European Country Music Association

The European Country Music Association (ECMA) was established in 1994 in the United Kingdom and Spain, Europe, by some people related to the European Country music scene, as publishers, DJs and musics. It originally consisted of less than 100 members and the very first president was UK's Harry E. Fenton.

After Fenton's death, Rafel Corbi--a DJ from Spain--was elected to the presidency and he remains in charge of the organization, which is still a non-profit making association. All Board of Directors are volunteers. It was the first organization formed in Europe to promote country music at a general level, covering all Europe, not just one of its nations or countries. The objectives of the organization are to help promote country music in this continent and help as much as it cans the value of the European artists and record labels; also to provide a proof of real airplay to Country Music industry through its weekly national and pan-European charts. Its national Top-20 covers weekly Spain, France, Belgium, Holland, UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Czech Republic, Swizertland, Malta, Poland and Austria.

ECMA membership is composed of those persons or organizations that are involved in Country Music throughout the world, having members in USA, Canada, UK, Australia and many European Countries. ECMA has over 150 stations and DJs reporting their playlists every week.

The ECMA also has its Annual Awards (votes comes only from members of the organization):

ECMA Awards 2008[1]

Announced November, 2009


ECMA Awards 2007[2]

Announced May, 2008


ECMA Awards 2006[3]

Announced July 8, 2007

Thank God I'm A Country Boy (Roy Rivers sent the following message along with Dolly: "Dear Voting Members and Professionals of the ECMA, it is with great excitement and thanks that Dolly and I accept your votes awarding us the 2006 Vocal Collaboration of the Year award! For me personally to have been nominated in so many categories was both a humbling and empowering experience. To actually win this award is a tremendous honor that will always be looked back upon as a cherished highlight of my career in music.I look forward to bringing more music to the great people of Europe in the future. I feel I've found a home there, and like everyone, I'm always anxious to return home. Thank-you for honoring and accepting me! Peace, Roy Rivers")


ECMA Awards 2005[4]

The only year in which the awards were fan-voted Announced April 1, 2006

Past ECMA Awards

For the complete list of previous ECMA awards, check the official site of the ECMA: http://www.europeancma.com/awards.htm

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://www.europeancma.com/Awards%202008.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.europeancma.com/awards_2007.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.europeancma.com/awards_2006.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.europeancma.com/awards_2005.htm