Genuine Country Music Association

The Genuine Country Music Association was formed in November of 2009, as a Missouri Non-Profit Corporation, affectionately referred to as “GCMA”. It was formed by several Mid-Missouri “Traditional Country Music” musicians and performers. Some have preformed professionally on tour with various music groups, both in the past and present. The original founders were Tony Smith, of Camdenton, John Farrell, of Osage Beach, and Brad Rigby of Lincoln, all Traditional Country Musicians. It is the function of the association to sponsor and promote “Traditional Country Music Festivals” by conducting the music festivals, and at the same time, raising funds for worthy charitable purposes. The endowed scholarship was created from the funds associated with an event held at the Lake of Ozarks. The Genuine Country Music Association is preserving the traditions and heritage of this great original American music style.