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About
About DenHollinden.comThis is the official Den Hollinden music site. It is not a fan site.About DenHollinden.com/auThis is the Aussie edition of the official Den Hollinden music site.About DenCountry.comAs the DenCountry.com link explains, DenCountry.com is one of a series of aliases to DenHollinden.com that make it easier to remember how to and/or to actually visit the site. Since the content is the same official content as that found at DenHollinden.com, these sitescan also be thought of as official Den Hollinden music sites.About this (the Den Hollinden About) pageOther pages of this site are devoted to various aspects of recording artist Den Hollinden, his music, bio, etc. This particular page is about Den Hollinden as a music professional (recording artist, singer, songwriter and producer) and the professional music organizations he belongs to and supports. The page will be of use both to researchers (writers for music publications, etc.) who need the definitive word on the organizations of which Den Hollinden is a member, as well as to other artists looking for a concise set of links to the websites of the premiere professional organizations in the field of music.The organizations:American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)As a songwriter, Den Hollinden is affiliated with the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, ASCAP, the first and oldest performance rights organization on the planet. Some of Den's heroes, like country star Alan Jackson and Paul Dresser author of the Indiana state song are/were members. Den's publisher Denuine Publishing is also ASCAP. On the other hand, Den also has heroes (like country music singer/songwriter Tom T. Hall) and friends in high places at the other two organizations, BMI and SESAC.The Recording Academy (NARAS)--the GRAMMY peopleDen is a member of the Recording Academy and very active in GRAMMY functions sponsored by the Washington DC chapter of NARAS, such as the annual Grammies on the Hill event and GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY parties. If you've attended a GRAMMY-related function in the Washington DC area the past few years, you've seen and probably met Den Hollinden.Academy of Country Music (ACM)Den Hollinden is a member of the Academy of Country Music.Songwriters Hall of FameDen Hollinden is a member of New York's Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF).Tennessee Songwriters Association International (TSAI)Den Hollinden is a member of the Tennessee Songwriters Association International. The TSAI is active in helping Nashville-area songwriters get cuts by presenting opportunities for them to present their songs to publishers and artists looking for new material.Americana Music Association (AMA)Den Hollinden supports the Americana Music Association, the premiere association for Americana music.Roots Music Association (RMA)Den Hollinden is a charter member of the Roots Music Association.Pedal Steel Guitar Association (PSGA)Den Hollinden has been a member of the Pedal Steel Guitar Association for the past several years. It continues to be among the most unique organizations he belongs to.Washington DC area music organizations:Songwriters Association of Washington (SAW)Den Hollinden is a member of the Board of Directors of the Songwriters' Association of Washington. SAW is an active organization that offers many opportunities for advancing a songwriting carreer through eduction, networking and group feedback on the writer-member's music.Washington Area Music Association (WAMA)WAMA is to the Washington DC area's musicians what SAW is to her songwriters, and Den Hollinden is a member. Mike Schreibman, the organizations music business guru, has a long history of promoting music in the Washington DC area. His opinion alone is worth the price of membership.International music organizations:Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA)Australia was good to Den Hollinden music early on, and Den has returned the favor by maintaining membership in the CMAA.A patriotic organization:Marine Corps Association (MCA)Den Hollinden is a former United States Marine who is proud to be a lifetime charter member of the Marine Corps Association, publisher of both the Marine Corps Gazette as well as Leatherneck magazine. Although not intrinsically related to music, Den's military past gives him ample fodder for his many troop support songs. |
