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This is where Jerry
transitioned from player, to his involvement with the business side of music as Assistant general
Manager
from 1977-1978, and then promoted to General Manager in 1979, for "The
Wheeling Jamboree", a division of Columbia Pictures. This show
was world famous and was broadcast
live each Saturday night on 50,000 watt WWVA radio. The show,
second only to The Grand Ole Opry in length, covered 23 states, and 6 Canadian
provinces live. He was also nominated for a position on the CMA
board. It was during this time in 1977, that he co-developed "Jamboree In The
Hills" with Glenn Reeves. |
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