I am proud to be part of the Black Country Music Association (BCMA), a Nashville-based nonprofit established to educate the public about the role of country music in African American life. A group committed to opening the doors of the country music industry to more black artists, the BCMA marked its one-year anniversary this month.

The event was held at the Bluebird Cafe, featuring 18 African American country artists from all over the United States and it was an honor to be one of the country artists performing.

I want to especially thank the Nashville Scene for their article "A Good Year" African-Americans written by Bill Friskics-Warren and Ron Wynn especially and invite you to read more of their great features about country music!

- Valierie Ellis Hawkins, Country Singer & Songwriter

LINK HERE: https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts-culture/article/13002072/a-good-year

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