Mike Curb
For the past two decades, Mike Curb has been an active participant in our award show productions in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Nashville. Mike is one the most respected businessmen in all of the music industry. In fact, Nashville would not be what it is today without the contributions of Mike Curb. In July of 2023, Mike was inducted into the RockGodz Hall of Fame at its first ever induction ceremony held in Nashville, TN. We are proud to have him on our advisory board for The Nashville Music Awards LLC venture.
Bob Bender
Spanning nearly 50 years as a successful executive in the music entertainment industry, Bob Bender has worked in almost every facet of the music business. His outstanding accomplishments include producing over 300 tours, festivals, and concerts throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, and Japan, along with managing and working at multiple record labels. His hit podcast titled “The Business Side of Music” has over 300,000 subscribers worldwide. In July 2023, Bob Bender was inducted into the RockGodz Hall of Fame. The Nashville Music Awards LLC are proud to have him as a part of our Advisory Board.
Jeff Yarbrough
The Nashville Music Awards LLC are proud to have this man on our board. He is truly one of the best videographers in the world and absolutely the best in all of Nashville. He has stellar credentials and unrivaled technical skills. His services are the most sought after all of Nashville for not only artists and bands, but for independent film and television producers as well. We are proud to have Jeff Yarbrough on our advisory board for The Nashville Music Awards LLC venture.
Eric Bettelli
In 1976, Eric noticed that Los Angeles based musicians had a need for a magazine that could help them find gigs. He also realized that clubs needed the same such magazine to showcase their venues and to attract acts. Eric put the two needs together and formed Music Connection in 1977. The magazine has since become a national publication and an important resource within the music industry. His magazine has a special place in Nashville’s creative community. The company formed a website as early as 1996 and has been the launching pad for a number of big music groups over the years. Eric is proud that the publication has served the musician successfully for over forty years! The Nashville Music Awards LLC are proud to have him on our advisory board.
Freddie Salem
Freddie Salem has been recording, performing and writing songs for over 30 years. Freddie started performing professionally at the age of 16 playing with various bands from the Midwest. In 1972 Freddie joined the Chambers Brothers Band, touring throughout the world as their lead guitar player. For 6 years Freddie played lead guitar for The Outlaws and wrote many songs on their albums. The Outlaws have sold over 10 million albums worldwide. The incredible guitar work and producer credits of Freddie also include an active role in the live productions of the Hollywood F.A.M.E. Awards, Los Angeles Music Awards, Las Vegas Producers Choice Honors and the Nashville Music Awards Red Carpet Press Events. The Nashville Music Awards LLC are proud to have him on our advisory board.
Doug Robertson
Doug Robertson is considered a Nashville treasure. He enjoyed 14 years as co-coordinator of Nashville Songwriters Association International’s Reno, Nevada workshop. After founding his production company Nostrebor Music, he produced his own albums “New Clothes” and “Salute” and the self-titled debut CD for the band ZERO THEORY (With top 40 placement on national indie charts) Returning his focus as a Performing Songwriter in 2020, Doug emerged from the studio with a 6 song EP entitled “Epiphany”. Singles from “Epiphany included “Portola”- a ’70’s light rock tune about a lonesome railroad worker and “Why Are Armadillos In Nashville” – a Texas Swing explanation for the critters being found in Tennessee that is accompanied by an animated music video of cute armadillos. In 2023, Doug earned the award from the Nashville Music Awards for Outstanding Male Singer Songwriter. He was a major contributor to the success of the event which was held at Bowie’s in Nashville on October 17th. We are proud to have him on this advisory board.
Ken Solky
Ken Solky is currently President of Las Vegas Tickets, overseeing operations and growth of one of the city’s leading ticket businesses. Solky also enjoys giving back his time to his community and has served as a mentor for Clark County School Teachers. He is currently Vice President and West Coast Director of the NATB, National Association of Ticket Brokers. Solky has also served as President of NATB and earned the NATB President’s Award. His office Nashville, Tennessee has given him a strong foothold in the business community here. Ken Solky and his companies like TicketsGuaranteed.com have provided sponsorship support many times over the years in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and most recently for the Nashville Music Awards event on October 17th at Bowie’s. The Nashville Music Awards LLC are proud to have him on our advisory board.