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This week on Diving In Deep, Sara is joined by rising country artist Mackenzie Carpenter! Mackenzie shares what it's like to not only be in a band with her family, but also with Sara's son Avery. They dive into all things music and songwriting, football, and Mackenzie's style. Mackenzie also shares what her path in music has looked like in the past couple of years and how she's gotten to collaborate with artists like Megan Moroney. Tune into this week's episode to hear more about Mackenzie Carpenter and why she loves cows so much!Listen to Unbroke: (https://ffm.to/seunbroke)About Mackenzie Carpenter:Hailing from the small town of Hull, GA, Mackenzie Carpenter is the spunky blonde girl-next-door who fell in love with music at first sight. She spent her childhood writing songs alongside her brothers and singing in church, and many years later, this outspoken star is breaking the mold for small-town women by sharing her truth. She kickstarted her career as a songwriter in 2021 and has since opened for talents like Miranda Lambert and Megan Moroney, putting her cheeky yet nuanced musical abilities on full display. After signing her first record deal with The Valory Music Co. in 2022, Mackenzie has been named to Spotify's Hot Country 2024 Artists To Watch, CMT's Next Women of Country class of 2023, and Nashville Briefing's Artists To Watch 2023, and she has been featured on countless other spotlight programs. Armed with the knowledge that everyone has a little bit of “hot mess” in them, no matter how shiny the book cover may seem, Carpenter embraces the crazy and tacky things that make life more interesting.LET'S BE SOCIAL:Follow Mackenzie Carpenter:Instagram – (@mackcarpmusic)Tiktok – (@mackcarpmusic)Twitter/X – (@mackcarpmusic)YouTube – (@MackenzieCarpenter)Facebook – (@mackcarpmusic)Website – mackenziecarpentermusic.comFollow Diving in Deep Podcast:Instagram –(@divingindeeppod)TikTok – (@divingindeeppod)Twitter – (@divingindeeppod)Facebook – (@divingindeeppod)Follow Sara Evans: Instagram – (@saraevansmusic)TikTok – (@saraevansmusic)Twitter – (@saraevansmusic)Facebook – (@saraevansmusic)Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN)YouTube – ( @TheCastCollective )Instagram – (@TheCastCollective)Twitter – (@TheCastCollective)Directed by: Erin DuganEdited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams, & Michaela Dolphhttps://www.thecastcollective.com

Message me your 'Takeaways'.Lachlan and Zak Kuhn explore the layers of Zak's life, from his journey in podcasting to his experiences in the music industry. They discuss the hustle behind securing high-profile guests like Bobby Bones, the birth of Zak's Nashville Briefing, and the importance of perseverance in the face of doubt. Zak shares insights on finding contentment and setting ambitious goals, emphasizing the thrill of overcoming challenges and the value of supportive relationships.He reflects on his personal journey, the sacrifices made for his passion, and the strategies he employs to build a strong network. The dialogue emphasizes the balance between personal fulfillment and professional ambition, highlighting the significance of enjoying the process while striving for growth.Support the showJoin us in the Strong Men of Value Academy (Waitlist Open)https://www.themanthatcanproject.comFollow Lachlan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91Website: https://themanthatcanproject.com/Newsletter: https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.ck.page/profileDo Something Today To Be Better For Tomorrow

With a career spanning over four decades, Steve Earle has proven himself a master storyteller and one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. In 1986, his record Guitar Town, was released to wide-spread critical acclaim, shooting to number one on the country charts, and is today, regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. While he first won an audience as a country artist, it didn't take long for him to demonstrate that designation was too narrow for him. His rough neck poetics, outspoken and unapologetic lyrical stance, and literate yet down to earth musings, have captivated audiences across genres, with his music running the gamut from country, bluegrass, and folk to the blues, roots, and rock. With 22 studio albums under his belt, he has found room for both personal and the political, often writing about the stuff of everyday life and the forces that shape and define our existence. Some of his most notable releases including his commercial breakthrough Copperhead Road (1988), and Grammy Award winning records The Revolution Starts...Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES (2009). The versatility in his discography, the strength of his work, and consistent critical acclaim has helped Earle attract a loyal following, who are more than happy to continue following his stylistic evolution. Cut from the same cloth as legendary folk singer-songwriters like Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell, Zandi Holup's raw brand of original folk country flourishes through raw unfiltered storytelling reminiscent of Dolly Parton and emphasized by her emotive vocals. Her edgy, deeply emotional lyrics and unique voice set her apart. She sings about the good, the bad, and the ugly. Her music is a voice for the unheard. A Grassroots following placed her on the map as snippets of demos and unreleased songs resonated across social media in increasing numbers. Her first release, “Wait for You,” sat at No. 1 on the all-genre Spotify Fresh Finds playlist, amassing over a million streams with no promotion outside of her TikTok following. Named a 2023 Artist to Watch by The Nashville Briefing, Holup signed a publishing deal with Arthouse Entertainment and TurnTable Music in partnership with Universal Music Publishing, and a record deal with Big Loud Records in 2023.         EPISODE CREDITSMichael Perry - Host Phillip Anich - Announcer Keenan McIntyre - Engineer Gina Nagro - Marketing Support FOLLOW BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA https://www.facebook.com/bigtopchautauqua/ https://www.instagram.com/bigtopchautauqua/ https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtopchautauqua https://twitter.com/BigBlueTent FOLLOW HOST MICHAEL PERRYhttps://sneezingcow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow https://www.instagram.com/sneezingcow/ https://twitter.com/sneezingcow/ 2024 TENT SHOW RADIO SPONSORSAshland Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.visitashland.com/  Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau - https://www.bayfield.org/  Bayfield County Tourism - https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/150/Tourism  The Bayfield Inn - https://bayfieldinn.com/  Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.cable4fun.com/  SPECIAL THANKSWisconsin Public Radio - https://www.wpr.org/ 

Sarah Burke interviews musicologist, assistant professor and researcher Jada Watson. Jada shares her background in classical music and her transition to researching gender representation in the music industry. She talks about her published research, participating in a recent panel at CRS in Nashville (Country Radio Seminar) and the controversy surrounding Beyoncé song 'Texas Hold 'em.' She also shares surprising findings about the song and its impact on new listeners. The conversation then shifts to the lack of representation at festivals, particularly in headlining positions. The Ottawa Blues Fest lineup is examined as an example. Jada emphasizes the importance of actively supporting underrepresented artists through streaming, buying music, attending shows, and sharing their work. She also highlights the need for intersectional representation and creating safe spaces in the industry. Works discussed in this episode: Jada's reports: https://songdata.ca/radiodata/ The latest data: https://songdata.ca/2024/02/29/on-diversitea/ Research Jada is most proud of: Redlining in Country Music And this study on back-to-back airplay US Country Radio Research that launched all of this April 2019 study And the first research she did on Canadian Country Radio in September 2019 Jada Watson is an assistant professor of Digital Humanities in the School of Information Studies at the University of Ottawa. She also coordinates Digital Humanities programming for the Faculty of Arts. She has taught both in the School of Music and is the coordinator for the Digital Humanities program and her research reflects this intersection.  Principal Investigator of the SongData project, her research aims to harness the potential of music industry data to study how popular music genres form, develop and change over time. Centered on issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in country music, her research focuses on interpreting the “Big Data” emerging from the popular music industry's efforts to track radio, streams, and sales (and ultimately capture revenue), in the current regulatory and media environment.   This research has been featured in national and international publications, as well as in media outlets such as Apple Country Radio's Color me Country with Rissi Palmer, the New York Times's Popcast, CBC's The National and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Findings emerging from SongData projects have been cited as a major source in a report submitted to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in response to the National Association of Broadcasters' proposal to deregulate radio ownership, as well as in a Grammy Recording Academy report on inclusion and diversity in the music industry. In 2020, she was a research partner on CMT's EqualPlay initiative. Much of her research is available publicly via SongData.ca. She has written for various news outlets (including NBC's Think series, Nashville Scene, The Nashville Briefing, and Toronto Star) and has spoken to industry audiences at MusicBiz, SXSW, Triple A radio's NonCommvention, and Country Radio Seminar. Her work on representation in the industry also appears in Popular Music & Society, Popular Music History, and American Music Perspectives. She has chapters in several edited collections and is co-editor of Whose Country Music? Genre, Identity, and Belonging in Twenty-First Century Country Music Culture, a collection of essays on country music in the twenty-first century with Paula J. Bishop (Cambridge UP). Thanks to Organic Traditions for sponsoring the Women in Media Podcast! Head to www.organictraditions.com and use code womeninmedia20 for 20% off at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you don't know, my company Nashville Briefing is releasing our debut print issue today! This conversation with Bobby Bones was for a Q&A that appears in the print issue. The audio here was never meant to be listened to but I decided we should put it out anyway. Have fun!

Sony/Monument recording duo Tigirlily Gold is on the podcast this week! We talk about them being on the cover for Nashville Briefing's debut print issue, their current radio single "I Tried A Ring On", and so much more. I even harmonize with them live on the air. These girls are blowing up! Listen to our convo now

With a career spanning over four decades, Steve Earle has proven himself a master storyteller and one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. In 1986, his record Guitar Town, was released to wide-spread critical acclaim, shooting to number one on the country charts, and is today, regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. While he first won an audience as a country artist, it didn't take long for him to demonstrate that designation was too narrow for him. His rough neck poetics, outspoken and unapologetic lyrical stance, and literate yet down to earth musings, have captivated audiences across genres, with his music running the gamut from country, bluegrass, and folk to the blues, roots, and rock. With 22 studio albums under his belt, he has found room for both personal and the political, often writing about the stuff of everyday life and the forces that shape and define our existence. Some of his most notable releases including his commercial breakthrough Copperhead Road (1988), and Grammy Award winning records The Revolution Starts...Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES (2009). The versatility in his discography, the strength of his work, and consistent critical acclaim has helped Earle attract a loyal following, who are more than happy to continue following his stylistic evolution. Cut from the same cloth as legendary folk singer-songwriters like Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell, Zandi Holup's raw brand of original folk country flourishes through raw unfiltered storytelling reminiscent of Dolly Parton and emphasized by her emotive vocals. Her edgy, deeply emotional lyrics and unique voice set her apart. She sings about the good, the bad, and the ugly. Her music is a voice for the unheard. A Grassroots following placed her on the map as snippets of demos and unreleased songs resonated across social media in increasing numbers. Her first release, “Wait for You,” sat at No. 1 on the all-genre Spotify Fresh Finds playlist, amassing over a million streams with no promotion outside of her TikTok following. Named a 2023 Artist to Watch by The Nashville Briefing, Holup signed a publishing deal with Arthouse Entertainment and TurnTable Music in partnership with Universal Music Publishing, and a record deal with Big Loud Records in 2023.     EPISODE CREDITSMichael Perry - Host Phillip Anich - Announcer Keenan McIntyre - Engineer Gina Nagro - Marketing Support FOLLOW BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA https://www.facebook.com/bigtopchautauqua/ https://www.instagram.com/bigtopchautauqua/ https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtopchautauqua https://twitter.com/BigBlueTent FOLLOW HOST MICHAEL PERRYhttps://sneezingcow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow https://www.instagram.com/sneezingcow/ https://twitter.com/sneezingcow/ 2024 TENT SHOW RADIO SPONSORSAshland Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.visitashland.com/  Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau - https://www.bayfield.org/  Bayfield County Tourism - https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/150/Tourism  The Bayfield Inn - https://bayfieldinn.com/  Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.cable4fun.com/  SPECIAL THANKSWisconsin Public Radio - https://www.wpr.org/ 

Emily Falvey is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter. She is an alumna of Belmont University's Curb College, graduating in 2018 with a B.A. in Songwriting & a B.B.A. in Music Business. Falvey signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with Shane McAnally's publishing company, SMACKSongs, in April 2018. The single she penned for Big Loud artist MacKenzie Porter, “Seeing Other People,” recently reached #1 on the Canadian country airplay chart. Falvey has other recent & upcoming releases with artists such as Walker Hayes, Carly Pearce, Tiera, Josh Kerr, Jake Scott, and more. Falvey is a member of the AIMP Songwriter Series class of 2019, was voted "Favorite Songwriter" by Young Entertainment Professionals (YEP), & was named to the inaugural Nashville Briefing 30 Under 30 List. Enjoy the conversation!

Emily Falvey is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter & alumna of Belmont University's Curb College, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2018 with a B.A. in Songwriting & a B.B.A. in Music Business. Falvey signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with SMACKSongs in April 2018. The single she penned for Big Loud artist MacKenzie Porter, “Seeing Other People,” recently reached #1 on the Canadian country airplay chart. Falvey has other recent & upcoming releases with artists such as Walker Hayes, Carly Pearce, Sam Fischer, Jimmie Allen, Tiera Kennedy, Callista Clark, Madison Kozak, Josh Kerr, Jake Scott, and more. Falvey is a member of the AIMP Songwriter Series class of 2019, was voted "Favorite Songwriter" by Young Entertainment Professionals (YEP), & was named to the inaugural Nashville Briefing 30 Under 30 List. In addition to her day-to-day work as a professional songwriter, Emily currently serves as Young Alumni Regent on Belmont University's Board of Trust, works as an adjunct professor in Belmont's Songwriting department, serves as Secretary of Mental Health Initiative & gives back to K-12 students as a songwriting instructor & music industry liaison for Writers Room U. Emily also offers a service for aspiring songwriters. You can find it on Instagram @cuppawemilyfalvey along with her profile @emilykfalvey. https://www.smacksongs.com/emily-falvey

It's rare… like REALLY rare… that I'm BLOWN AWAY by someone's podcast content – but The Zak Kuhn Show immediately stopped me in my tracks. Everything about Zak's show is top-notch: his cover art, his audio quality, his writing skills, his intentionality behind the content, his marketing strategy, the caliber of guests – but most impressive of all is Zak's thoughtfulness in the prep he does before each interview, resulting in honest and vulnerable conversations you won't hear anywhere else. In this conversation, Zak shares: how he was able to get 5k+ subscribers for his newsletter in just 2 years, the tips and techniques he recommends for getting the best and most unique interview from each podcast guest, why he once spent roughly THIRTY HOURS prepping for a SINGLE podcast interview, the INCREDIBLE series of strategic events (including, you guessed it… buying a billboard) that leaded to landing Bobby Bones as the guest on his 100th podcast episode, and so much more! Zak Kuhn is an entertainment entrepreneur and media personality, always at the intersection of music and culture through his various ventures. Most notably, he is the Founder & CEO of The Nashville Briefing – a newsletter covering the confluence of country music and the global music business – that in just two years amassed thousands of subscribers. On his podcast The Zak Kuhn Show, Zak interviews leaders, legends and icons in the world of entertainment, including Bobby Bones, Matt Stell, Ingrid Andress, Kelleigh Bannen, Tenille Townes, Seaforth, Kristian Bush of Sugarland, Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line, BRELAND, Mitchell Tenpenny, Lindsay Ell, Dan Smyers of Dan + Shay, and many more. CONNECT FURTHER WITH GUEST:Website: https://www.thenashvillebriefing.com Podcast: https://apple.co/3DFKwufYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCleatV1PZDARg0tuAcWuYTATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezakkuhnshowIG (personal): https://www.instagram.com/zak_kuhn_official IG (podcast): https://www.instagram.com/thezakkuhnshow CONNECT FURTHER WITH ANGIE:Podcast: https://www.yougetwhatimsaying.com Listen Early and Dynamic Ad-Free on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/44Y6rbYSocial Media: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/socialmedia Contact: yougetwhatimsaying.podcast@gmail.com Monetize Your Podcast: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/monetizeSupport the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/yougetit/membershipADVERTISE ON THE SHOW: To inquire about host-read ads or to become the show's next Presenting Sponsor, please send an email to yougetwhatimsaying.podcast@gmail.com.EPISODE CREDITS:Podcast Logo: Abby MurdockPodcast Cover Photography: April Bowers CreativeBE ADVISED:Formerly titled Podfluencer Society (for before that, 4 Things For Your Podcast), episodes 1-114 share insights and strategies specifically for podcasters. As the podcast has undergone a complete rebrand, some links and information referenced in earlier episodes have likely changed. Please contact us at yougetwhatimsaying.podcast@gmail.com if you cannot find what you are looking for. The views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host and team or the owner of this Intellectual Property. This podcast is not an authority of legal advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek professional counsel with regard to their brand, business, and otherwise. Many of the product and service promotions in each episode are under the negotiated terms of affiliate or sponsorship agreements. If a link is clicked and a purchase is made, an affiliate commission may be received. However, we recommend products or services that we personally endorse and believe may be beneficial to others. This information is disclosed in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Blair: Blair Miller is a rising music business executive who is the Founder & CEO of Chaos Creators – an entertainment marketing agency focused on disrupting traditional artist development and fan engagement in the digital space. Before launching Chaos Creators, Miller was the Creative Director of Jonas Group Media, an entertainment marketing agency she founded with Kevin Jonas, Sr. Here, Miller oversaw the marketing strategy for artists and creators such as Frankie Jonas, Lanie Gardner, PUBLIC, Melanie Pfirrman, LIVVIA, and Lucy Cloud. She also launched social campaigns with influencers such as Charli D'Amelio, Bella Poarch, Avani, Lil Huddy, and Madi Monroe. Miller is a featured professional on The Nashville Briefing's “30 Under 30” list for 2022. Highlights of Miller's career include guiding Frankie Jonas' explosive TikTok growth and limited edition merch drop, capitalizing on PUBLIC's viral song “Make You Mine,” campaign ideation and execution for Melanie Pfirrman's single “Suda” featuring Pitbull, and sustaining Lanie Gardner's viral “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac cover video and surprise remix release of “Dreams” with David Guetta. In just two years at Jonas Group Media, Miller's clients amassed over 405 million Spotify streams, 2.3 million user-generated TikTok videos, 226 million YouTube views, and 19 million social media followers. Miller earned her degree in Music Business from Belmont University. During her time at Belmont, she honed her marketing skills through stints with Scooter Braun Projects, Atlantic Records, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Nashville, The Recording Academy, Country Music Association (CMA), and Crowd Surf. After graduating, Miller began her career as a Digital Marketing Manager at Thinkswell where she supported the social media efforts of clients such as Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Vince Gill, Randy Houser, Chase Bryant, and Country Radio Seminar (CRS).

If you're a country music fan, you know about Lindsay Ell and how great of a guitar player she is. You might not know that she was recently featured on a PBS series called American Anthems. Each episode of the show follows a different country star as they meet a local hero. The show has received wide critical praise, and the song "Let the Words Come Out”, which Lindsay wrote in the episode, is now being submitted for a Grammy. On top of that we talk about Lindsay's practice routine, returning to host Canada's Got Talent, and she even shares tips on how to slide into someone's DMs. You'll learn a lot in this episode. Don't miss it.

Brian Kelley of Florida George Line is on the podcast this week, along with wife Brittney Kelley and business partner Bryan Bulte. The trio talk about their new NFT project Chill Cowboy Country Club, BK's solo career, and what's around the corner. Everyone in this episode is incredibly well spoken and knowledgeable about the world of crypto. If you're an outsider, this conversation will make you want to get involved. But it goes deeper than that. You'll want to be in the friend group after listening.

David Morris might have the biggest song in the world today. His track “Carrying Your Love” is number 2 on the TikTok viral sounds chart and climbing. Almost a million people have used the sound, including JoJo Siwa, and Tana Mongeau. If you're on TikTok, you probably know it. What you probably don't know is that David is from West Virgina and has been grinding in this business for a long time. He knows the game and how to play it. If you're a fan of the track, this will give you context. If you're a hater, this interview might make you give David a second listen.

Zach Beeken, Garret Nichols, and Colton Pack make up Restless Road. The group just finished their sold out headline "Bar Friends Tour" and their current single "Growing Old With You" is at country radio right now. We talk about how the group came together, connected with Kane Brown, built a following on social media and so much more. If you want to know what it takes to make it as a country band in Nashville, this episode will answer all your questions.

Jared Gutstadt is the CEO and founder of Audio Up, one of the most talked about music companies today. As a music producer and song writer, Jared has collaborated with Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley Bob Dylan, Lil Wayne, Steven Tyler, Machine Gun Kelly, 24kGoldn, T Bone Burnett and DJ Khaled. He is a two time Emmy nominee, 3 time Cannes Lions winner, and is one of ASCAP's most synched TV composers of all time. Jared created Audio Up as an ecosystem of premium entertainment content within the music and audio space. If you know about the company or are hearing about it for the first time, you will learn something in this episode. Don't be fooled by the cowboy hat and laid back demeanor. Jared in a genius and is taking audio to the next level. You'll want to be on his team after listening.

Signed to Warner Music Nashville and Disney Music Groups's Buena Vista Records, band members Dawson Anderson and Emma Salute boast stage credits worldwide, from Stagecoach Festival in their home state of California to C2C: Country to Country Festival in London. The duo just got off the road with Gary LeVox and are currently in the studio recording new music with Nashville legend Dann Huff. Want to know what's bubbling under the surface here in Nashville? This episode is for you.

Kim Taylor is the director of Real Sound Money Fest, the first bitcoin music festival. She booked the lineup and put the whole event together, which is happening in Miami April 9th. It is closing out the Bitcoin 2022 conference which starts April 6th. Use the code "MOON22" to get 10% off passes for the event. 

The Boys have had their show taken over by the great Zak Kuhn, head of the Nashville Briefing and The Zak Kuhn Show. The boys waste no time jumping right into how Russian tours are dealing with the growing Ukrainian crisis. While also pondering, could Country music be next for multi-million dollar catalog acquisition? Jason Aldean could be the first with his new 100 million dollar deal. Lastly, Evergreen Artists, like Tears for Fears, are in the forefront. With longer and longer careers, Newer records serve as a catalyst for increased catalog consumption. This, the FGL Musical, and more on the Biztape! NEWSLETTER SIGN UP: https://mailchi.mp/2fd94bbdb746/untitled-page Socials:   Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @TheBiztape Email: thebiztapepodcast@gmail.com Sources: AJR Cancels Russian Tour Due to Ukraine Invasion — Will Others Follow? By Variety Tears for Fears are Back by Variety SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP BUYS JASON ALDEAN MASTERS IN $100M+ DEAL By MBW Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This episode was pre-recorded earlier this month at one of our live YEP Edu Panels, which took place at HOME: Nashville's first and only 24/7 community for music and media production. They were generous enough to host some of our educational panels this year and we were immensely impressed by the space. Part 2 of our live recording features Libby O, who is our host of the YEP podcast and her own podcast The Libby O Show. We've also got our YEP Director of Events Zak Kuhn on the mic, you may know him from the Nashville Briefing and of course The Zak Kuhn Show. This panel also features Matt Burrill from In The Round a podcast and weekly show series at Live Oak, and Tamone Bacon from The State of Black Music which is tied to the new Museum of African American Music on 5th and Broadway. Special thanks to Caroline Hodson for moderating this live recording! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yeppodcast/support

This episode was pre-recorded earlier this month at one of our live YEP Edu Panels, which took place at HOME: Nashville's first and only 24/7 community for music and media production. They were generous enough to host some of our educational panels this year and we were immensely impressed by the space. Part 1 of our live recording features Libby O, who is our host of the YEP podcast and her own podcast The Libby O Show. We've also got our YEP Director of Events Zak Kuhn on the mic, you may know him from the Nashville Briefing and of course The Zak Kuhn Show. This panel also features Matt Burrill from In The Round a podcast and weekly show series at Live Oak, and Tamone Bacon from The State of Black Music which is tied to the new Museum of African American Music on 5th and Broadway. Special thanks to Caroline Hodson for moderating this live recording! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yeppodcast/support

Cody Alan is one of country music's biggest radio personalities. Keith Urban says he "makes Ryan Seacrest look like a slacker". As host and executive producer of CMT Radio, millions of listeners hear Cody daily on more than 200 radio stations. On CMT's flagship music show, Hot 20 Countdown, his face can also be seen in 90 million homes. He has interviewed everyone from Taylor Swift to Blake Shelton, and Bradley Cooper to Dolly Parton. Cody has a brand new book out titled Hear's The Thing and we talk all about it. If you know Cody, you will love this conversation. If you don't know him, this episode will make you a fan. 

Panos Panay is the Co-President of The Recording Academy. Prior to his current role he served as the Senior Vice President for Global Strategy & Innovation at Berklee College of Music. A serial entrepreneur, he is the founder of Sonicbids; the founder of Berklee's Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship; and co-founder of the Open Music Initiative. His first book “Two Beats Ahead: What Musical Minds Teach Us About Innovation” (co-authored with IDEO partner Michael Hendrix) was selected by The Financial Times as a business book of the month in April 2021 and featured in Harvard Business Review's IdeaCast. He is one of the great minds in the music industry. 

Legendary ZZ Top guitarist Billy F. Gibbons is on the podcast this week and he has a new solo album, "Hardware." We discuss the early days of ZZ Top, what is was like opening for Jimi Hendrix, what inspires him today and where he likes to eat in Nashville. Here is a man who doesn't need much of an introduction.

Marshall Sandman is the Managing Partner of Animal Capital, a venture firm that was co-founded with manager Michael Gruen and some of the biggest influencers on the planet. With the help of fellow co-founders Josh Richards, Griffin Johnson and Noah Beck, Animal Capital has access to over 100 million consumers across the world and is investing in some of the most innovative companies today. We talk about the portfolio, what Sandman looks for in founders, why the stigma around influencers is over and so much more. You're going to love Marshall! 

Kristian Bush is a singer, songwriter, record producer and one half of the country music duo Sugarland. In this episode we talk about how Kristian prepared for his TED Talk, how he wrote the opening lines to Sugarland's biggest hits, why he recently started writing musicals and so much more. I guarantee you'll learn something from Kristian.

For over twenty years Bruce Pomahac was the Director of Music for The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization in New York City, where he helmed the restorations and supervised new editions of OKLAHOMA!, CAROUSEL, ALLEGRO, SOUTH PACIFIC, THE KING & I, PIPE DREAM, CINDERELLA, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and many others. He is currently Musical Consultant for Concord Music (Rodgers & Hammerstein, Rodgers & Hart and Kern & Hammerstein), The Irving Berlin Music Company, and the estates of Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner. In this episode we talk about how he got the gig, what it takes to restore an iconic show and how he kept the music relevant for new generations. We also dive deep into the history of Annie Get Your Gun, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary.  

Dustin Boyer is a partner at Venture Music, one of the top digital marketing firms in Nashville. We talk about how to grow a fanbase, TikTok strategy, what most artists get wrong when it comes to marketing and so much more. Dustin is all about the analytics and he is one of the sharpest guys in the biz. This episode is going to make you grateful that there are people as knowledgeable as Dustin working in music .

Carter Faith is a Nashville songwriter and artist on the rise. We discuss her path as an artist, why she moved to Nashville and her songwriting process. For Carter, it's all about the song but she loves being on the stage and she recently opened up for The Avett Brothers. In Nashville, Carter constantly comes up in conversation. The industry is rallying behind her and she has been featured on playlist covers for Fresh Finds and Today's Country. Learn about her now, before she blows up.

Pete Ganbarg is a true record man. He is a 2-time Grammy winning executive who is the President of A&R at Atlantic Records. He learned the business from Clive Davis and over the past 30+ years has played a major role in the careers of some of the most influential artists in the world. We talk about his involvement with Santana, Train, Hamilton, BRELAND and so much. We also talk about his podcast Rock & Roll High School and how the show came together. You're going to love Pete. This episode will remind you why you got into the music business.

Charlie Davis is the founder of Preffy, a brand new marketing platform that was recently acquired by Nashville based company Songfluencer. Preffy is changing the way artists engage with fans by allowing them to host competitions to see who can get the most likes on a social media video, that features their song. We talk about how Charlie built the platform, the future on influencer marketing, why Songfluencer CEO Johnny Cloherty was willing to bet big on Preffy and so much more. If you work in the fan engagement business, this episode is for you. 

Ted Chapin is the former president of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. He has lead Broadway productions and revivals, including “South Pacific” Broadway revival, “The King and I,” “Oklahoma!” and “Carousel.” He also approved television productions such as “The Sound of Music Live!” on NBC and “Cinderella,” starring Whitney Houston and Brandy, on ABC. We talk about how he got the job, the importance of these shows today, how Ariana Grande's "7 Rings" came together and so much more. We also talk about "Annie Get You Gun" which is celebrating its 75th anniversary and how Rodgers & Hammerstein were involved in the iconic show.

This week we sit down with Zak Kuhn (@zak_kuhn_official) of The Nashville Briefing (@nashvillebriefing) and Riser House Records (@riserhouse). Zak is quickly making a name for himself in the Nashville music industry. Tune in to learn more about Zak's journey thus far along with his newsletter and podcast “The Zak Kuhn Show”!Tanner LouisRise Music Group - "On The Rise"https://www.risemusicgroup.netZak KuhnThe Nashville Briefinghttps://www.thenashvillebriefing.comHillo Digitalinfo@hillodigital.comhttps://www.hillodigital.comMusic By: Baxleyhttps://www.iambaxley.com

BEXAR (pronounced ‘bear') is comprised of Chris Ryan (lead vocals/guitar) and Logan Turner (vocals/banjo/guitar). The band self-released their debut EP in 2018 and have accumulated over 25 million streams to date. Now signed to Warner Music Nashville, BEXAR has been in the studio working on a new EP with producers Ross Copperman and Luke Laird. The project will be released September 3rd. The group is also getting ready to open a string of dates for Keith Urban. These guys are going to make you wish you were in a band.

All the way from Boston, Lori McKenna is one of Nashville's most in demand songwriters. From Girl Crush to Humble & Kind to Always Remember Us This Way, Lori has written some of country's biggest hits. Not only do we talk about her guitars and songwriting process, but we get into how she wrote the hits, why she loves living in Boston and what you need if you want to invite her to your show. Lori McKenna is magical and it's contagious. This episode will make you wish you were a hit songwriter.

Mary Rahmani is Triller's global head of partnerships and TikTok's first U.S. music executive. Most recently she launched Moon Projects, a new agency specializing in creator curation; content strategy for short-form, vertical platforms; and a label imprint in partnership with Republic Records. Not only does Mary talk about the current landscape of platforms like Triller and TikTok, she also goes into how she got her start in the industry, what she looks for in clients, how to grow your social numbers and so much more. Mary is amazing. You'll love her story.

Seaforth are a musical duo consisting of Tom Jordan and Mitch Thompson. They are signed to Sony Nashville and are one of the most talked about rising acts in Music City. Their current radio single is called "Breakups" which they co-wrote with Liz Rose and Cameron Bedell. We talk about moving from Australia to Nashville, how the duo signed their label deal, the worst foods they have ever eaten and so much more. 

Emily Oberman is a New York-based multidisciplinary designer and a partner at design studio Pentagram. She is responsible for the recent rebrand of Warner Chappell and Warner Records. Emily is also the creator of the SNL opening credits, the current DC Comics logo, the Late Night With Jimmy Fallon logo, and so many more. We talk about her process, what goes into building a brand, how to get the most out of a graphic designer and so much more. 

Tenille Townes is doing country music her way. The rising star is getting ready to release new music and hit the road with Brothers Osborne. We talk about her new single "Girl Who Didn't Care", the one year anniversary of her album The Lemonade Stand, how she shared a stage with Shania Twain at 9 years old and so much more. 

On episode 72, Kevin Griffin and Brandt Wood talk with Zak about how they created the iconic Tennessee music festival Pilgrimage. We also get into what fans can expect from the upcoming 2021 event, why the VIP package is worth it, Kevin Griffin's secret smoothies recipe and so much more. 

Jennifer Turner is the CEO of the Tennessee Performing Art Center (TPAC). We talk about how she got the gig, what goes into organizing the season, the future of theater in Nashville and so much more. The 2021 - 2022 season has already been announced and tickets are going fast!

Robyn Ottolini describes herself as the Eminem of country music. No joke. In 2020, Ottolini's career took off with the viral TikTok hit “F-150”. Since then, she signed with Warner Music Nashville, recently announced a brand new tour and has been releasing music non stop. Despite recently making her debut trip to Music City, she is one of Nashville most talked about rising artists.

John Marks has been the Global Head of Country at Spotify since 2015. He moved to Nashville in 2010 to work at SiriusXM, where he became Head of Country Music Programming. During his tenure at SiriusXM, he brought The Highway to prominence and helped bring artists like Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion, Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Rice, and Russell Dickerson to a national audience. Marks recently decided to step away from his powerful position on Spotify to launch new endeavors, including a brand new website: https://www.johnmarks.me  

Steve Lassiter got his start in the music business as a production assistant at Sound Seventy Productions in 1977 at the age of 19. He went on to have a 20 year career at APA where he became Partner / Sr VP and then Co-Head of Worldwide Music, representing artists like Travis Tritt, The Charlie Daniels Band, Crystal Gayle, Lee Greenwood, Little Texas, Kansas, Jackyl, The Gatlin Brothers, and many others. Today, Lassiter is launching a brand new agency, Reliant Talent. We talk all about it.

Kelleigh Bannen is the host of The Kelleigh Bannen Show and Today's Country on Apple Music Radio. She is also a longtime artist herself. We talk about what goes into creating her radio shows, how she preps for interviews, when she is coming out with new music and so much more. 

Tracy Gershon is a leader in the entertainment industry and music business. She has worked with and signed Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, The Mavericks, Brandi Carlile and many others. We talk about her rise in the industry, her brand new publishing company, the best country music albums and so much more.

Adam Lowenberg is the Chief Marketing Officer at Primary Wave. He is responsible for some of the most compelling and unique marketing concepts within the modern music industry. Prior to being at Primary Wave, Lowenberg was Sr. VP of Marketing for Island Def Jam and served as Sr. VP of Marketing at Virgin Records. We talk about his rise in the industry, the 15th anniversary of Primary Wave, how he creates national holidays for his clients and so much more. 

Adam C. Sansiveri is Head of the Nashville Private Client Group at AllianceBernstein. He is also a Broadway producer, film financier, tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, restaurateur and a renewable energy investor Adam started his career as a classical vocalist and has performed at the Verbier Festival, the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, and Tanglewood. We talk about the growth of Nashville,  NFTs, selling song catalogs and so much more. 

Sibling trio Track45 is one of Nashville's most buzzed about acts. Consisting of Jenna, Ben, and KK Johnson, Track45 fill a NEED in the genre for a fresh, harmony-driven band set to explode on behalf of Country Radio, streaming, and social media platforms. The siblings on their own have written songs for artists including Lee Brice, Charlie Puth, Justin Timberlake, Weezer, Dierks Bentley, HARDY and many more. Now the trio is ready to make a go on their own.

Seth Godin is an institution. He is a teacher, author, entrepreneur and you will have a hard time finding a modern business book that does not reference his work at least once. We go on a wild ride hearing Seth's thoughts on music, building a fan base, how to pick yourself, and so much more. Seth's newest book The Practice is out now.

Ian Munsick is that guy. He one of Nashville most buzzed about artists and signed with Warner Nashville in 2020. Munsick is co-managed by his wife and legendary manager of George Strait, Erv Woolsey. We talk about his rise in the industry, his musical upbringing, where to get the best western shirts and so much more. His new album Coyote Cry is out now. 

Kurt Deutsch is the Senior Vice President for Theatrical & Catalog Development at Warner/Chappell. He is also the President and founder of Sh-K-Boom and Ghostlight Records. Kurt has worked on some of the most iconic cast albums from the last 20 years including: In The Heights, Book of Mormon, The Last Five Years, Pippin, 13 and many more. Kurt is an entrepreneur, a pioneer and a leader in the Broadway community and the music industry.

Sarah Trahern is the CEO of the Country Music Association (CMA). We dive deep into her journey to Music City, how the CMA is innovating around the world today, the recovery of the music industry and so much more. This episode is simply a must listen. 

Joseph Hudak is the senior editor at Rolling Stone's Nashville office, which covers the country and Americana genres. Prior to joining the iconic title in 2014, he was the managing editor of Country Weekly magazine and spent 12 years at TV Guide magazine as an editor, dissecting and writing about television programming. Joseph is a pioneer in country music journalism and we talk all about it. 

Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Tony Award), 13 The Musical and so much more. We talk about the return of live events, what makes a perfect logo, how he knew Ariana Grande would become a massive star and so much more. 

Jordan Burger is the head of Madison House Nashville. He has worked with artists such as Oasis, Squeeze, Kid Rock, Kevin Costner, Southern Avenue, Sugar Ray, Los Lonely Boys, Rob Zombie, Marc Cohn, American Idol Winners [David Cook, Nick Fradiani, and Kris Allen] and many more. We talk about the current booking landscape, why so many music industry legends come out of Emory University, the secret to the perfect New York bagel and so much more. 

Michael Barra & Stephen Snedden are the lead producers behind the Florida Georgia Line inspired musical "May We All". The show plans on making its debut in June of 2022 and will be part of the upcoming Broadway at TPAC series in Nashville. We talk about the show, the upcoming national tour, the future of Broadway and so much more.

David Kells is the the Executive Vice President at Bridgestone Arena and the Nashville Predators. He oversees operations for the entire venue and has been named twice to Billboard's Country Power Player list. We talk about how the venue is reopening, the best place to watch a show, why the venue community is so collaborative and so much more. Kells even mentions the best Bridgestone snack! Tune in to find out what it is. 

Jody Williams might as well be a Nashville institution. Born and raised in Nashville, he started his career in the mail room at BMI. He then climbed the ranks to work at publishing companies like Charlie Daniels' Hat Band Music, Screen-Gems Music, Chappell Music, Tree Publishing and MCA. Williams has championed talent such as Alison Krauss, Brooks & Dunn, Maren Morris, Eric Church, Natalie Hemby, Jeffrey Steele, Carrie Underwood, and many more. Last year, Williams launched a brand new venture, Jody Williams Songs. we talk about it all.   

Martha Earls is the longtime manager of country superstar Kane Brown. Prior to that, she had careers at companies like Warner Chappell, BMG and co-founded the Company that would eventually become Big Machine Music. 

Chris Swanson is the co-founder of Secretly Group, which includes independent record labels Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar, The Numero Group and Secretly Canadian, as well as music publisher Secretly Publishing. Secretly Group artists include Bon Iver, Phoebe Bridgers, The War On Drugs, Mitski and many more. He is also one of hollywoods top music supervisors, most recently working on Motley Crue's biopic, The Dirt.

Mat Devine is the head of Music Partnerships for Cameo. Prior to that he created and fronted the alternative rock band Kill Hannah, which was signed to Atlantic Records. He also starred in the Spider-Man Musical on Broadway. We talk all about it! 

Ben Vaughn is the President/CEO of Warner/Chappell Nashville. Prior to that, he was the youngest executive to head a major publisher in Nashville, as EVP & GM at EMI. Vaughn started out running an independent music publishing company at the age of 20. Today, he works with some of the biggest songwriters and artists in music including Thomas Rhett, Rhett Akins, Jesse Frasure, Nicolle Galyon, Liz Rose, Dan + Shay and many more. The Nashville Briefing  

Hey misfits! This week Steve and Emmy actually live up to their logo by tackling some real-life cryptid stories — Steve takes on Bigfoot (a classic) and Emmy talks about the storm-inducing creature that shoots lighting bolts out of its eyes: the Thunderbird. Then we dive into an interview with a very special guest, Zak Kuhn! Whether he's running sh*t at Backboard Entertainment, hosting his podcast (Zak Kuhn Show) or writing the very popular Nashville Briefing newsletter, Zak is always on the cutting edge of what's new in the music industry. He tells us the behind the scenes of what it's like to chat with some of the biggest names in country, the hilarious way he came up with the name “Backboard Entertainment”, what he would do if he was invisible for a day and so much more. To round out the episode, Steve and Emmy talk through episode 10 of Kid Nation — and it looks like Bonanza city may finally go off the rails for good under new leadership. If you'd like to check out Zak, don't fear. We've got a lot of places you can find him! To find the Nashville briefing, Backboard Entertainment, The Zak Kuhn Show, Twitter, and Instagram: Annddd if you want to hear more from Steve and Emmy, remember to tune in every Thursday for more mind-blowing and hysterical content. You can also check out our blog on our website And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @podcast_misfits ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andrew Stone is the Head of Chugg Music, the Management, Publishing, and Record Label arm of Chugg Entertainment. He manages Australian superstars like Sheppard, Lime Cordiale and Mia Rodriguez. Andrew is also head and founder of City Pop Records. When industry leaders like Scooter Braun or Dre London need to team up with a manager from Australia, they team up with Andrew Stone. Listen to Andrew's acts Sheppard, Lime Cordiale and Mia Rodriguez on Spotify. Click to learn more about Chugg Music and City Pop Record. 

Alex Goodman is the head of digital at Riser House Records. He also manages the career of major label recording artist Dylan Brady. Alex is one of the fastest rising executives on Music Row. If you want to know how to make it in the modern music business, then this episode is for you. This podcast is presented by The Nashville Briefing

Morgan Hayduk & Andrew Batey are the co-founders and CEOs of Beatdapp, a startup solving a 4 billion dollar problem in the Music industry. Every year 15% of streams on DSPs go unaccounted for; Beatdapp is helping labels find these missing royalties. The company has been written about extensively in publications like Billboard, Music Business Worldwide and Music Row. It also has an A-list advisory board with industry legends like Joe Galante, Bryan Turner, Benji Rogers and the former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Beatdapp is a company of the future. Learn about it now. This podcast is from The Nashville Briefing

Will Farrell-Green is the head of Music Content at Twitch. This episode was recorded live as an industry webinar. We talk about best streaming strategies, if your artists should be on Twitch, how to get them on, and so much more! If you have even considered putting your art on Twitch, this episode is for you! This podcast is from The Nashville Briefing