SOCIETY OF LEADERS IN DEVELOPMENT (SOLID) SETS NEW FUNDRAISING RECORD WITH BACKSTAGE AUCTION
Donates $14,200 To CMA Foundation
NASHVILLE, TENN. (June 20, 2022) - Local industry non-profit, SOLID, continues to set new records during their 25th anniversary year. The annual Backstage Auction was led by Ryan Cunningham, Leah Hudson Binkerd and Parker Stacey and hosted inside CMA’s Fan Fair X inside Music City Center during CMA Fest. This auction offers country fans exclusive experiences, signed merchandise, one-of-a-kind signed memorabilia, and much more. As a token of appreciation for the CMAs, SOLID has donated over $14,000 back to the CMA Foundation.
“I couldn’t be more proud of all the work that our members put into this auction. Ryan, Leah and Parker have truly raised the bar for years to come with how well they executed this event this year,” shares SOLID’s President, Avery King. “We were able to make this happen with the support of our alumni, industry partners and everyone at the CMA. Being able to give back to the CMA Foundation is just one of many ways we want to express our gratitude for all they do to support us.”
"Having partners like SOLID come back to CMA Fest after two years speaks to their commitment to help further our mission of amplifying and supporting music education,” says Tiffany Kerns, Executive Director, CMA Foundation. “The passion and value each of our partners bring to our festival footprint is what makes CMA Fest one-of-a-kind. We are lucky to work alongside organizations like SOLID to equip and inspire the next generation through music education."
About SOLID
The Society of Leaders In Development (SOLID) is a music industry organization comprised of developing music business professionals dedicated to improving the future success of the music industry. Members of SOLID come from all areas of the music business community, therefore contributing to the diversity, productivity and integrity of the group. As a dynamic organization rooted firmly in Nashville, SOLID's board of directors is continually adapting to meet the changing needs of their membership, working tirelessly to fulfill SOLID's mission of helping others, teaching others and leading others. To learn more, visit solidnashville.org.