Chris Parr, VP of Music Programming and Talent Relations for CMT in Nashville, gives advice to anyone wanting to start a career in the music industry. He recommends finding a good place to start off, particularly in at a city where the music industry has a presence. Chris also advises anyone interested in the music industry to begin in a smaller market and move up into a larger market when opportunities present themselves.
Chris Parr, VP of Music Programming and Talent Relations for CMT in Nashville, talks about his background in the music industry. He decribes his musical background and how it developed into a passion for the music industry. Chris also gives advice about getting started and finding a job within the industry.
Chris Parr, VP of Music Programming and Talent Relations for CMT in Nashville, talks about the state of country music today. He discusses the different aspects of country music and how it has progressed and developed in recent times. Chris gives examples of various artists in the industry and how their styles have changed and evolved. He describes how CMT has to cater to it's audience and adapt to new musical tastes in country by changing what videos are being played on the station.
Chris Parr, VP of Music Programming and Talent Relations for CMT in Nashville, talks about the effect digital downloads are having on the industry today. He discusses the various digital downloading sites and the differences in product quality compared to a CD. Chris goes on to describe new methods of offering music in the digital realm through CMT giving access to music videos online and having partnerships with telephone companies to stream videos on mobile phones.
Chris Parr, VP of Music Programming and Talent Relations for CMT in Nashville, talks about the process of music programming. He explains the audience demands determines what they do in terms of music programming for CMT. Chris discusses CMT's role in promoting an artist through music videos on television and ways of marketing the video to the intended audience. He goes on to talk about what CMT's music programming department looks for in terms of record sales for the artist, radio play, and the quality of the video. Chris also describes the way his department is run and how decisions about what videos should be played are made.
Chris Parr, VP of Music Programming and Talent Relations for CMT in Nashville, talks about talent relations and the role it plays in the music industry. He discusses the various ways CMT helps to develop and promote country music artists.
Chris Parr, VP of Music Programming and Talent Relations for CMT in Nashville, talks about the importance of music videos today. He makes the point visual representation because it creates an image for the artist which targets the consumer. Chris explains CMT's goal to capture new fans through music videos which then creates a crossover fan base of other genres.
