SRO Awards

The SRO (Standing Room Only) Ballots are submitted to the following CMA members categories: Affiliated, Artist, Entertainment Services, Musician, Personal Manager, Publicist, Record Label, Talent Agent, Talent Buyer/Promoter, TV/Video/Media, and Venue. QUALIFIED MEMBERS INTERESTED IN VOTING? Each qualified voter will receive an email from CMA’s official online service provider, Election Services Corporation. If you have misplaced your ballot, contact ESC at cmahelp@electionservicescorp.com or by phone at (866) 720-4357. (International callers dial 516-688-7013.) Final Ballot will be emailed to members on May 25, 2013.

History

CMA’s SRO (Standing Room Only) event started in 1972, when CMA held a seminar to present Country Music talent to fair managers from across the United States and Canada. Bringing together talent buyers, concert promoters, artists, support services, venues, and many other members of the Country Music community, this International Entertainment Expo honored and celebrated the live entertainment industry and its leaders.

Originally known as the Annual Fair Buyers Seminar, the three-day event held a number of titles including Talent Buyers Seminar (1974-1984) and Talent Buyers Entertainment Marketplace (1985-1989), eventually becoming SRO in 1990. 

In 1985, the first-ever SRO Award was presented to talent buyer, Harry A. “Hap” Peebles, of Harry Peebles Agency in Kansas City. Continuing through the ‘80s and much of the ‘90s, CMA presented dozens of SRO Awards in more than 15 categories to honor the outstanding achievements of Country artists and touring industry leaders, including venues, clubs, agencies, publicists and service companies.

After 15 years, the SRO Awards return in 2012 to celebrate the Country Music touring industry and the people who continue to promote and sustain America’s favorite live entertainment format!