Jody Watley Named First-Ever Ambassador Of NMAAM
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the museum tells the story of America’s music and the people that made it!
It’s Women’s History Month and Black women continue to make history every day! R&B and Pop icon, Jody Watley has been selected to serve as the first-ever membership ambassador for the National Museum of African American Music. The Grammy Award winning fashionista and trendsetter is not only considered one of the architects of 21st-century Pop, but she has effortlessly and successfully crossed several music genres from R&B to Pop and Jazz. The Chicago native had her first stage appearance at 8 years old with family friend and godfather, Jackie Wilson.
Watley would go on to become a Soul Train dancer and eventually join R&B group, Shalamar. After leaving the group in 1983, she signed with MCA Records and released her debut album, Jody Watley, on which she co-wrote six on the project’s nine songs. The album included hits, “Some Kind Of Lover,” “Don’t You Want Me” and her signature track, “Looking For A New Love.”
“We are excited to name Jody Watley as our membership ambassador. Black Music finally has a home and with your support, we can make sure it will be here to inspire visitors for years to come. ” – Kara Duke, Development and Membership Manager at NMAAM
Located in downtown Nashville, the museum tells the story of America’s music and the people that made it. With artifacts and interactive galleries, it is sure to prove to be an unforgettable experience for music lovers of all ages. An annual museum membership will allow visitors to celebrate black music year round!
“I’m excited to assist the National Museum of African American Music with engagement and awareness-building opportunities. I am thrilled to be the inaugural membership ambassador for this amazing and necessary music museum,” said Jody Watley.
A membership to the National Museum of African American Music comes with a list of benefits, including unlimited admission, invitations to members only experiences, discounts to the museum gift shop, and more. And now, if you sign up for a membership in the month of March, you will receive a three-month extension which is one year and an additional three months free using discount code JODY!
Congratulations, Ms. Watley! This is a well-deserved honor.