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June 2025 - Week 2 - DAR Today PodcastNational Society Daughters of the American RevolutionPresident General Pamela Edwards Rouse WrightBrooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today PodcastClick for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution!CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcastTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/GivingIn This Episode:Recap of Year Two Events in the Wright administration! LINKS:DAR Library Genealogy Lecture Series! https://www.dar.org/library/services/online-library-lecturesDAR Registrar General's Forum and “News You Can Use” videos, along with Genie Clips: https://www.dar.org/members/applications-supplementals/webinars-videos-and-blogsDAR Announces the new Marion Anderson Legacy Scholarship! Link to video of announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IijoPEqttQc&ab_channel=DaughtersoftheAmericanRevolutionNationalHeadquartersMAR-COM Award given to the American Spirit Magazine! What is MAR-COM? https://marcomawards.com/#about-marcomCommemoration Pin for the Boston and also the Edenton Tea Party! Order yours here!https://shop.dar.org/boston-edenton-tea-parties/Edenton Tea Party (Edenton Resolves) Patriot Profile story on the DAR Today Podcast: https://youtu.be/_peuAfssqpQ?si=LHcOUL9D7IIKPcF4Wright Administration's Roman Holiday https://blog.dar.org/welcome-romeDAR Marker Project Index: https://services.dar.org/members/DAR_Research/search_markers/?Action=UserGuidePost about the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion by Chaplain General Virginia Linglebach: https://blog.dar.org/recapping-special-commemoration-80th-d-day-anniversary-normandy  All music is copyright free and provided by Epidemic Sound with the exception of "Challenge Accepted", Copyright 2024 CreatiVets, under exclusive license to Big Machine Label Group, LLC#nsdar #America #USA #UnitedStates #patriotism #education #preservation  For more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/GivingAll music free of copyright and provided through Epidemic Sound! Check out this amazing source for music at https://share.epidemicsound.com/xr2blv

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 4, EPISODE 47 – Previewing the 2024 IndyCar Series Championship Weekend with race promoter Scott Borchetta of Big Machine Label Group  September 10, 2024  In this championship preview edition of Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental, show host Bruce Martin looks ahead to the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix with Scott Borchetta, the race sponsor and the founder and CEO of Big Machine Label Group.  In the entertainment industry, Borchetta recognized talent when he saw it, and when he heard it. In 2004, he met a young 14-year-old girl who had extraordinary talent. One year later, he started Big Machine and signed the girl to a contract in 2005 as its first client.  It was Taylor Swift, unquestionably the world's biggest entertainer who went on to win two GRAMMY Album of the Year Awards for Fearless in 2010 and 1989 in 2016. Although Swift would eventually leave Big Machine, the company remains one of the most successful entertainment companies in the industry.  But Scott Borchetta is a racer at heart.  A competitive driver behind the wheel, Borchetta owns a NASCAR Xfinity Series team and is the promoter of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix – the championship race for IndyCar.  Martin has an exclusive interview with Borchetta for Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental.  On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Big Machine Music general manager (and Laura's publisher) Mike Molinar joins the podcast to talk about his philosophy on songwriter-publisher relationships. Mike shares his advice to young songwriters, the nitty-gritty of publishing deals, and how understanding the structure of those deals is the vital to your success. Mike Molinar brings over twenty-five years of experience as a music publisher and advocate for creatives to lead the publishing vertical of HYBE America and the sister company of the Big Machine Label Group. Molinar, who was named one of Billboard's Country Power Players each of the last three years (‘20-‘22), oversees all aspects of BMM which was named 2021 Publisher of the Year by the Association of Independent Music Publishers Nashville. BMM has been ranked as a Billboard Top 10 Hot Country Publishing Corp for six years running. With offices in Nashville and Santa Monica, BMM's roster includes the 2023 nominee for the inaugural Grammy Songwriter of the Year (non-classical) Laura Veltz, as well as hitmakers Jessie Jo Dillon, Geoff Warburton, Ryan Hurd, Matt Dragstrem, Sara Davis, Eric Paslay, Brett Young and Maddie & Tae, among others. The catalog features such global hits as “abcdefu”, “The Bones”, “10,000 Hours,” “In Case You Didn't Know” and 11 #1 hits co-written and recorded by Luke Combs. Molinar was named one of the 2021 Nashville cohorts for Harvard Business School's Young American Leaders Program. He is currently serving his 2nd term on the board of the National Music Publisher Association as well as a member of the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) board. He also serves as a board member for the Academy of Country Music, Music Health Alliance and sits the Country Music Hall Of Fame Education Council. Molinar was named a Rider Scholar while attending Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 1998 where he was inducted into the College of Media and Entertainment's Wall of Fame in 2021. He is a graduate of Leadership Music (2015) and a member of the CMA, ACM, AIMP and Recording Academy. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Molinar is a second generation immigrant of Mexican descent. He and his wife, Amanda, are proud parents of two young boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're speaking with Nicole Kasper of Odyssey Entertainment Group. Odyssey Entertainment Group, a women-led Influencer and Artist management company in Nashville, TN, was co-founded by Nicole Kasper and Paige Kosinski in February 2021. The company has grown rapidly, now comprising nine full-time team members and managing 53 exclusive talents. With a focus on innovation and excellence, Odyssey has successfully executed over 2000 campaigns since its inception. Nicole Kasper, as a co-founder and the Head of Management, brings a wealth of experience from the music and entertainment industry. Graduating from UCLA in 2014, her career has spanned various sectors including A&R, booking, and management, with roles at Universal Music Group, Live Nation, Clear Channel Radio, Creative Artists Agency, Big Machine Label Group, and Warehouse West Entertainment. Prior to Odyssey, Kasper was the Creative Director at Warehouse West Entertainment in Nashville, where she provided comprehensive support to artists for music release, recording, and promotion, as well as fan base growth. Her expertise was instrumental in guiding artists in aspects ranging from management selection to brand strategy and tour booking. Kasper's past clients include renowned names such as Cheap Trick, Jennifer Nettles, Alana Springsteen, Delta Rae, and Hank Williams Jr. Currently, Odyssey Entertainment Group's roster boasts an impressive social media footprint, with over 50 million followers across platforms. Connect with her: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolekasper4 Timestamps [00:02:01] TikTok legislation passed. [00:07:41-00:07:52] Nashville's popularity rise. [00:08:05] Nashville's appeal and growth. [00:13:32-00:13:43] Nashville internship experience. [00:15:07] Music industry careers. [00:21:46-00:21:57] Social media's impact on music. [00:23:53-00:24:04] Creator economy opportunities. [00:28:37-00:28:48] Workplace Mental Health Focus [00:32:17-00:33:24] Managing Mental Health. [00:33:24] Business partner dynamics. [00:39:52-00:40:02] Remote work challenges. [00:42:12-00:42:22] Music industry expansion debate. [00:44:54] Talent scouting process. [00:48:12-00:48:23] Pitching success strategies. [00:51:38-00:51:48] Building a creator's business. [00:54:09] Social media platform instability. [00:57:37] TikTok's potential disappearance. Want to join WIIM's Membership? Check out our website http://www.iamwiim.com/join Join WIIM's upcoming events near you! http://www.iamwiim.com/events Don't forget to follow us on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/iamwiim --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wiim/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wiim/support

Jaren Johnston is a hit songwriter and a member of the country rock band The Cadillac Three. Originally from Nashville, Jaren has written #1 songs for artists like Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Jake Owen, Billy Currington and more. He is currently signed as a writer at Sony Music Publishing and is signed as an artist at Big Machine Label Group. In addition to his songwriting, producing, and touring, Jaren is the co-founder of War Buddha Records. In this episode, we discuss Jaren's introduction to the music industry at a very early age, how he balances writing radio hits for other artists with writing hits for The Cadillac Three, his advice for young songwriters and much more. New Episodes every Tuesday.Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram. Social Channels for Ten Year Town:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokThis podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here. Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura. Artwork design by Brad Vetter. Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

Welcome to That Nerd Thing where we uncover the magical impact that fandoms have on our lives! In this episode, host Morgan speaks with Julian Raymond, a multi-Grammy Award winning and Academy Award nominated record producer and songwriter who is currently the Senior Vice President of A&R at Big Machine Label Group. They discuss Julian's journey in the music industry, his love for the technical side over performing on stage, working with a variety of artists (like Dolly Parton), and navigating the ever-changing music landscape. Julian also shares about some current artists he's working with and his thoughts on the future of music. He emphasized the importance of a good song, the role of the internet in shaping the industry, and the exciting prospects for new artists. 00:18 Introduction and Welcome 01:02 Julian's Journey and Passion for Music Production 01:48 Behind the Scenes of Record Production 03:26 Current Projects and Achievements 04:38 Career Evolution and Experiences 05:27 Working on Film Music vs Radio Music 06:20 Challenges and Rewards of Being a Producer 11:10 Encounters with Famous Artists 22:46 Entering the Music Industry and Career Reflections 27:07 Managing Conflict in the Music Industry 29:11 The Impact of Social Media on Music 30:41 The Resurgence of Vinyl 31:51 The Constant Evolution of the Music Industry 37:24 The Importance of Passion and Hard Work 41:16 The Future of the Music Industry 42:16 Final Thoughts and Advice Visit Julian's website at https://julianraymond.net/ Follow That Nerd Thing at: ⁠TikTok: @thatnerdthingpod⁠ ⁠Instagram: @thatnerdthingpod⁠ ⁠YouTube: @thatnerdthingpod⁠ Email: thatnerdthingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to share this podcast with your nerdy friends!

We had the pleasure of interviewing Greylan James over Zoom video!Greylan James is the product of a young man's hard work and experience, wrapped up in an original country song.Raised just north of Knoxville, Tennessee, Greylan knew that he was meant to be a musician at a young age. By the time he turned double digits, he was frequently performing at barn dances, local restaurants, and bars.He started writing songs as an early teen and began visiting Nashville with his family in hopes of a future career in Country music. He finally made the move after being ranked one of the top 100 guitarists under 21 by Guitar Center and appearing on Season 4 of NBC's The Voice.After earning a few more years of experience diligently writing in Music City, Greylan signed with Universal Music Publishing Group. He has earned songwriting credits on major records such as the smash hit “Happy Does” by Kenny Chesney, “If That Ain't God” by Chris Young, and “Real Friends” by Chris Janson featuring Blake Shelton.Greylan recently signed a record deal with Big Machine Label Group, and was announced as a 'Highway Find' on Sirius XM. He also received his first No. 1 as a songwriter on Jordan Davis' "Next Thing You Know."He's also released a new song called, "Undermine" and the fan-favorite "My Future" with over 1.9 million streams on Spotify alone. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #GreylanJames #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4972373/advertisement

In 2019, the pop music landscape was rocked when Taylor Swift took to Tumblr to expose that her arch-nemesis in the industry, Scooter Braun, had gained control over her life's work by owning the masters to her first six albums. She detailed how Braun—a manager, music business executive, and owner of Big Machine Label Group, along with Scott Borchetta—had taken advantage of her. Swift called on her fans to 'let them know how you feel.' And they did. Within a day, 'Swifties' brought record company offices to a standstill, sent threats to Braun's family, and cast the once-unknown executives into the limelight. In the first episode of this two-part series, we delve into the 'Taylor-verse' and expose the unsavory side of the music industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

主播：Selah | Anne 歌曲 ：开场：Shake It Off (Taylor's Version)结尾：Love Story (Taylor's Version)*更多节目配乐，请在“网易云音乐”搜索“一席英语-老外来了歌单”。 Taylor Swift前段时间重新录了专辑《1989》，官宣后，引起了网友的广泛关注。 1. Taylor Swift是谁？Taylor是美国非常著名的一位女歌手，中国粉丝对她的昵称是“霉霉”。当年，她的那首Love Story刚出来的时候，it just dominated every radio station there is（几乎每一个电台都在放这首歌）。 This song just stuck in people's head for so long（很多人都被这首歌给洗脑了）， 因为这首歌实在太火了，it was playing everywhere（红遍了大街小巷）。自那之后， she has released so many hit songs（她又出了很多热门歌曲），比如说：Shake It Off, Blank Space, Bad Blood…• dominate /ˈdɑ:mɪneɪt/ v. 在……中占首要地位• stuck in 陷入 现在，her Era's tour is happening worldwide（她正在进行全球巡演，主题是“时代巡演”）。In the last 3 years, she has been re-recording her albums. 在过去的3年里，她一直在重录她的专辑。 2. 为什么Taylor要重录专辑?她职业生涯的大部分时间，she had a deal with Big Machine Label Group（都是与大机器唱片公司签约），她的合约在2018年到期了。 2019年的时候，一个叫Scooter Braun的人在Big Machine Label Group买下了all of Taylor Swift's early songs（泰勒早期的歌曲），同时也买下了the copyrights to these song（这些歌的版权）。这也就意味着，Scooter Braun的公司现在拥有Taylor Swift's masters of these songs（泰勒这些歌的母带）。 When a musician signs with a label（当艺人跟唱片公司签合同的时候），唱片公司will have the ownership of the copyrights to their masters（通常会拥有母带的版权）。 那也就是说，Taylor Swift以前这些原版的录音包括它们的版权，现在都不属于她自己。She did not get a say in this deal（她对这笔交易没有任何话语权）。• label 唱片公司 • copyright 版权 She has now signed with a new label（她现在签了新的唱片公司），Universal Music Group。她实际上可以继续录新歌，have ownership of all of her masters going forward（拥有新的母带的版权），但是，她想要own her old songs as well（也拥有她老歌的版权）。 她是可以buy her music back，但是Braun would not allow her to buy her own music（不卖给她）。所以，泰勒直接重录，并且把新录的版本叫做“Taylor's Version”。Taylor's version has become very popular. 新录的版本大受欢迎。She's definitely won the battle. 3. 新录的专辑都有什么内容？重录的the album 1989泰勒版是今年十月新鲜出炉的，里面除了有the original songs（原歌曲），she also releases “From the Vault” songs，“From the Vault” songs指的是本来想要在原本的专辑里收录但没有被选中的歌曲），这些歌对于听众来说就是brand new songs 。• vault /vɔ:lt/ n. 地下室• brand new 全新的 新录的专辑 1989 (Taylor's Version) had a very sweet hand-written prologue（手写的序言）。 “I was born in 1989, reinvented for the first time in 2014, and a part of me was reclaimed in 2023 with the re-release of this album I love so dearly. ” 泰勒在1989年出生，然后在2014年也就是1989原始专辑发行的那一年，she reinvented herself for the first time（她第一次重塑了自我）。而2023年，通过重新发布这张她深爱的专辑（the album that she loves so dearly ）, she reclaimed a part of herself（她找回了自己）。• reinvent /ˌri:ɪnˈvent/ v. 以新形象示人• reclaim /rɪˈkleɪm/ v.拿回 “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine the magic you would sprinkle on my life for so long.” 即使是在她wildest dreams（最狂野的梦里），她也无法想象粉丝竟然能sprinkle so much magic on her life（在她的人生里撒出这么多的魔法）。 “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine...” 是一个很好用的句型，比如说：Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would be having dinner with Taylor Swift!我做梦都想不到我会和Taylor Swift共进晚餐。• sprinkle /ˈsprɪŋk(ə)l/ v. 撒；洒• sprinkle... on... 把……撒在上…… “This moment is a reflection of the woods we've wandered through and all this love between us still glowing in the darkest dark.” 这一瞬间，我们一起回忆the woods we've wandered through（我们曾徘徊过的森林），而我们之间的爱依然在glowing in the darkest dark（最黑暗的黑暗之中闪闪发光）。 Taylor真的很会用词，她的文字很有画面感，而且充满了温暖的力量。这句话说明she's gone through a lot of difficult times as well（她也经历了很多困难的时期） ，which is just like wondering through the woods (而这些就像是漫步于森林)。• reflection /rɪˈflekʃ(ə)n/ n.思考；回忆• wander /ˈwɑ:ndər/ v. 漫游• glow v. 发光 “I present to you, with gratitude and wild wonder, my version of 1989. It's been waiting for you.” With gratitude （怀着感激）以及wild wonder（狂放的惊奇），现在present to you（给大家奉上）Taylor's version of 1989。它一直在等你。• gratitude /ˈɡrætɪtu:d/ n. 感激之情• present to sb. sth. 向……展示 请留言告诉我们：你最喜欢霉霉哪首作品呢？欢迎留言到评论区一起聊聊。 1

I'm excited to introduce you to Big Machine Label Group's Tiera Kennedy's momma and learn more about this beautiful girl and her deep Alabama music roots. When her momma told me that she believes Tiera will be the Beyonce of country music I was like YES- that how big we have to dream for our kids! Natasha and her husband Teddy uprooted the entire family to come to Nashville to support their oldest daughter's dream and if you listen to Tiera's new single you'll learn that mom Natasha is in good company as the chief secret-keeper along with Jesus and Tiera's therapist. Thank you to our generous Got It From My Momma podcast friends at BAREFACED, we have this discount code to use: www.barefaced.comUse MOMMA15 for 15% off your first purchase! TEXT a Skincare Specialist at 25169 for complimentary consults and to answer any skin questions.www.coatdefense.comInstagram @coat_defenseUse MOMMA15 for 15% off Got it From My Momma on the WEBwww.gotitfrommymomma.tvHost- Jennifer Vickery Smith@jvickerysmith on Instagram WATCH podcast episodes on YouTube @gotitfrommymommapodcast

It's fall break for our kids in Alabama and Carla is on vacation this week with her family. Kristin invited her best friend to come on the podcast this week and chat about her job in the music industry and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bizzymomspodcast/message

Taylor Swift is on track for the first $1B+ tour ever, but that's old news..In this episode, we look beyond the public drama surrounding her masters and unpack the questions that have been overlooked.How valuable are the original recordings compared to Taylor's Version? How will that change once '1989' is re-released? How much money will Ithaca Holdings, Shamrock Capital, Big Machine Label Group, and Taylor herself make in the end? Can anyone else in the music industry pull this off??Join me and Tim Ingham, founder of Music Business Worldwide, as we unravel the complexities and explore the various stakeholders involved, offering insights and analysis from industry experts.02:48 Taylor Swift's record sales and tour results10:47 Taylor's NDA with Scooter Braun and 13 Management17:18 Scooter Braun buys Taylor's Masters23:47 The Value of Taylor's catalogue overtime28:02 Shamrock Capital ownership of Taylor's original versions29:18 Taylor Swift's re-recordings 41:31 Tim's experience writing deep dive articles on TaylorThis episode is sponsored by DICE. Learn more about why artists, venues, and promoters love to partner with DICE for their ticketing needs. Visit dice.fmEnjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapitalTrapital is home for the business of music, media and culture. Learn more by reading Trapital's free memo.

Big Machine Music general manager (and Laura's publisher) Mike Molinar joins the podcast to talk about his philosophy on songwriter-publisher relationships. Mike shares his advice to young songwriters, the nitty-gritty of publishing deals, and how understanding the structure of those deals is the vital to your success. Mike Molinar brings over twenty-five years of experience as a music publisher and advocate for creatives to lead the publishing vertical of HYBE America and the sister company of the Big Machine Label Group. Molinar, who was named one of Billboard's Country Power Players each of the last three years (‘20-‘22), oversees all aspects of BMM which was named 2021 Publisher of the Year by the Association of Independent Music Publishers Nashville. BMM has been ranked as a Billboard Top 10 Hot Country Publishing Corp for six years running. With offices in Nashville and Santa Monica, BMM's roster includes the 2023 nominee for the inaugural Grammy Songwriter of the Year (non-classical) Laura Veltz, as well as hitmakers Jessie Jo Dillon, Geoff Warburton, Ryan Hurd, Matt Dragstrem, Sara Davis, Eric Paslay, Brett Young and Maddie & Tae, among others. The catalog features such global hits as “abcdefu”, “The Bones”, “10,000 Hours,” “In Case You Didn't Know” and 11 #1 hits co-written and recorded by Luke Combs. Molinar was named one of the 2021 Nashville cohorts for Harvard Business School's Young American Leaders Program. He is currently serving his 2nd term on the board of the National Music Publisher Association as well as a member of the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) board. He also serves as a board member for the Academy of Country Music, Music Health Alliance and sits the Country Music Hall Of Fame Education Council. Molinar was named a Rider Scholar while attending Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 1998 where he was inducted into the College of Media and Entertainment's Wall of Fame in 2021. He is a graduate of Leadership Music (2015) and a member of the CMA, ACM, AIMP and Recording Academy. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Molinar is a second generation immigrant of Mexican descent. He and his wife, Amanda, are proud parents of two young boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Violet Saturn is a young up and coming band consisting of siblings  Lauren Carr Reed (vocals) and Spencer Carr Reed (guitars).   The band makes melodic pop-punk songs in the vein of Paramore.  They recently released a new album titled "All The Cool Kids" on the Big Machine Label (Sheryl Crow, The Struts).  We discuss the new album, songwriting, visual style, the L.A. rock scene and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Welcome Violet Saturn! 01:05 - New Album "All The Cool Kids" 01:30 - Signed to Big Machine Label Group 04:28 - Writing Songs & Learning to Produce 05:11 - Sweetest Life & Early Songwriting 06:00 - Young & Dumb & Songwriting Process 07:31 - Learning Music 09:01 - All the Cool Kids 11:27 - Developing Style 12:24 - Nick Ruiz of Joyous Wolf & L.A. Bands 13:47 - Troubadour 14:36 - Love You Madly 15:47 - Who Is She? with Josh Freese & Chris Chaney 16:54 - Over Songwriting & Recording 17:54 - You Should Go & Guitar Solos 19:30 - Korn, Influences & Modern Music 21:17 - Paramore & Opening Bands 22:07 - Getting Along as Siblings 23:17 - Losing Things in Malibu Fire 24:25 - Future Live Shows Locally & Tour27:58 - Humane Society & Pets 29:02 - Outro Violet Saturn website:https://www.violetsaturn.com/The Humane Society website:https://www.humanesociety.org/Chuck Shute website:https://chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Singer, songwriter, guitar player who splits her time between the Florida panhandle and up in Nashville. She released four singles in the first six months of this year and is about to drop one more song in conjunction with the release of a new album. Four years ago, after a four-month-long competition that featured more than 800 artists from around the country she was named the 2018 Nash Next champion, which earned her a record deal with Big Machine Label Group, home to the likes of Taylor Swift and Florida Georgia Line, among others. The video for a single she released in 2020 reached Number 1 on The Country Network's Top 20 Countdown, and recently she paired with Country Road TV to create her own show, called “Camp The Country.”

Photo by Bradford Rogne Photography We begin season five with Scott "Scooter" Braun. You might know him as Scooter Braun, one of the most prolific entrepreneurs and innovators in entertainment, music, tech, and beyond. Yet, during the Hoffman Process, Scooter reclaimed himself as Scott, the young boy he once was and the person he has always been.  Scooter shares that both sides of his familial line experienced great trauma and struggles. He was aware enough to know that his life as a child was good. Through the Process, he came to realize that he felt guilt for having struggles because his paled in comparison to those his parents and grandparents experienced. Through the Process, Scott was able to heal the pain of his past, understanding that we all face human trauma and challenges. Sharing about his upbringing, his loving parents, and what he learned through his Process, Scott cogently shines a light on the Path to Personal Freedom and Love. One beautiful thing Scott offers to us in this episode is the understanding that once we do the deep healing work of childhood, we can then step forward to discover who we really are, now, in the present day. From this present moment, we can continue to reclaim more and more of who we truly are. Scott recommends the Process to many of those he knows. When people remark about how much he has changed and want to know how this happened, he suggests they attend. More about Scooter Braun: Scooter Braun is one of the most prolific entrepreneurs and innovators in entertainment, music, tech, and beyond. Braun is the Founder and Chairman of Ithaca Holdings LLC., now a part of the HYBE America portfolio, a wholly owned subsidiary of HYBE, a South Korean entertainment lifestyle platform company. Braun is CEO and board member of HYBE. Ithaca Holdings LLC. is a fully integrated holding company, which invests in some of the largest management, media, and rights companies in the industry. Ithaca Holdings LLC has built an elite portfolio of acquisitions and partnerships including Big Machine Label Group, Mythos Studios, unscripted content studio GoodStory Entertainment and Atlas Publishing, among others. chine Label Group, Mythos Studios, unscripted content studio GoodStory Entertainment, and Atlas Publishing, among others. In addition, Braun is co-founder and partner of TQ Ventures, a leading investment firm focused on early-stage and growth-stage companies. Braun is also the Founder of SB Projects, a diversified entertainment, and media company with ventures at the intersection of music, film, technology, brands, culture, and social good. In addition to managing a robust roster of some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, J Balvin, Idina Menzel, Ashley Graham, and Tori Kelly, SB Projects has grown its film and television division to include a prolific slate of projects including the FX Network's most-watched comedy series “Dave,” YouTube's record-breaking docuseries “Justin Bieber: Seasons,” CBS's “Scorpion,” Ariana Grande feature documentary “Excuse Me, I Love You” with Netflix, “Never Say Never,” which remains the highest grossing music documentary in domestic box-office history and most recently, YouTube's critically acclaimed four-part docuseries “Demi Lovato: Dancing With The Devil.”  The company also has a multitude of projects in active development. As mentioned in the episode: The Holocaust: Scott's paternal grandparents survived the Holocaust. His grandmother survived Auschwitz while his grandfather survived Dachau. Cheshta Buckley: Cheshta is a Hoffman teacher and coach. Find out more about Cheshta here. Liza Ingrasci: Liza is CEO and President of the Hoffman Institute Foundation. She hosts a free, 45-minute live weekly Intro Call for those who want to know more about the Process. Rashi: "Rashi's surname, Yitzhaki, derives from his father's name, Yitzhak.

OH HECK! We've got THE Lauren Weintraub (aka the next big thing) on the pod this week. One of our first ever performers on the show back in 2018 and now she's blowing the heck up. We talked about growing up being theater kids, how she accidentally auditioned for Stranger Things, and what it was like performing at CMA Fest 2022!She's got a NEW SINGLE coming out soon called "Ex Appeal" and you can pre-save it at the link below! Follow her on TikTok at Instagram @laurenweintraub and pre-save her new single "Ex Appeal" right heckin' here! laurenweintraub.lnk.to/exappealFollow us at @nashvilletourstop on Instagram and TikTok! Follow Aaron Schilb at @theaaronschilb and Eryn Cooper at @onairwitheryn. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to Paul Deakin, just as he began his drumming career at age 6, he managed to temporarily end the support of his parents by breaking his drumheads right out of the gate.   Not long after that, he realized that sports weren't his thing and the only way that he would attract any female attention was to follow in Ringo's footsteps…so he cheerfully recalls.  Paul soon began private drum lessons and practiced every day…again challenging his parent's ability to deal with his new-found 'hobby'.  He joined his first band at age 15 and quickly learned the difficulty of the music business but never wavered.   Paul Deakin studied music at the University of Miami and along with perfecting his drumming skills, also studied mallets and after college, taught music for a bit in Miami.  By age 30, Deakin, along with lead singer Raul Malo and bassist Robert Reynolds, formed The Mavericks.  The band is now celebrating over 25 years together, have collected Gold and Platinum record awards, and in 1995, were the winner of the Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.  Deakin has also performed and recorded with other artists including David Mead, Matt King and Jason White.  The Mavericks are currently signed to the Big Machine Label Group and are recording and planning tours for the upcoming year.https://www.themavericksband.com/https://www.facebook.com/TheMavericksMusichttps://twitter.com/mavpaul59?lang=enHost - Trey Mitchelltreymitchellphotography IGfeeding_the_senses_unsensored on IGtrey mitchell: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074368084848For Sponsorship Information or Questions -  ftsunashville@gmail.comTheme Song - Damien HorneTake It From Me @damienhorne

Our guy making noise. Kentucky native, Kenton Bryant, may have grown up with his two feet firmly in the state's blue grass but his musical roots were planted deep in the sounds of legends like Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and The Eagles. In his teenage years you would likely find him in a garage, cranking up a Fender Vibrolux amp, banging away at the timeless songs of these greats. As time rolled on, his love of artists who could deliver raw emotions with a classic edge grew, and so did the list of his musical influences. Keith Urban, later followed by Eric Church proved that this authentic approach would explode in Country Music. Kenton knew that the craft he had spent so much time honing - unique phrases wrapped around thoughtfully crafted lyrics, sitting on a bed of classic rock textures – could have a home in Nashville. With no backup plan, Kenton uprooted his life and moved down I-65 south to pursue his dream of recording and performing music for a livelihood. His diligent work studying and crafting songs with hit-makers up and down Music Row paid off when in 2017, Kenton signed a publishing agreement with 50 Egg Music (Jonathan Singleton, Luke Combs) and Big Machine Music (publishing division of Big Machine Label Group).

Jason Adamo is a singer/song writer with a  truly soulful style with inspired lyrics and raspy falsetto. Adamo has recently received his first cut on a Major Label ("Beautiful Believer") on Brett Young's Big Machine Label Group debut LP "Brett Young" for which the album went platinum.To watch this podcast subscribe to the Hammered Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9quTONOZwPiHAT5kFcYT6Q

This week we sit down with Singer / Songwriter Jessie Ritter. Jessie shares how she won, nationwide talent search " Nash Next" and gain a record deal with Big Machine Label Group (home to heavy-hitters like Taylor Swift and Florida Georgia Line). We discuss the importance of honing a memorable live show and connecting with an audience on a deeper level. Tune-In to hear all about Jessies journey thus far as well as her current KOA Campground tour! See you "On The Rise"! Tanner LouisRise Music Group - "On The Rise"https://www.risemusicgroup.netJessie RitterSinger / Songwriterhttps://jessieritter.comHillo Digitalinfo@hillodigital.comhttps://www.hillodigital.comMusic By: Baxleyhttps://www.iambaxley.com

Scooter Braun has sold Taylor Swift's master for 300 Million dollars less than a year after purchasing them as a part of the acquisition of Big Machine Label Group for the same amount. In today's episode, I break down the transaction and get into the personal reasons why Taylor was denied the opportunity purchase her masters! Also in today's episode, I answer a question by one of our loyal listeners about songwriting competitions and reality shows. This episode is brought to you by The Artist Development Academy. Get the information, access and guidance you need to be successful in the music business direct from hit songwriters, multi-platinum producers, Grammy winners, and label and publishing company executives. All-access members get access to our entire library of online courses, a brand new course each month, plus you'll also get access to our members-only forum where you can post your work for feedback from industry pros and insiders as well as find new co-writers, collaborators and build music industry relationships that will help take your career to the next level. You'll also be able to join us for members-only live stream events and webinars to ask questions and connect with our instructors. Get 30% off your annual membership when you enter code: STEVE at checkout.   **   This episode is also brought to you by Performance Inspired Nutrition. Live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition. Whether you are wanting to lose weight, maintain your weight, get started in the gym or amp up your workouts, Performance Inspired Nutrition has exactly what you need. From whole food daily multi-vitamins, beauty and collagen support, zinc supplements and diet & energy support with natural metabolic enhancement to whey protein powder, apple cider vinegar pills and the amazing anti-inflammatory turmeric capsules, Performance Inspired Nutrition has you covered. Check out pi-nitrition.com to learn more and enter code steve at checkout to get 10% off your order. live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition.   ***   If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating us 5 stars and leaving a written review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a couple of seconds and it makes a huge difference in the ratings, plus I really enjoy reading them and featuring them on the podcast.    For show notes and past guests, please visit thestevefreeman.com/podcast   Follow Steve: Twitter: twitter.com/thestevefreeman Instagram: instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Facebook: facebook.com/thestevefreeman YouTube: youtube.com/thestevefreeman Sign up for Steve's email newsletter (“Inner Circle”) at thestevefreeman.com Work One on One with Steve in The Music Business Mindset Mentorship Program.

Just a few hours prior to recording, a couple stories grabbed Greg’s attention & inspired our newest named segment, which he’s calling “Tay-Tay Today”. A little over a year ago, former Kanye West manager Scooter Braun purchased Big Machine Label Group which owned the rights to Taylor Swift’s first six albums. In spectacular fashion, the Swifties unleashed on Scootie and drama ensued (interesting to note, Scooter has incredibly thin skin, which is really surprising, given his name, which is Scooter). So this week news dropped that Mr. Braun sold the rights to her catalog & Taylor confirmed that she’s been re-recording her entire catalog to give fans a way to listen to her music without supporting her adversaries. Oh Taylor, we genuinely love you! [Variety & Variety]Song: Here Lies Man - “I Told You (You Shall Die)”In other news, Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires announced that they were leaving the Country Music Association over the CMA’s failure to honor John Prine (as well as Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver) during the ceremony. So, basically the most perfectly assembled Jay story ever. We get into it and pivot to some overall issues facing Nashville today. [Pitchfork]Song: Barry Gibb - “Word of a Fool”Nick has some bad news, apparently vinyl is on its way out & we have COVID-19 to blame!! Actually, it looks like production is down because of plant shutdowns and sales haven’t been as high (probably because of the aforementioned drop in production, resulting in reduced availability). Nevertheless, Pitchfork is proclaiming the “Vinyl Revival” in jeopardy & we proclaim that assessment “Total BS”. [Pitchfork]Also, he’s really been digging Microphones in 2020 & everything else Phil Elverum has ben making the past few years.Album/Song: The Microphones in 2020

BTS give fans a preview of their new music video for 'Life Goes On', Ariana Grande goes futuristic for her '34+35' video and Taylor Swift reveals that Scooter Braun sold her Big Machine Label Group master recordings. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Tuesday, November 17th. 

This week's episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ is with George Briner. George is currently the President of The Valory Music Co, under Big Machine Label Group. Bart and George talk about how much his career has evolved over the years and how he shares his love of music to the people around him. Tune in to hear how much joy music brings to two people who are passionate about it! In this episode, you’ll hearBart & George discuss how George’s career evolved to where he is now the President of The Valory Music Co, under Big Machine Label GroupHow George loves to introduce new music to people, whether he has anything to do with that act or not. He’s a champion of music!For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/georgebriner Subscribe to the show and leave us a review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Smalley is one of my favorite up and coming country artists. During quarantine, he released, through Big Machine Label Group, his EP “If I’m Being Honest.” He tells the truth, writes the truth, and sings the truth. The Alaska native who came of age in Shreveport, Louisiana, sings his confessional, soul-baring songs with deep […]

Calamity Jane is a fairly new band , Lucy Cantley Joined John on the Phone from Nashville, to discuss her Music , the band and her take on the Classic " The Devil Went Down to Georgia 'Fronted and lead by violinist and singer-songwriter Lucy Cantley,newly announced Calamity Jane is more than just a band. According to Cantley, it is a “collaborative group project featuring various artists.”Together, they create Calamity Jane’s Signature folktronica sound—beautiful, folk melodies featuring the violin, interspersed with electronic elements and modern effects.Cantley, originally from NJ, began playing classical viola at age 6. Her greatest musical accomplishments include touring Europe with the Princeton Orchestra as a featured solo artist, studying with renowned teachers from the Juilliard and Cincinnati Conservatories, and sharing the stage with the acclaimed artists Sarah Chang and Joshua Bell.Moving to Nashville in 2017 to pursue more mainstream musical endeavors, Cantley quickly made a splash.Forming and leading the trio, TROIKA, at only a year old Cantley and team went on to win the renowned Nash Next 2018 competition lead by Big Machine Label Group and Nash FM. Approached with a label offer shortly after the fact, Cantley chose to turn it down in pursuit of a more independent career.Cantley’s further accomplishments include opening for Maddie & Tae, Travis Denning, Easton Corbin, Joe Diffie, Keith Anderson, and more.Like it’s name sake,Calamity Jane shows incredible promise to challenge the status quo, and perhaps make a mark in history

The Kings of Dope Criticism, Pharaohs of Prolific Opinion, and Emperors of Elevated Thought are back at it again. In this episode JustShola & your boy Harris dive into:• MUSIC POTPOURRI. Drake boo’d at Camp Flog Gnaw, Tyler reacts (13:11). DJ Khaled can’t hype the crowd (21:19). Summer Walker is sick of these…(24:59). Colin Kaepernick is sick of being blackballed; is the NFL sick of these...(32:46)? Mayo Report calls for Taylor Swift being sick of Big Machine Label Group & Scooter Braun (39:02). We got Shoutouts; Remy Ma for her new multi-million record deal while keeping her masters and publishing, Tyler The Creator for being awarded the WSJ’s Innovator Award, Lil Nas X for being awarded the Musical Event Of The Year by the Country Music Awards (46:32). New Music Report: Tory Lanez, Styles P, Dillion Ponders, Celine Dion, Jhene Aiko, Iamsu!, and much more (52:59). Finally we ask the question, What’s In Your Rotation (1:18:18)?• RANDOM THOUGHTS. Don Cherry, Disney+, Carmelo Anthony, KCP, Kodak Black, Migos, and Kanye West (1:25:55).Merch support is super appreciated at www.TrueNorthViews.ca. Follow us @TrueNorthViews on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Find us on Facebook @ www.Facebook.com/truenorthviewspodcast. Search ‘True North Views Podcast’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or your major podcast platform of choice. Subscribe, rate, and comment. Don’t forget to tell a friend x 6ix.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Plus, Big Machine Label Group is scared of Taylor Swift fans in Nashville who might be holding up pastel-colored protest signs.

Cynthia and Sarah recap on the events that took place at 2019 Soul Train Music Awards and the public feud between Taylor Swift and her old record label company, Big Machine Label Group.As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Entertainment Podcasts.We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast NetworkAdvertise with US: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us.html Website: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/entertainment-podcast.htmlITunes Feed : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-entertainment-podcast/id1116858310 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q49DE7J-lA4&list=PLF8Qial15ufrJ7-vujY_3aTCpxXxY1Q3A"list=PLF8Qial15ufrJ7-vujY_3aTCpxXxY1Q3ATwitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_EntrtainmtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Golden-State-Media-Concepts-Entertainment-Podcast-193287514391274/Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Entertainment Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying or redistribution of The GSMC Entertainment Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.

On this episode of the Beyond The Business podcast, Beasley Media Group CEO, Caroline Beasley speaks with Scott C. Borchetta, Founder, President and CEO of Big Machine Label Group. The Big Machine Label Group artist roster includes superstars Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, Brantley Gilbert, Lady Antebellum and many more. During their time together Caroline and Scott cover lots of ground and many topics including: ·       Growing up in the music industry ·       What it was like as a teen to move from southern California to Nashville ·       The new deal with Scooter Braun and the new company,  Ithaca Holdings  ·       The importance of being a great observer of culture and where it’s going ·       Scott’s thought process in approaching solutions for performance rights with radio ·       How important it is to cut through the noise and data to get it right for tomorrow ·       Understanding what we can do to be good citizens of the planet 

Steve goes on location the from historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home to one of NASCAR's four "crown jewel" events, the Brickyard 400, as well as the iconic Indianapolis 500. Steve is joined by Big Machine Label Group President & CEO Scott Borchetta for in-depth conversation about the brand's sponsorship of the Brickyard 400 weekend, his overall passion for motorsports, and his successful career as a music executive. Borchetta also reflects on his days as a driver, which includes winning three consecutive Super Truck championships (2003-05) at the famed Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville.

From his just-announced first look deal with Amazon Studios to his company's acquisition of Taylor Swift's catalogue via the Big Machine Label Group, Scooter Braun - the entertainment impresario guiding the careers of Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, J. Balvin, Demi Lovato and more - continues to drive the entertainment industry. It's a good time to revisit LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff's interview with him in which he lays out his business philosophy and speaks of his work with a bevy of superstars. Find and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. For more content, follow KindredCast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can hear our radio show every Saturday and Sunday at 2PM on SiriusXM Insight, channel 121.Please read before listening: http://www.liontree.com/podcast-notices.html

Today on Group Chat we discuss our recent bubble talk, census update, Trump's terrible July 4th, more on Scooter Braun and Big Machine Label Group, Uber co-founder buys record setting $72.5M home, Kim Kardashian renaming Kimono, Tesla claims record Q1, Nike cuts Betsy Ross Air Max 1 after Kaepernick comments, Adidas UK racist tweet, USWMNT are in the World Cup Finals and 15 year old Coco Gauff beats Venus Williams in opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings Acquires Scott Borchetta's Big Machine Label Group” is what Sunday’s official press release reads, we’ll take a look at a sample of Swift’s data while on Big Machine and on Republic Records.... chartmetric.com @chartmetric #chartmetric #chartmetric #musicanalysis #musicbusiness #taylorswift #scooterbraun

Alex Kline is a producer/singer/songwriter in Nashville, TN who is signed to Reviver Entertainment Group. Alex Kline produced the upcoming album from Big Machine Label Group artist Tara Thompson and co-wrote seven songs on the record, including “Someone to Take Your Place.” Kline served as co-producer on Australian artist Adam Brand’s No. 1 country album Get On Your Feet, and co-wrote Ronnie Dunn’s 2016 single “Damn Drunk.” Kline has also produced for and written with country music stalwarts such as Rascal Flatts, Reba, Bill Anderson, Mason Ramsey, Tenille Townes and others.

Big Machine Label Group/50 Egg country artist, Kenton Bryant talks touring, songwriting, opening for Willie Nelson and his love for Nashville. Kenton is a singer/songwriter originally from Kentucky, but now resides in Nashville, TN. You can find him on iTunes, Spotify, Facebook and Instagram.  New Single "Following My Broken Heart" Link: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/following-my-broken-heart/1449641498?i=1449641507&mt=1&app=music Tweet your questions to #DayJobPod on Twitter.  Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend about The Day Job Podcast w/ Alec Davis  Sponsors: coppercorrect.com Promo Code -  Queen Bed - CCQU200 King Bed - CCKG200 Website/Merch: alecdaviscountry.com

Allison Jones is an industry vet and the SVP of A&R at Big Machine Label Group.  Allison discusses what A&R is for her at Big Machine, and the do's and don'ts for writers/artists looking to take the next step in their career. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org. Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can do for you for your publishing and business needs, visit www.soundexchange.com and www.jammber.com. 

Chicago band Friday Pilots Club (Caleb and Drew) jumped in the Mazda CX-9 (on loan from the spectacular team at The Autobarn Mazda of Evanston) for conversation and food from Red Hot Ranch (3057 N. Ashland). Discussed this week: The Mazda CX-9 lends itself to an Iron Chef-type scenario. Bands need protein. Friday Pilots Club's winning the national next2rock competition, earning them a record deal with Big Machine Label Group. The band's reaction to being judged by the likes of Chris Jericho and Jonathan Davis. The night of the finals: What went on in their heads? Drew's laptop died like a Viking. The parade that welcomed Friday Pilots Club back to Chicago after their win. Next steps for the band: Album recording with a producer? The bands songs to-date. My favorite song, "Gold and Bones," an exercise in vocal calisthenics.  "Bad as Hell": It's a sex song. Swagger is a key ingredient of the band's total package. Caleb's crotch issues on stage. Friday Pilots Club needs more fog on stage.

Chicago band Friday Pilots Club (Caleb and Drew) jumped in the Mazda CX-9 (on loan from the spectacular team at The Autobarn Mazda of Evanston) for conversation and food from Red Hot Ranch (3057 N. Ashland). Discussed this week: The Mazda CX-9 lends itself to an Iron Chef-type scenario. Bands need protein. Friday Pilots Club's winning the national next2rock competition, earning them a record deal with Big Machine Label Group. The band's reaction to being judged by the likes of Chris Jericho and Jonathan Davis. The night of the finals: What went on in their heads? Drew's laptop died like a Viking. The parade that welcomed Friday Pilots Club back to Chicago after their win. Next steps for the band: Album recording with a producer? The bands songs to-date. My favorite song, "Gold and Bones," an exercise in vocal calisthenics.  "Bad as Hell": It's a sex song. Swagger is a key ingredient of the band's total package. Caleb's crotch issues on stage. Friday Pilots Club needs more fog on stage.

Special Edition with Rick Barker! We will open our phone lines (1-646-381-4339) and our chat room at our website www.JosieShow.com for all your questions! Rick is the former manager of Taylor Swift and currently manages American Idol Winner Trent Harmon and Consults Scott Borchetta and The Big Machine Label Group. We will have him with us answering all your questions about the ins and outs of the music business. You won't want to miss it!

Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum joins Chuck, Rahcael and Grunwald before their show at DTE Energy Music Theater with Darius Rucker! The last time Lady A was in town, Dave and Charles whooped Chuck and Grunwald in a game of Ping Pong. Well, Chuck and Grunwald are read for a rematch! What will the wager be? Is Charles scared of the boys and potential to lose? Charles also talks about Lady Antebellum being on their new record label, Big Machine Label Group!

Sponsor: Amazon Alexa Skills Udemy Course - Every business, blogger, podcaster, personal brand or anyone interested should have an Alexa Flash Briefing Skill... LEARN how to create one by clicking the link below. Discount is automatically applied when clicking the link below.  https://www.udemy.com/alexa-skills-how-to-create-an-alexa-skill-flash-briefing/?couponCode=TOMWICKSTEAD   On this episode, I talk to Rick Barker, former manager of Taylor Swift, founder of Music Industry Blueprint about his extremely interesting background. From being homeless and having a cocaine addiction through to managing and mentoring artists.  About Rick: “You Don’t Drown By Falling Into The Water, You Drown By Staying There.” You will find these words on Rick Barker’s business card and he mentions it in almost every conversation he has with either aspiring artists or those recovering from an addiction. He is a manager, entrepreneur, author, podcaster and consultant focusing on the recent changes in the music business. By sharing his experience and insider tips, he helps his clients understand the music business and fast-tracks their steps to success. While those things describe his business life, the titles that he loves most are the ones which describe his personal life: Sober, Christian, Husband, and Father. Rick grew up in Alabama and was raised by a single mom. Growing up with very little in way of money and resources, Rick developed a work ethic and learned to hustle at the age of 12. By the age of 14, he was helping his mom financially support his brothers and sister. Rick was not a fan of the traditional education system. He found himself doing just enough to get by in the classes that didn’t interest him, yet excelling in those that did. At the age of 17, his life changed dramatically when he moved to California to live with his dad. He got involved with the wrong crowd and ended up quitting high school. Later, he found himself addicted to drugs and living homeless on the streets of LA. On April 4 1989, after battling a cocaine addiction Rick got on his knees and prayed that God would let him die. Yet, God had other plans for Rick. These plans included sobriety, pursuing his dream of being on the radio, marrying his wife (Jill) and having two awesome children (Brianna and Logan), and one day meeting and managing Taylor Swift. All of these trials and tribulations influenced him to become the man he is today. Like he always tells the audiences he speaks to, “Your Past Does Not Define Your Future, I am Living Proof.” Rick currently manages American Idol Winner Trent Harmon and Consults Scott Borchetta and The Big Machine Label Group. Find rick @ www.rickbarker.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/rickbarkermusic ★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ★☆★ ★FOLLOW ME BELOW★ ► Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesinbusiness ► Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-wickstead-1a3245158/ ► Instagram: www.instagram.com/tom.wickstead ► Website / Blog : www.storiesinbusiness.com ► iTunes: https://goo.gl/UMx32j ► Spotify: https://goo.gl/dqNhij   Tags Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Marketing, Social Media, Success, Motivation, Motivational, Inspiring, Inspirational, Conversions, Sales, Sale, Ecommerce, Consulting, start up, business, businesses, Management, Marketing, top podcast, business podcasts, podcasting, speaker, public speaker, keynote, media, best podcasts, Inspiration, Millionaires, billionaires, daily show, weekly show, successful, stories in business, Inspirational,

Recognized by Nashville Songwriters Association International as "One to Watch" (for being a songwriter on the rise), already in her young career she has performed at the likes of Downtown Disney (Orlando, FL), The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville, TN), Eddie's Attic (Atlanta, GA), and The Coca Cola 600 Speed Street Festival (Charlotte, NC). She has recorded two EPs working with Nashville producer, songwriter, recording artist Greg Bates, whose Music City debut landed him in the Billboard Top 5 with his Big Machine Label Group release "Did It For The Girl." An ASCAP songwriter and already a CMA member, Dare is sponsored by MAC Cosmetics and she is involved with many charitable events.

Rick Barker is undoubtedly one of the strongest influences working behind the scenes of the music industry today. In this episode, Rick talks about how he navigated the industry, from working at radio stations to becoming a consultant for Big Machine Label Group. Rick has a desire to share the knowledge he has gained over the past 25 years in a way that is brutally honest, thought-provoking, and valuable. Key Highlights: ⇾ The importance of asking the right questions⇾ Rick's journey through the music industry⇾ Rick's work as a successful music consultant  Time Stamps01:19 - Who Rick Barker is and his expertise in artist development02:53 - Rick's love of music that stems from listening to the radio as a child04:21 - How Rick turned his life around after following the wrong path05:33 - The radio station job that started Rick's career08:08 - Rick's journey with Taylor Swift that shifted the future of his career11:57 - How the music industry is changing with internet marketing  Connect with RickContact: rick@rickbarker.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message

Rick Barker is undoubtedly one of the strongest influences working behind the scenes of the music industry today. In this episode, Rick talks about how he navigated the industry, from working at radio stations to becoming a consultant for Big Machine Label Group. Rick has a desire to share the knowledge he has gained over the past 25 years in a way that is brutally honest, thought-provoking, and valuable. Key Highlights: ⇾ The importance of asking the right questions⇾ Rick's journey through the music industry⇾ Rick's work as a successful music consultant  Time Stamps01:19 - Who Rick Barker is and his expertise in artist development02:53 - Rick's love of music that stems from listening to the radio as a child04:21 - How Rick turned his life around after following the wrong path05:33 - The radio station job that started Rick's career08:08 - Rick's journey with Taylor Swift that shifted the future of his career11:57 - How the music industry is changing with internet marketing  Connect with RickContact: rick@rickbarker.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message

Spiritual Happy Hour is thriled to welcome Stephaine and Cheryl Lynn Spinner from the country music group Spinn on Thursday, November 16th at 8pm Eastern Time.  They're city girls with country hearts and they're putting their cowboy boot imprint on the Garden State and the rest of the country.  We will be talking about the power of music and how it can transform and heal us.  Join us as we listen to to their story/journey and hear some of their music from their new album Freedom. This past year Spinn won country music station NASH FM’s NASH Next regional competition – which featured over 750 bands – earning them a trip to Nashville to perform in the finals, and tour with the other Top 10 finalists from around the country. Brooks & Dunn’s Kix Brooks, who was one of the competition’s judges, was so impressed with the duo that he asked to be part of the Spinn Fan Club (other judges included Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta, Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus, and Season 4 winner of The Voice, Danielle Bradbery). A lot of people have been asking to be a part of Spinn's fan club lately, as their spot on the NASH Next tour gave them the opportunity to show all of America what NJ and NYC already knew – a Spinn live show is always a good time. Hitting the stage with their unique mix of traditional country – including Cheryl Lynn playing the Autoharp – playful banter, and a heaping dose of humor, Spinn wins people over with both their music, and their personalities. It’s a combination that has brought country music fans together in many of New York and New Jersey’s top venues, including Rockwood Music Hall, The Stone Pony, and Maxwell’s.

After working in A&R for over 25 years one might think you would be tired of the eb and flow of the industry, but for Allison Jones she’s still “obsessed” with her job. Allison is the leading force of recognizing and nurturing talents of many artists that are currently and have been with Big Machine Label Group with Scott Brochetta. In the last decade of Allison’s tenure at Big Machine, she’s over seen the talents and song choices of artists like Taylor Swift, Steven Tyler, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Florida Georgia Line, Carly Pearce, Midland, Thomas Rhett, Cheap Trick, and way more to name. In this episode we hear the rise of an industry pro from “mailroom” beginnings to the industry’s leading A&R executive. What are the challenges of working in A&R, and how does one land the job? Discovering artists in today’s ever changing climate, and it’s faults and successes. Allison shares some examples how their current artists were noticed by BMLG. In the eyes and from the ears of the industry, how can artists be noticed and continue growth. Visit www.bigmachinelabelgroup.com to view their full roster and check out Allison’s Instagram/Twitter @alliej0308.

Jimmy is a rockstar- I'm not kidding- he had a huge pop hit "Where Are You Now," before becoming EVP of the entire Big Machine Label Group as well as being President of BMLG Records (which is one of the 5 labels in the Big Machine Label Group). His story is amazing. He started as an artist, and over time switched to the business side of the music industry where he has broken acts like Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Darius Rucker and most recently A Thousand Horses and Brett Young. We talk all about what goes into picking a single, signing an artist, and the power of radio. Jimmy also is just a great guy and family man to the core. #carolinehobby #bigmachine #lukebryan #ericchurch #dariusrucker #athousandhorses #brettyoung #podcast #nashville Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

BehindTheNote.com/64 We cover a lot in this 45 minute episode with Rick Barker, Taylor Swift's first manager. Some questions we answer are: • When is a good time to hire a manager • How to build a loyal audience • And of course, Advice For A Successful Music Career ;) Grab a pen and paper, take notes, and then get to work! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rick Barker strives to teach artists how to be artists. With major changes in the music industry and digital world, record labels expect artists to build their online presence and fan base, become great songwriters and performers, and ultimately create their own buzz. Labels no longer spend thousands of dollars to “develop” an act. Today, labels are interested in investing in small businesses. Therefore, it is the artist’s job to treat their art as a business and become an attractive partner to a record label. Between formerly managing music superstar Taylor Swift, serving as the Social Media Mentor to finalists on FOX’s American Idol, and working as a private consultant to entities such as Big Machine Label Group and Live Nation, Rick Barker’s influence on the music industry is without question. Utilizing his extensive experience in radio, Rick created the “Nashville To You” radio tour, which played an important role in the early development of several acts, including Taylor Swift and Sugarland. With marketing tactics featured in Billboard and other well-known publications, Rick has dedicated his life to helping independent artists plot out the most efficient strategies for turning their music into a career. He is also the co-author of “The $150,000 Music Degree”, a music business e-book that, upon its release, was the most downloaded book on Noisetrade and he created Social Media For Music, the first ever step by step instruction course dedicated to the Music Industry. He was the first record promoter hired by Big Machine’s Scott Borchetta, where he had a role in the label’s first Number One record with singer-songwriter Jack Ingram. Rick later went on to found his own marketing and consulting firm, at which his first client was Sony Music Nashville. He is also the mastermind behind Music Industry Blueprint, a development service teaching artists from around the world everything they need to know about the complicated music business. We hope Rick’s free resources inspire you to take control of your career and become a business-minded artist who is ready to take on this crazy industry. As always, feel free to reach out with any questions.

This week we’re joined by Rick Barker out of Nashville, former manager of Taylor Swift, Social Media Mentor to American Idol finalists, and private consultant to Big Machine Label Group and Live Nation. He strives to teach artists how to be artists, and treat their art as a business. Rick is also the founder of Music Industry Blueprint, and his marketing tactics have been featured in Billboard. He’s dedicated his life to helping independent artists plot out the most efficient strategies for turning their music into a career. In this interview, Rick shares so much advice, including some of the misconceptions artists have around the music business, and the importance of social media in today's music industry. Highlights: - Rick shares what the three things he wants people after being in contact with him - We hear why Rick encouraged Taylor Swift to meet 500,000 people - “It really means something when you have an artist who is willing to do the work” - Rick Barker, 2016 - “You don’t fill a stadium with... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Ken Mills, BJ Kramp & Michael Butler as we discuss 2003's Cheap Trick CD "Special One"To celebrate Cheap Trick’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and signing to Big Machine Label Group, the band is giving away a free download of “No Direction Home” from their upcoming BMLG release. Click and enter your email below and a link to download will be sent straight to your inbox.No-Direction-Home“Like” us on Face Book.http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereDownload (right click, save as)

Join Ken Mills, BJ Kramp as we welcome Brian Beebe back as we talk Robin & Brian's recent show, Robin on the morning news & CT news.To celebrate Cheap Trick’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and signing to Big Machine Label Group, the band is giving away a free download of “No Direction Home” from their upcoming BMLG release. Click and enter your email below and a link to download will be sent straight to your inbox.http://www.tailorednews.com/u/Welcome/86520-145181-0/145181/Sign-Up-to-get-No-Direction-Home“Like” us on Face Book.http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereDownload (right click, save as)

The Rock Hall of Fame came to their senses and Surrendered. Finally Cheap Trick is in the Hall Of Fame, a New Album coming, 2016 looks like a great year to be a Cheap Trick FanTo celebrate Cheap Trick’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and signing to Big Machine Label Group, the band is giving away a free download of “No Direction Home” from their upcoming BMLG release. Click and enter your email below and a link to download will be sent straight to your inbox.No-Direction-Home“Like” us on Face Book.http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereDownload (right click, save as)

How does a rebellious teen in a punk-y band in Hollywood and part-time semi-pro race car driver become one of the most powerful people in the music industry based in Nashville...? Scott Borchetta's story is one of drive, passion and (eerily quiet) intensity. From being on stage and on tour playing bass guitar to being behind the scenes helping to build country artists' careers he is now back in the spotlight as the man who was instrumental in launching the juggernaut that is Taylor Swift and, currently, the Season XIV mentor on American Idol. And if you think AI got intense this week - wait 'til you hear what Scott wants from the contestants now! Tough, passionate, confident and super smart, here's some insight into a powerful player in entertainment. Enjoy! -LM Like you don't already know, you can watch American Idol Wednesday nights on FOX-TV. Watch the two-night finale on May 12-13, 2015. More here. And learn more about the Big Machine Label Group here. Follow Scott on Twitter here; @scottborchetta

How does a rebellious teen in a punk-y band in Hollywood and part-time semi-pro race car driver become one of the most powerful people in the music industry based in Nashville...? Scott Borchetta's story is one of drive, passion and (eerily quiet) intensity. From being on stage and on tour playing bass guitar to being behind the scenes helping to build country artists' careers he is now back in the spotlight as the man who was instrumental in launching the juggernaut that is Taylor Swift and, currently, the Season XIV mentor on American Idol. And if you think AI got intense this week - wait 'til you hear what Scott wants from the contestants now! Tough, passionate, confident and super smart, here's some insight into a powerful player in entertainment. Enjoy! -LM Like you don't already know, you can watch American Idol Wednesday nights on FOX-TV. Watch the two-night finale on May 12-13, 2015. More here. And learn more about the Big Machine Label Group here. Follow Scott on Twitter here; @scottborchetta

How do you become a Biz woman who ROCKS? Listen to our Interview with Lois Lewis of Republic Nashville to find out! Lois Lewis just happens to be one of my childhood friends! For years, I've watched her on Facebook and have been fascinated by her business journey! She is a radio and music industry rock star! She began her career as a radio host and is now the Regional Director for Republic Nashville - Big Machine Label Group, representing country music artists like The Eli Young Band, The Band Perry and Florida Georgia Line. Their sister company Big Machine Label Group represents Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw just to name a few. In this inspiring interview, Lois shares about her journey as a business woman in the radio and music industries, what it takes to get the attention of the decision makers and how important owning your personal brand truly is! http://BizWomenRock.com/119 Lois' Kick-A$$ Quotes: You want people to know that you're just like them. You want to be where everybody else is. You find the balance when you can and if you have a great support system with you, you just figure it out. Lois' Favorite 5: 1. Book: Matilda by Roald Dahl (get a free audio of this book now! http://www.audibletrial.com/BusinessWomenRock) 2. Tool: Concur (an app that tracks expenses!) 3. Musician: Taylor Swift 4. Concerts: Garth Brooks & Justin Timberlake 5. Meal: stuffed peppers http://BizWomenRock.com/119

Jake Basden burst onto the New York PR stage even before graduating in 2006 with a public relations degree. In 2006, Basden was named one of the top five PR students in the country by PR Week magazine. In 2008, after working in the industry for just two years, Basden received the Young PR Professional of the Year award also from PR Week. Basden is the director of publicity for the Big Machine Label Group in Nashville and works with country music stars like Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts and Jewel. His got his first industry job interning for two summers with Ogilvy PR Worldwide in New York and was offered a full-time position following graduation. After just two years with Ogilvy, Basden moved on to Edelman PR where he first began promoting celebrities and athletes.