For over 50 years NATD has been a vital part of the Nashville Music Business Community by professionally representing, directing and promoting the entertainment industry through its members.
Become a member of Nashville Association of Talent Directors.
NATD_Membership_Application.pdf
NATD PRESENTS
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Murray State University
Lovett Auditorium
NATD Objectives:
To professionally represent, direct and promote the entertainment industry through its members and to suggest ethical guidelines and standards by which this may be done.
To maintain awareness by circulating information of value to members, their clients and buyers.
To develop and maintain liaison with local, national and international organizations in related fields.
To provide opportunities for fellowship and professional interaction through regular meetings.
To create professional, educational programs and opportunities for its members.
To provided such related services which promote the advancement of the association as directed in the By-laws of NATD.
NATD History
NATD 1958 - The Nashville Association Of Talent Directors was pioneered by music businessmen and women, most of whom have become legends in the background of the stars. It is believed the late legendary Dick Blake first brought the group together in 1958, the month and day are elusive. The founders of the organization consisted of, in part, Hubert Long (Hubert Long Agency), Grover C. "Shorty" Lavender (Shorty Lavender Talent Agency), Buddy Lee (Buddy Lee Attractions), W. E. "Lucky" Moeller (Jim Denny Talent and later The Moeller Agency), Bob Neal (Elvis Presley's first manager and The Neal Agency, LTD), Jack D. Johnson (Jack D. Johnson Talent), Smiley Wilson (Wil-Helm Agency, later to Atlas Artists), Jim Denny (Jim Denny Talent Agency and Cedarwood Publishing with Webb Pierce), and Tandy Rice (Cedarwood Publishing, currently President of Top Billing Talent).
Today, NATD members generate over $300,000,000 annually for Nashville-based Artists! NATD not only serves as a forum for its members as an idea exchange, it also serves as a vehicle for other facets of the industry to share information vital to the overall growth of the Nashville music and entertainment industry. NATD members foster camaraderie among "friendly competitors" which seems to be something unique to the closely-knit Nashville music and entertainment community.
Come join us and make your contribution to our rich musical history!
Nashville Association of Talent Directors
PO Box 23903
Nashville TN
37202-3903
