
1205 Division St.
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615.242.0303
Fax: 615.254.9755
Website(s): http://www.gospelmusic.org

International Bluegrass Music Association: IBMA
Trade organization promoting bluegrass music.
2 Music Cr. S.
Ste. 100
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615.256.0450
Website(s): http://www.ibma.org

International Entertainment Buyers Association: IEBA
Trade group and expo for live entertainment industry pros.
9 Music Square West
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615.251.9000
Website(s): http://ieba.org

International Songwriting Competition
Annual contest for amateurs and professionals.
1307 Eastland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37206
Phone: 615.251.4441
Website(s): http://www.songwritingcompetition.com

Leadership Music
Selection-based development program for music pros.
P.O. Box 158010
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615.770.7090
Fax: 615.770.7092
Website(s): http://www.leadershipmusic.org

MusiCares
Wing of the Recording Academy providing emergency assistance to the music community.
1904 Wedgewood Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615.327.0050
Phone 2: 877.626.2748
Fax: 615.327.0876
Website(s): http://www.musicares.com

Musicians Hall of Fame
Museum honoring studio musicians behind the stars and the musicianship of the stars.
P.O. Box 23655
Nashville, TN 37202
Phone: 615.244.3263
Website(s): http://www.musicianshalloffame.com

Nashville Blues Society
Organization to preserve and advance the blues.
P. O. Box 330986
Church Street Station
Nashville, TN 37203
Website(s): http://www.nashvillebluessociety.org

Nashville Jazz Workshop
Education organization and performance venue for jazz.
1319 Adams Street
Nashville, TN 37208
Phone: 615.242.5299
Website(s): http://www.nashvillejazz.org

Nashville Musicians Association (American Federation of Musicians: AFM)
Nashvilles local chapter 257 of the national musicians labor union.
11 Music Circle N.
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615.244.9514
Website(s): http://www.afm257.org

Nashville Opera Association
Nashville’s professional opera company.
3622 Redmon Street
Nashville, TN 37209
Phone: 615.832.5242
Website(s): http://www.nashvilleopera.org

Nashville Songwriters Association International: NSAI
Trade organization promoting the interests of professional songwriters.
1710 Roy Acuff Pl.
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615.256.3354
Phone 2: 800.321.6008
Fax: 615.256.2234
Website(s): http://www.nashvillesongwriters.com

Nashville Songwriters Festival
Part live music festival, part music conference, part networking opportunity.
725 14th Ave South
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615.891.4440
Website(s): http://www.songwritersfestival.org

Nashville Songwriters Foundation
Non-profit maintaining the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
P. O. Box 121775
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615.256.3354
Website(s): http://www.nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com

Nashville Symphony
Nashvilles symphony orchestra, performing at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
One Symphony Place
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone: 615.687.6500
Website(s): http://www.nashvillesymphony.org

SESAC
Nashville office of national performing rights organization.
55 Music Sq. E.
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615.320.0055
Fax: 615.963.3527
Website(s): http://www.sesac.com

Songwriters Guild of America: SGA
Trade and advocacy group for songwriters
209 10th Ave. South
Ste. 321
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615.329.1782
Website(s): http://www.songwritersguild.com

SOURCE Nashville
Nonprofit to unify and celebrate women executives in the music business.
Website(s): http://www.sourcenashville.org

Tennessee Entertainment Film and Music Commission
State resource for promoting and developing music/film projects.
312 Rosa Parks Ave. N.
9th FL.
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615.741.3456
Website(s): http://www.tn.gov/film/

Tennessee Jazz and Blues Society
Supporters of area jazz and blues.
P.O. 121293
Nashville, TN 37212
Website(s): http://www.jazzblues.org

The Recording Academy
Top trade association in the recording business and source of the Grammys.
1904 Wedgewood Ave
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615.327.8030
Fax: 615.321.3101
Website(s): http://www.grammy365.com

Women's Music Business Association
Membership organization supporting women in executive careers.
PO Box 120242
Nashville, TN 37212
Website(s): http://www.wmbanashville.org