Don Cusic
2004 Bill Wiley Award Winner

Don Cusic has been editor of The Western Way since the Spring, 2001 issue; he has also done a number of Workshops for the WMA, including workshops on "Professional Development" as well as special presentations on Gene Autry. Cusic is the author of 14 books, including biographies of Eddy Arnold and Riders In The Sky and an encyclopedia of cowboys. He has had over 500 articles published and was formerly editor of the trade magazines Record World and Cashbox. A noted author, Cusic has appeared numerous times on CMT and other shows, commenting on country music. He is currently Professor of Music Business at Belmont University in Nashville.