Kerri Edwards:
Change is Coming: I’ve seen awards shows increase awareness of gender equality. When I look at the country radio chart and compare it to four years ago, I see a change in the right direction. This year, our executives at CMT pledged to play males and females equally on their music video hours. In one of our Country Music Association board meetings, I noticed so many more women managers on the board.
There's A Ways to Go: Continuing to break down the stigma that our audience does not want to hear women on the radio is imperative. I look forward to the day when we reach a point where we can recognize each other based solely on accomplishments, regardless of gender.