Background
Benson, Edwin Welburn was born on February 18, 1945 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Edwin Welburn and Mildred (Hitt) Benson.
Benson, Edwin Welburn was born on February 18, 1945 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Edwin Welburn and Mildred (Hitt) Benson.
Bachelor, Vanderbilt University, 1967.
Vice president, The Benson Company, Nashville, 1970-1978; associate executive director, Country Music Association, Nashville, 1979-1991; executive director, Country Music Association, Nashville, since 1992.
Board of directors Leonard Bernstein Center for Learning Through Arts. Board govs.Nashville Chamber of Commerce With United States Army, 1967-1970. Member Leadership Music Alumni, The Recording Academy, Academy television Arts and Sciences, Nashville Entertainment Association, American Society Association Executives.
Married Jamie Suzanne Parks, August 14, 1982. 1 child, Edwin III.