CMA Elects New Board

The Country Music Association announced its new board of directors, effective Jan. 1.

Ed Hardy completes his term as chairman of the CMA board and his position will be filled by current CMA Board President Frank Bumstead, chairman of Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy.

John Esposito, CEO of Warner Music Nashville, will become president.

Directors include Live Nation’s Brian O’Connell and AEG’s Larry Vallon, WME’s Kevin Neal, musicians Kenny Greenberg and 

Ed Hardy completes his term as chairman of the CMA board and his position will be filled by current CMA Board President Frank Bumstead, chairman of Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy.

John Esposito, CEO of Warner Music Nashville, will become president.