Carl W. Kornmeyer

Gaylord Entertainment Co. is a hospitality and entertainment company. The company owns and operates Gaylord Hotels, its network of upscale, meetings-focused resorts and the Grand Ole Opry, the weekly showcase of country music's finest performers. Its entertainment brands and properties include the Radisson Hotel Opryland, Ryman Auditorium, General Jackson Showboat, Gaylord Springs Golf Links, Wildhorse Saloon, and WSM-AM Radio. The company operates its business through three segments: Hospitality, Opry & Attractions, and Corporate & Other. The Hospitality segment includes the company's hotel operations. The Opry and Attractions segment includes the company's Grand Ole Opry assets, WSM-AM and Nashville attractions. The Corporate and Other segment includes the company's corporate expenses. Gaylord Entertainment was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences operates recording professionals membership organization. It is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers, and recording professionals that improves the cultural condition and quality of life for music. The firm provides professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Country Music Television, Inc. operates television music channel. Its programs include video and audio jukebox, artist news and profiles, tour dates, contests, music videos, taped concerts, movies, and biographies of country stars. The company was founded by Glenn D. Daniels and G. Dean Daniels on March 5, 1983 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

The Country Music Association (CMA) is a trade association that promotes country music. The private company is based in Nashville, TN. The organization was the first of its kind and is committed to sharing the emotional and poetic qualities of country music with the world. Sarah Trahern has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce conducted extensive market research on the music industry, surveying over 2,500 people and conducting 3 focus groups. The 10-county Nashville economic market has a population of 1.9 million and is the largest metropolitan area within a five-state region. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber is a nonprofit business federation focused on facilitating community leadership to create economic prosperity. The region is known for its creativity, growth, and business opportunities, and is home to risk takers. The CEO of the company is Ralph Schulz.

London Broadcasting Co., Inc. engages in the operation and management of media properties. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Addison, TX.

41 Entertainment LLC operates as a motion picture producer and studio. The company is headquartered in Addison, TX.

Hillwood Country Club is a private club located in Nashville, TN. The club's description is simply its name, Hillwood Country Club.