Industry executives were honored at the 32nd annual International
Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) conference in Nashville, October 5-9,
and at the traditional breakfast hosted by its sister organization, the Nashville Association
of Talent Directors, on October 9.
IEBA award honorees:
Founder's Award: Jerry Garren
Humanitarian Award: Jeff Foxworthy
Artist Manager of the Year: Clint Higham – Int'l Management
Services
New Agent of the Year: Abby Wells – William Morris Agency
Concert Promoter: Mike Smardak – Outback Concerts of TN
Event Producer: Crisper Stanford – Park Place Entertainment
Fair/Festival/Event: Rockin' Roadhouse Tour
Talent Agent: Stan Barnett Creative Artists Agency
Talent Buyer: Fran Romeo – TBA Entertainment
NATD award honorees:
Talent Director of the Year – Joey Lee, Buddy Lee Attractions
Hubert Long Award Winner – Paul Moore, William Morris
NATD Iron Man – Rod Harris, jennrod artist direction (given for
108 consecutive meetings attended, never missing one – that's 12
years)
The Col. Tom Parker Award for Lifetime Achievement – Billy Deaton, Billy
Deaton Talent
