Country Music Without Borders

Country Music is experiencing unprecedented growth across Europe, but what is driving its momentum? This panel is moderated by Meredith Goucher, Director of International Relations & Development for the Country Music Association (CMA), the genre’s premier trade organization based in Nashville, TN. It brings together leaders from CMA's International Task Forces, which consist of music professionals that CMA convenes across international territories to build infrastructure and grow Country Music ecosystems abroad. Panelists from The Netherlands, Germany, the UK, and the Nordics will share market-specific insights on fan development, local scene building, touring, marketing, artist growth, and the data-informed strategies shaping the future of Country Music internationally.