Joe Corazzi

Country Music Television Pioneer


A member of Who's Who International, Joe Corazzi also maintains affiliations with a variety of finance and broadcasting groups. He now serves as the chairman and telecommunications specialist for the Capital Group, Inc., an investment firm.In this position, Joe Corazzi draws on his years of experience as a commodity trader as well as his success in the entertainment industry. His responsibilities include discovering new country artists, promoting their music, and offering them marketing assistance.


While working in the entertainment industry, Joe Corazzi partnered in the launch of Country Music Television (CMT). For years, he functioned as the primary financier for the new station created in 1983 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He headed negotiations with the company's first broadcasting affiliates and assisted in expanding the network, which brings country music 24 hours a day, seven days a week to people across the nation. Now more than 80 million viewers enjoy the channel’s programming.

Beverly Hills, CA, US


Experience

Jan 1, 1972 - Present

Chairman

Capital Group Inc./ Superior-Fuel.com, Investment


Education

MA

University of New Mexico

Finance Communications