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Mar. 13, 2009
TAYLOR SWIFT PRESENTS CMA INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY BROADCASTER AWARD TO AUSTRALIA’S JOHN BOND
THREDBO, NSW - Superstar and former CMA Horizon Award winner Taylor Swift surprised Australian radio personality John Bond of 2KA Cool Country with the CMA International Country Broadcaster Award. Bond was backstage at CMC Rocks the Snowys Festival in Thredbo, NSW, Australia when Swift, who is on tour in Australia, and CMA Board member Rob Potts presented him with the Award.
"I am shocked beyond belief," said a stunned Bond. "I love Country Music and enjoy sharing it with my listeners every day. Who would have imagined Taylor Swift giving me an Award? I thank CMA for this honor."
2KA Cool Country is a 24/7 Country Music radio station, one of only two in Sydney, Australia. Bond has the most popular shift on the station and broadcasts five days a week. In addition, he oversees programming for the station, providing a strong mix of American, Australian, and Canadian Country Music to his listeners.
"John Bond is a strong supporter of Country Music in Australia, and highly deserving of this recognition," said Potts. "We are thrilled that Taylor could surprise him with this Award while she is in the midst of her Australian tour."
The CMA International Broadcaster Award recognizes outstanding achievement by radio broadcasters outside the United States who have made important contributions toward the development of Country Music in their country. Previous winners are listed at CMAworld.com.
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