Butch Spyridon
Judge

Butch Spyridon, President of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau (NCVB) has led Nashville’s $3.5 billion hospitality industry since 1991. In recent years Spyridon has led the charge to broaden the image of Nashville as Music City, which began with the first-ever city-wide branding initiative. The CVB now produces two of Music City’s biggest events, the Nashville Independence Day Celebration and the Music City New Year's Eve Party. Spyridon has produced three Music City Hits compilation CDs, promoting Music City through song, with more to come. In addition, Spyridon was behind Nashville becoming the first city to create and produce a satellite radio show. “Music City Connection: Heroes Behind the Hits,” is a monthly show airing on Sirius|XM Satellite Radio which showcases songwriters of all genres – performing their hits, revealing their influences, and sharing their personal stories of writing, recording and living in Music City. He also spearheaded the creation of the new Music City Walk of Fame which honors those who have left an indelible mark on the music emanating from Music City.