Podcasts about Sony Music Nashville

How do we navigate seismic shifts in our industries and our lives while striving to remain true to ourselves and those we care about? In this episode, Jerry sits down with Randy Goodman, recently retired Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville, to reflect on a career arc that spans decades of change, challenge, and profound personal growth. Randy opens up about his time at the helm of Sony Music Nashville, leading through a rapidly transforming business landscape, the global pandemic, and the social upheaval of recent years. Together, Jerry and Randy explore the concept of "ending well," and what it means to finish a significant chapter of one's life with intention, care, and grace. The conversation wades through the joys and trials of artist development in an era defined by digital disruption, the decline of traditional radio, and the emergence of platforms like TikTok. Randy shares how he shepherded his team and roster of artists through extraordinary circumstances, and how executive coaching and a sense of curiosity became his compass in uncertain times. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: www.reboot.io/leave-itunes-review-via-computer/ - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: www.reboot.io/leave-itunes-review-via-iphone/ Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases. www.Reboot.io/signup

Jaime Marconette is the VP of Music Insights & Industry Relations at Luminate, the data company behind the Billboard charts. With a background in digital strategy and data-driven artist marketing, he previously led digital strategy at Sony Music Nashville. His expertise spans music insights, industry relations, and progressive marketing strategies.On The Menu:1. How data-driven decisions shape marketing, touring, and fan engagement.2. Building background through major label digital strategy and independent artist services.3. Identifying optimal social platforms for targeted promotional efforts.4. Tailoring communications to diverse audiences across Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, etc.5. The impact of AI on music marketing, data analysis, and industry operations.6. Addressing complex issues around AI-generated content revenue allocation.7. How technology, AI, and digital tools will shape the next phase of music marketing.Click here for a free trial: https://bit.ly/495qC9UFollow us on social media to hear from us more -Facebook- https://bit.ly/3ZYLiewInstagram- https://bit.ly/3UsdrtfLinkedin- https://bit.ly/43pdmdUTwitter- https://bit.ly/43qPvKXPinterest- https://bit.ly/3KOOa9uHappy creating!#JaimeMarconette #Luminate #Outgrow #SocialMedia #Marketing #Data #MarketerOfTheMonth #Podcastoftheday #Marketingpodcast

Dylan Marlowe is a songwriter and country artist originally from Statesboro, Georgia. Dylan has toured with artists such as Hardy, Brantley Gilbert, Cole Swindell and Dan + Shay. In addition to his success as an artist, Dylan was a co-writer on Jon Pardi's number 1 song “Last Night Lonely”. Dylan's debut record, Mid-Twenties Crisis, is out this week via Sony Music Nashville. He is published by Dallas Davidson's Play It Again Music.In this episode we talk about his new record, finding your crew, making songs vs. making an album and many other stops along the way.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.

In this week's episode, join us as we sit down with Sony Music Executive Taylor Lindsey. Discover her incredible journey into the music industry, the art of developing artists, and her unique relationship with Songwriting Icon and sister, Hillary Lindsey. Don't miss out on the insider stories and insights that shape the world of music! Taylor Lindsey is the SVP, A&R at Sony Music Nashville, where she oversees the label's dynamic new A&R team as well as signs and develops a diverse roster that includes recorded music icons, breakthrough acts and newcomers.

Corey Kent is a songwriter and artist originally from Bixby, Oklahoma. He is currently signed as an artist at Sony Music Nashville and is published by Combustion Music. His first #1 song “Wild As Her” went certified platinum and has amassed nearly 450 million on-demand streams.In this episode, we discuss Corey's journey as he's moved back and forth from Texas to Tennessee over the years, the influences both states have had on his music, how the pandemic recharged his artists career and reset his priorities, and why optimism is the key to opportunity.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.

Pittsburgh, PA native Neal Yakopin arrived in Nashville in July 2020 and in a few short years has become a well-known and respected player, currently touring with country star Nate Smith.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native Neal Yakopin arrived to Nashville in July 2020 and eventually began working with Sony Music Nashville singer-songwriter Drew Green, who has written songs for Florida Georgia Line and Conner Smith. In 2022, Neal joined Nate Smith's band for a six-show tour followed by a Fall tour with American country music singer Brett Eldredge. During this time, Nate's “Whiskey On You” single was gaining traction and landed No. 1 on Canada's country radio chart for six weeks, making the song the longest-running No. 1 country debut by a male vocalist in the country's chart history.Since then, Neal has performed at Nashville's most revered country music venues: The Ryman, Bridgestone Arena, and the Grand Ole Opry, as he looks ahead to a busy 2024 touring season including support for Morgan Wallen's One Night At A Time tour alongside Nashville's Bailey Zimmerman and Lauren Watkins.In this interview, we discuss Neal's approach to live shows, how he started a business TourLaunch LLC, and the current state of the music industry's TikTok-driven era. We hope you enjoy!We'd like to thank our Episode Sponsors:Low Boy Beatershttps://lowboybeaters.comDrum Supplyhttps://www.drumsupply.comDetox Househttps://detoxhousenashville.comConnect with Neal:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealyakopindrumsTourLaunch:https://www.tourlaunchnashville.comhttps://www.instagram.com/tourlaunchMusic Featured in this Episode:Nate Smith - Alright, Alright, Alright (Apple Music Sessions)Intro Drum GrooveRecorded by Taylor Friesth at Garden Groove Studios in Nashville, TNhttp://www.garden-groove.comMixed by Jackson Maddox------Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan SletnerRecorded November 2023 in Nashville, TNConnect with us:WebsiteInstagramTikTokFacebookRecorded at Diamond Sound Studios, Nashville, TNPodcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART ⓒ 2023 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC

Be Ye Therefore Perfect—Eventually and Song- Something in the Water. ACU Sunday Series.   Be Ye Therefore Perfect—Eventually https://youtu.be/A4LiYbntP_g?si=2OCbvfjII8rescah General Conference 468K subscribers 183,813 views Oct 1, 2017 Elder Jeffrey R. Holland - If we persevere, then somewhere in eternity our refinement will be finished and complete. - https://www.lds.org/general-conferenc... October 2017 General Conference.   Carrie Underwood - Something in the Water (Official Audio) https://youtu.be/6iQ2d2E6wpM?si=Uz_aovtEHv_8-Ap8 Carrie Underwood 2.61M subscribers 1,311,877 views Sep 30, 2014 Music video by Carrie Underwood performing Something in the Water (Audio). (C) 2014 19 Recordings Limited, under exclusive license to Sony Music Nashville, under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment.   For a list of 100+ episodes of ACU Sunday Series visit- https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?kdsowie31j4k1jlf913=85cb8104bdb182c048b714ad4385f9e82a3aeb49&v=ACU+Sunday+Series+ Note- Click on “100 Episodes Found” in upper right corner.   For many different Podcasts based on the ‘Come Follow Me' program visit- https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=come+follow+me+   Subscribe to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the latest videos: http://bit.ly/1M0iPwY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchofjesu... Twitter: @Ch_JesusChrist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChurchOfJes... Website: ChurchOfJesusChrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints   BYUEducationWeek   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the Strength of Youth To help you find the Way and to help you make Christ's doctrine the guiding influence in your life, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has prepared a new resource, a revised version of For the Strength of Youth.   For over 50 years, For the Strength of Youth has been a guide for generations of Latter-day Saint youth. I always keep a copy in my pocket, and I share it with people who are curious about our standards. It has been updated and refreshed to better cope with the challenges and temptations of our day. The new version of For the Strength of Youth is available online in 50 different languages and will also be available in print. It will be a significant help for making choices in your life. Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the strength of youth. So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. It teaches you eternal truths of His restored gospel—truths about who you are, who He is, and what you can accomplish with His strength. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13 It's also important to know what For the Strength of Youth does not do. It doesn't make decisions for you. It doesn't give you a “yes” or “no” about every choice you might ever face. For the Strength of Youth focuses on the foundation for your choices. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. He is pleading with us to “increase [our] spiritual capacity to receive revelation.”14 He is inviting us to “hear Him.”15 He is calling us to follow Him in higher and holier ways.16 And we are learning in a similar way every week in Come, Follow Me.   Endorsed Charities -------------------------------------------------------- Pre-Born! Saving babies and Souls. https://preborn.org/ OUR MISSION To glorify Jesus Christ by leading and equipping pregnancy clinics to save more babies and souls. WHAT WE DO Pre-Born! partners with life-affirming pregnancy clinics all across the nation. We are designed to strategically impact the abortion industry through the following initiatives:… -------------------------------------------------------- Help CSI Stamp Out Slavery In Sudan Join us in our effort to free over 350 slaves. Listeners to the Eric Metaxas Show will remember our annual effort to free Christians who have been enslaved for simply acknowledging Jesus Christ as their Savior. 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Columbia Records and Sony Music Nashville artist Ella Langley is on the rise. The singer just released her debut EP Excuse The Mess, which is a must listen. In this conversation, Ella dishes the real info on what it's like to make it Nashville but we also talk about hunting, playing the college bar scene and so much. This episode will make you a fan.

I spoke with freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator from the UK, Jordan Warren! Jordan has worked with Sony Music Nashville, Bandcamp, Sacred Bones Records, SFI Records and many others…We spoke about his creative origins, techniques, and focus on the record's center label as a centerpiece instead of an afterthought. And about how design genius Barney Bubbles inspired him to branch out and experiment with different styles. Check out the Jordan Warren digital products on Gumroad@jordanwarrenvisualsThanks for tuning in!linktr.ee/DesignFreaksDesignfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John DwyerSupport the show

Corey sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We talk about the values he looks to instill into his kids. In addition we talk about the life lessons his kids taught him. After that we talk about his music career and how meeting Willie Nelson helped fuel his passion in music. Corey shares his creative process when it comes to music and how people responded to his music, especially Man of the House. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Corey Kent  Corey Kent has been poised for a career in music from the beginning. Growing up influenced by various genres and artists, Corey started his journey in music at an early age. Taking the stage at age 11 as the lead singer for a touring Western Swing band, Corey hit early career milestones opening for legendary acts like Roy Clark and The Oak Ridge Boys. A few years later, he would be booking gigs around his hometown of Bixby, OK and by 17 he made his way to Nashville. On March 4, 2022, Corey released his smash hit single “Wild As Her” and shortly after signed his deal with Sony Music Nashville and their RCA Nashville Imprint. A road warrior, Corey has been seen out on the road performing over 100 shows a year in 2021 alone. Corey and his wife, Dayna are blessed with three kids. Follow Corey on Twitter and Instagram at @coreykent. Check out his website over at coreykentofficial.com. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

 Chris DuBois is a songwriter and music publisher based out of Nashville.  He is co-owner of Sea Gayle Music with business partners Brad Paisley and Frank Rogers. Sea Gayle is one of the most successful independent publishing companies in all of music.  In 2010 and 2011, Sea Gayle was named ASCAP Country Publisher of the Year. It was the first time since 1982 that an independent publishing company had won that award. In 2009, Sea Gayle Music launched Sea Gayle Records as an imprint of Sony Music Nashville.They have some of Nashville's most successful roster of staff writer's one of which was Chris Stapleton.As a songwriter, DuBois has had more than 30 Top 20 singles including 17 songs that have reached No. 1. DuBois has been the recipient of over 30 ASCAP awards and in 2004 was named ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year.[3] DuBois was also named NSAI Songwriter of the Year for 2010 and 2011.[4]A few of these songs include:Mud on the Tires: Brad PaisleyYour Man: Josh TurnerBuy me a Boat: Chris JansenYou should probably leave: Chris Stapleton He has had songs recorded by artists such as:Darius Rucker, George strait, Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney, Adele, and Sheryl Crow to name a few.In this episode Chris shares how he finds titles, inspiration, what he looks for in a writer to sign, we talk about revenue for writers, writing techniques, story songs, copywriting your songs and so much more!Take aways:Identify the songs that give you chillsIdentify the moments in the songs that give you chillsThen study what's going on there melodically or lyricallyTry to emulate what you're hearingTry to write a song that sounds like a song you loveTry the title gameWrite from a piece of art with a 500 word narrativeHave an outline for your song Think of a third layerAn exercise on finding song titlesPick a piece of artWrite a written narrative on that pieces of art500 word written narrative

Over the past 20 years, Lynn Stevenson has been guiding her clients as an intuitive along the paths they have chosen, advising them of what is ahead. Now, as a Certified Power Coach, she has the ability and opportunity to help her clients walk down the path to reach the end goal. With a regular client base extending beyond the borders of Canada into the United States, Europe, Africa and Australia, Lynn's business has grown into what it is today: Fastrac Coaching & Leadership. Lynn's intricate background has revolved around the music industry, the paranormal, and print media. Aside from being the subject of articles and interviews, Lynn has also been the host of her own radio and television shows, as well as a regular columnist in various media. Lynn has self published two books. In the music industry, Lynn was a regular face at the Country Music Association in Nashville, working alongside industry insiders behind the scenes of many awards and fan-based functions, as a trustworthy volunteer and as a psychic consultant. She later became involved with the Canadian Country Music Association and several record labels, most prominently, Sony Music Nashville. I teach workshops now on various subjects ~ mostly to do with the Law of Attraction. A few years ago we had The Rescue Mediums at our house. Our house was build in the late 1870's at the Rectory for the Anglican Church and is quite active. - www.ml-ideas.com.******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Kelly talks to Nashville up and coming artist, Nate Smith about his journey from losing everything in a wildfire in California to finding his purpose in music shortly after. Nate also talks about signing with Sony Music Nashville and his new music coming May 6!  Instagram: @natesmith TikTok: @natesmithmusic Website: natesmithofficial.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Dustin Collins over Zoom video! Momentum continues to build for Billboard No. 1 singer-songwriter and Georgia-born Dustin Collins, who recently announced his forthcoming Working Man album, as he signs with New Vision Artist Management's Mike Kraski and New Revolution Entertainment's Jeff Solima. Kraski began his career in sales and distribution at CBS Records and eventually made his way to Sony Music Nashville, where he worked with Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Montgomery Gentry among many others, and was eventually elevated to executive VP and general manager for the Nashville division. In 2003, Kraski left Sony and launched an artist friendly label that was aptly named Equity Records. As President and CEO, he launched the career of Little Big Town. Since 2007, Kraski has worked in artist management, consulting and music publishing at Tenacity Management and at M-Pact Music Group and recently partnered with legendary artist manager John Dorris to launch New Vision Artist Management.Solima, whose career started at Music Matters, who managed Tracy Lawrence (16 of 17 singles were all No. 1) and Clay Walker (debut single No. 1), opened the multi-award-winning Hitsquad Promotions in 1993. In 2006, he co-founded New Revolution with partner Rob Dalton, and in 2008, he co-founded Bigger Picture Promotions with partner Michael Powers. Bigger Picture became the No. 5 record label in 18 months, setting the No. 1 record at the time of 9 consecutive No. 1 singles, and launched Craig Campbell, Chris Janson, and relaunched Chris Cagle, Uncle Kracker's “Smile,” and Kid Rock. New Revolution clients have included Tim McGraw, Brantley Gilbert, Martina McBride, Lee Brice, Gloriana, Uncle Kracker, Jesse James Decker, among others, while delivering Emerson Drive's only No. 1 with “Moments” and relaunching Big & Rich with four consecutive Top 15 singles.Produced by industry veterans Buddy Cannon (Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire) and Bill McDermott (Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley), Working Man is slated for release this summer from DCDL Entertainment. A portion of proceeds from the lead single and album will benefit GUMI (Glad You Made It) Camp USA. GUMI focuses on providing U.S. veterans with the tools they need to help them heal after deployment overseas and enable them to re-enter society. Working Man follows Collins' latest album, It's Been Awhile, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers South Central Albums chart. His independent single “Cold Dead Hands” ascended to No. 1 on the Billboard Singles Sales chart. Collins also earned a slot on Aaron Watson's Vaquero Tour and has opened for Tanya Tucker, Shenandoah, Clay Walker, Chris Janson, Kane Brown and many more.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #DustinCollins #ColdDeadHands #musicinterview #MusicPodcast #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

Co-Hosted by Fawn Germer & Michelle Brigman | Wendy Pearl was a reporter when she got the country music bug. After landing a job at Sony Music, she got the chance to do what so many of us have longed for: She told her bosses to, well, you know how the song goes. In the years since, she became so influential in Nashville that she steered communications and publicity for the Country Music Association, handled media for the Nashville Network, and became VP of Sony Music Nashville.

Over the past 20 years, Lynn Stevenson has been guiding her clients as an intuitive along the paths they have chosen, advising them of what is ahead. Now, as a Certified Power Coach, she has the ability and opportunity to help her clients walk down the path to reach the end goal. With a regular client base extending beyond the borders of Canada into the United States, Europe, Africa and Australia, Lynn's business has grown into what it is today: Fastrac Coaching & Leadership. Lynn's intricate background has revolved around the music industry, the paranormal, and print media. Aside from being the subject of articles and interviews, Lynn has also been the host of her own radio and television shows, as well as a regular columnist in various media. Lynn has self published two books. In the music industry, Lynn was a regular face at the Country Music Association in Nashville, working alongside industry insiders behind the scenes of many awards and fan-based functions, as a trustworthy volunteer and as a psychic consultant. She later became involved with the Canadian Country Music Association and several record labels, most prominently, Sony Music Nashville. I teach workshops now on various subjects ~ mostly to do with the Law of Attraction. A few years ago we had The Rescue Mediums at our house. Our house was build in the late 1870's at the Rectory for the Anglican Church and is quite active. - www.ml-ideas.com. ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Over the past 20 years, Lynn Stevenson has been guiding her clients as an intuitive along the paths they have chosen, advising them of what is ahead. Now, as a Certified Power Coach, she has the ability and opportunity to help her clients walk down the path to reach the end goal. With a regular client base extending beyond the borders of Canada into the United States, Europe, Africa and Australia, Lynn's business has grown into what it is today: Fastrac Coaching & Leadership. Lynn's intricate background has revolved around the music industry, the paranormal, and print media. Aside from being the subject of articles and interviews, Lynn has also been the host of her own radio and television shows, as well as a regular columnist in various media. Lynn has self published two books. In the music industry, Lynn was a regular face at the Country Music Association in Nashville, working alongside industry insiders behind the scenes of many awards and fan-based functions, as a trustworthy volunteer and as a psychic consultant. She later became involved with the Canadian Country Music Association and several record labels, most prominently, Sony Music Nashville. I teach workshops now on various subjects ~ mostly to do with the Law of Attraction. A few years ago we had The Rescue Mediums at our house. Our house was build in the late 1870's at the Rectory for the Anglican Church and is quite active. - www.ml-ideas.com. ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Over the past 20 years, Lynn Stevenson has been guiding her clients as an intuitive along the paths they have chosen, advising them of what is ahead. Now, as a Certified Power Coach, she has the ability and opportunity to help her clients walk down the path to reach the end goal. With a regular client base extending beyond the borders of Canada into the United States, Europe, Africa and Australia, Lynn's business has grown into what it is today: Fastrac Coaching & Leadership. Lynn's intricate background has revolved around the music industry, the paranormal, and print media. Aside from being the subject of articles and interviews, Lynn has also been the host of her own radio and television shows, as well as a regular columnist in various media. Lynn has self published two books. In the music industry, Lynn was a regular face at the Country Music Association in Nashville, working alongside industry insiders behind the scenes of many awards and fan-based functions, as a trustworthy volunteer and as a psychic consultant. She later became involved with the Canadian Country Music Association and several record labels, most prominently, Sony Music Nashville. I teach workshops now on various subjects ~ mostly to do with the Law of Attraction. A few years ago we had The Rescue Mediums at our house. Our house was build in the late 1870's at the Rectory for the Anglican Church and is quite active. - www.ml-ideas.com.******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

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. 

Chris from Philly and Jay from Swedesboro are super excited and ready to play Family Feud! The winner takes home a brand new Weber Grill thanks to our friends at Sony Music Nashville and Matt Stell's new song "That Ain't Me No More." Let's see how they do! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Stringer is Chairman, Sony Music Group. In this role, he is responsible for leading the overall global activities of the world's largest music publishing company and second largest recorded music company which is home to many of the world's most accomplished international superstars and local artists, as well as a vast catalog of some of the most popular and important recordings in history. Sony Music Entertainment's iconic record labels include Arista Records, Columbia Records, Epic Records, Legacy Recordings, Masterworks, RCA Records, Sony Music Latin and Sony Music Nashville, representing music from virtually every genre around the globe. Sony Music Publishing has a catalog of more than three million copyrights from some of the world's greatest songwriters. Over the course of a more than three-decade career with Sony Music, Stringer has worked with a broad array of global superstars including AC/DC, Adele, Barbra Streisand, Beyoncé, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Celine Dion, The Clash, Daft Punk, David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Dixie Chicks, George Michael, Harry Styles, Jack White, John Legend, John Mayer, Pharrell Williams, Pink, Sade, Tony Bennett and Travis Scott. During that time, he has also been at the forefront of growth and innovation in the recording industry, expanding and evolving the company's approach to both artist development and breaking hits. In addition, he has led hugely successful collaborations between the worlds of music, television and film, and drives the continued development of digital and interactive content strategies and platforms. Before becoming CEO of Sony Music Entertainment in April 2017, Stringer was Chairman and CEO of Columbia Records, one of the world's leading record labels. Under Stringer's successful leadership, Columbia ranked among the industry's top labels by market share, with a roster including many of the most successful artists in the world. Over the course of his leadership, Columbia was home to some of the most groundbreaking releases and biggest commercial and critical hits of the last decade, including the record-breaking album “21” by Adele, the groundbreaking visual album “Lemonade” by Beyoncé and the final studio album by David Bowie, “Blackstar.” The label's artists were awarded numerous Grammys, among them six wins for Adele in 2012, including Album of the Year for “21” and eight wins for Adele in 2017, including Album of the Year for “25.” Stringer started his career at CBS Records (later to become Sony Music) as a graduate marketing trainee in 1985. Rising through various A&R and marketing positions in the company, he became Managing Director of Epic Records in 1992, and Chairman of Sony Music UK in 2001. During this time, he worked with multiple successful UK artists including The Clash, George Michael, Jamiroquai, Sade, and Lightning Seeds, as well as Manic Street Preachers, who were his first signing in an A&R role. Stringer attended Goldsmiths College, University of London where he gained a BA Honours in Sociology in 1984 and was awarded an honorary fellowship in 2010. He currently resides in New York with his wife and two children, and, during non-COVID-19 times, regularly returns to the UK to watch his beloved Luton Town Football Club where he is a director and shareholder. Brought to you by the British Consulate General, New York. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

This week Betsy Spina celebrates Rachel Wammack! Sony Music Nashville artist, and Muscle Shoals, Alabama native, Rachel Wammack grew up playing the piano and singing. This talented singer-songwriter was offered her first record deal at 17 but knew that she wanted to attend college before pursuing a career in music. While attending the University of Northern Alabama, Rachel studied Professional Writing and even won Miss UNA 2015. Shortly after graduating, she signed her record deal with Sony and moved to Nashville. Now, Rachel is known for songs like "Damage," "Quick, Fast, In A Hurry," with Rascal Flatts, and her latest single, "What He Does." Rachel is warm, kind, encouraging, and every bit as beautiful inside as she is outside! In this episode, Betsy and Rachel celebrate music, marriage, and divine moments.    Keep up with Rachel Wammack: Rachel Wammack: What He Does Rachel Wammack: Spotify Rachel Wammack: Apple Music Rachel Wammack: YouTube Rachel Wammack: Instagram Rachel Wammack: Twitter Rachel Wammack: Facebook Rachel Wammack: Website   Celebrate People theme song: Walker Hayes   Keep up with Betsy Spina: Betsy Spina: Instagram Betsy Spina: Twitter Betsy Spina: Website   About Betsy Spina:  Betsy Spina is an actor (SAG-AFTRA, AEA), radio personality, and host, best known for her work on Radio Disney Country, SiriusXM, One Life To Live, and Greek. Born in Maine, and raised in New York, Betsy made her way to Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, where she graduated with her BA in Theatre and Music Performance. Betsy has been heard nationally on Radio Disney, Radio Disney Country, and SiriusXM (The Highway, Today Show Radio, Prime Country, The Message), reaching over 32 million subscribers.  She has been seen on the Disney Channel, and television shows like Greek and One Life To Live.  Betsy is a passionate host of live events and has anchored events in New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Nashville, including the ACM Awards, the American Music Awards, the CMA Awards, CMA Fest, and the Radio Disney Music Awards.  She has performed at Carnegie Hall with the Young New Yorkers' Chorus, and she was the co-host/co-creator of the YouTube series, Just Off Broadway. Betsy has interviewed outstanding celebrities like Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Blake Shelton, Maren Morris, Gwen Stefani, Idina Menzel, Phillipa Soo, Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Carson Daly, and HGTV's Property Brothers. Betsy loves to celebrate others, spread joy, and give back. She is an active volunteer with Musicians On Call, a special program that delivers the healing power of music to hospital patients at their bedside. When you spend time with Betsy, there's a good chance you'll find her with a cup of coffee in her hand, and a positive word to brighten your day. Betsy hopes to encourage you to be kind to others, and to follow your dreams!    

Bryan is a thirty-year veteran of the music industry. Over the past eight years he has been a member of the executive management team at Red Light Management, the number one artist management company in the world, and has managed the careers of multiple clients (both personally and as a team member) whose combined portfolio values in excess of 95 million dollars. Frasher oversees all aspects of their businesses such as strategic career planning, domestic and international tour & merchandise marketing, sponsorships & branding, creative endeavors, recording contracts and label relations, publishing, TV, radio, product development, and so on – current management clients include Craig Morgan (alongside Gaines Sturdivant), The Cadillac Three, Kristian Bush (from the band Sugarland) and Caleb Lee Hutchinson. Prior to coming to Red Light Management, Frasher was the Vice President of BNA Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music, where he was responsible for national radio promotion and marketing for the BNA roster of recording artists. During this period Bryan ushered 26 singles to the number one spot on the US country music charts and was an integral part of the executive team making decisions for Sony Music Nashville as a whole. He works closely with Operation Finally Home (which provides mortgage free homes to disabled veterans), is an advisor at The Nashville Entrepreneur Center, a member of Leadership Music’s class of 2012, and along with his wife Traci, is a founding member of Project Paper Doll, which funded the music therapy program at the Monroe Carroll Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Psychic - Over the past 20 years, Lynn Stevenson has been guiding her clients as an intuitive along the paths they have chosen, advising them of what is ahead. Now, as a Certified Power Coach, she has the ability and opportunity to help her clients walk down the path to reach the end goal. With a regular client base extending beyond the borders of Canada into the United States, Europe, Africa and Australia, Lynn's business has grown into what it is today: Fastrac Coaching & Leadership. Lynn's intricate background has revolved around the music industry, the paranormal, and print media. Aside from being the subject of articles and interviews, Lynn has also been the host of her own radio and television shows, as well as a regular columnist in various media. Lynn has self published two books. In the music industry, Lynn was a regular face at the Country Music Association in Nashville, working alongside industry insiders behind the scenes of many awards and fan-based functions, as a trustworthy volunteer and as a psychic consultant. She later became involved with the Canadian Country Music Association and several record labels, most prominently, Sony Music Nashville. I teach workshops now on various subjects ~ mostly to do with the Law of Attraction. A few years ago we had The Rescue Mediums at our house. Our house was build in the late 1870's at the Rectory for the Anglican Church and is quite active.

Most recently a VP of Digital Strategy at Sony Music Nashville, where he worked with some of the biggest names in Country, Ed has always been — and still is — a metalhead at heart. Ed’s global and multi-genre experience imbues his perspective on digital trends in the music industry with nuance and prescience, and in this episode, we chat with him about Country music, Metal fandom, the future of TikTok, and trends in digital marketing and digital strategy in the music industry.

As host of this podcast getting the chance to talk with anyone musically talented is extra fun for me, probably because I have no musical talent. I love to learn how people in the music industry got their start, what inspires them to make music and I love learning about the behind the scenes aspect of country music itself. The Bluegrass state is rich in musical history and the artists who have come out this state run the gambit from country, bluegrass, hip hop and even gospel. This week on Uniquely Kentucky I am sitting down with Wolfe Co. native Tyler Booth. He was born and raised in and around Campton and was recently signed to Sony Music Nashville. Since the pandemic started Tyler has had to scale back his touring, but he hasn't stopped writing music and he has a new song our right now, "In God and Trucks We Trust."

As host of this podcast getting the chance to talk with anyone musically talented is extra fun for me, probably because I have no musical talent. I love to learn how people in the music industry got their start, what inspires them to make music and I love learning about the behind the scenes aspect of country music itself. The Bluegrass state is rich in musical history and the artists who have come out this state run the gambit from country, bluegrass, hip hop and even gospel. This week on Uniquely Kentucky I am sitting down with Wolfe Co. native Tyler Booth. He was born and raised in and around Campton and was recently signed to Sony Music Nashville. Since the pandemic started Tyler has had to scale back his touring, but he hasn't stopped writing music and he has a new song our right now, "In God and Trucks We Trust."

Joe Galante ran RCA Records and Sony Music Nashville. In his legendary career, he worked with and signed acts like Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, Alabama, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, and so many more. Listen to how a guy from Astoria New York became a power player in Nashville Tennessee.

Laura Bull is a branding and marketing expert, was the youngest marketing executive ever at Sony Music Nashville, and is the author of a new book, From Individual To Empire. In this episode, we'll discuss her work with branding musicians at Sony Music Nashville, the death of 1960's marketing, and the five P's of thriving influencers. *Note: This podcast was recorded late pre-pandemic in late February.

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down for the third time with Leigh Holt. This time the conversation focuses on the high cost of success and why saying no to poorly timed amazing opportunities is what opens the doors to perfectly timed life and career-changing opportunities. Terry and Leigh unpack what happens when opportunities are met with an abundance mindset and you really believe that the best is yet to come. With an impressive array of professional experience, Leigh Holt continually draws from her entertainment, sports, music, marketing and sponsorship backgrounds in her current role as an artist manager and founder & owner of maddjett. When working with Leigh, partners find a strong focus on strategy. Leigh is unafraid to ask questions to best understand the culture of the business and the project at hand. By pushing the envelope and building strong relationships, Leigh creates win-win scenarios for her clients and connections. An entrepreneur at heart, Leigh is never satisfied with a sub-par performance. She is most energized when developing an experience or “moment” that resonates in the consumer’s mind and drives revenue for her clients. After 10 years in the music industry helping others to achieve success, Leigh decided to take her fate into her own hands. In October of 2013, Leigh left her role as the VP of Strategic Partnerships with Warner Music Nashville to launch maddjett (named after her sons, Maddox and Jett.) Her past clients have included Taylor Swift’s 1989 tour, Hunter Hayes, Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend, Pepsi MidAmerica, PixMob, Harper Collins Christian Publishers, Sony Music Nashville, the Museum of the Bible and more. She leads the maddjett team that manages two time Grammy Award-winning artist Lauren Daigle, and handles marketing and consulting services for top entertainers. Apart from business, those who know Leigh recognize her undeniable love (in no particular order) for: her husband, her two sweet boys - Jett & Maddox and the Georgia Bulldogs. Join Leigh and Terry as they talk about what happens when you say no and make the things that matter most be the rudder that guides your decisions. Find out more at http://terryweaver.com and join Terry and Leigh at the Thing at http://thething.live .

Tyler Farr is an American country singer/songwriter originally signed to BNA Records, Farr released two singles for the label before it closed. He then transferred to Columbia Records Nashville, for which he has released two albums: “Redneck Crazy” in 2013 and “Suffer In Peace” in 2015. Overall, he has charted more than eight singles on the Billboard “Hot Country Songs” and the “Country Airsong” charts. His highest ranking on the latter is “A Guy Walks Into A Bar”, which placed at No. 1 in 2015. ****Watch this episode and subscribe! https://youtu.be/htqpijeie7o In September 2018 Farr parted ways with Sony Music Nashville. In March 2019 Farr signed with Broken Bow/Night Train Records, with Jason Aldean and his team slated to produce his album. Hailing from Garden, Missouri, Farr moved to Nashville as a classically trained vocalist who quickly started paying dues working construction, landscaping, bar backing and singing when he could at Tootsies. He then started singing for Colt Ford as a background vocalist and cultivated his career one hand shake at a time. Tyler went on to do two opening slots on two Jason Aldean tours. Farr is now a Buck Commander with Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Ryan Langerhans, Tombo Martin, Willie Robertson and Adam LaRoche. Tyler is also the only male country artist in the last 10 years whose first two albums debuted on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart in the Top 5. Tyler is moving forward constantly and consistently, while taking the music to his fans one show at a time Topics covered: - Living in Spring Hill - Jason Aldean producing his songs - Stay in the game long enough, heroes become friends - Playing different size venues - Putting the drummer behind the sneezeguard - Playing the front window at Tootsies - Tyler was in choir in the beginning - Went to college on a vocal performance scholarship - Singing like Andrea Bocelli - Pitch meetings - Listening to 200 songs at a time to get the right ones... - Story of "Guy Walks Into a Bar" - Playing for 200 people like you're in front of 20,000 - Becoming a part owner of Buck Commander - Tyler's splurges....Air Jordans - Country music ain't for sissies - Breakup stories - Not thinking about it... - Fortune cookie sayings - Being a standup comedian as a backup... - Eating testicles... - Rectal exam funnies Follow Tyler: @tylerfarr The Rich Redmond Show is now sponsored by The School of Rock Nashville and Franklin! https://locations.schoolofrock.com/nashville https://locations.schoolofrock.com/franklin The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_Dii3Db0RT072W One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!I appreciate the support. Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Her job is to connect artists with audiences and audiences with artists…and Leigh Holt has done it incredibly well. Just ask Oprah and Lauren Daigle and more than a handful of others so powerful she can’t publicly talk about them. But beneath Leigh’s breathtaking success lies an ever-present fear of failure. And when it comes to raising her two boys, Leigh finds herself a little fearful too. But the beauty comes in persevering, in rising above the fear, and in moving forward—both in business and at home. Leigh Holt is the Founder and President of Maddjett, a company which helps clients advance their brands, products and events. Maddjett has a long list of notable clients and projects including Taylor Swift’s 1989 tour, Hunter Hayes, Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend, Harper Collins Christian Publishers, Sony Music Nashville and more.

In this episode of the Made it in Music podcast, Full Circle’s own Seth Mosley (Grammy/Dove Award Winning Producer/Songwriter) sits down with co-founders of REDJETT Management Leigh Holt and Kendra Flack. REDJETT Management, founded in September 2015, provides management today for Christian artists like Blanca and Lauren Daigle.Leigh Holt is also the Founder and President of Maddjett. Maddjett helps clients advance their brands, products and events. Maddjett has a roster of notable clients and projects including Taylor Swift’s 1989 tour, Hunter Hayes, Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend, Harper Collins Christian Publishers, Sony Music Nashville and more. Kendra has had the privilege of working as part of the tour management for Winter Jam. With 10+ buses, and extensive stage production, Winter Jam is the largest (first quarter) tour in the United States. More than 700,000 fans attend Winter Jam and 40 to 50 arenas are sold out each year. Currently, Kendra works as Tour Manager for Kari Jobe, and handles her day-to-day management. Both have an immense passion for doing great work, for their clients and for the community.Kendra and Leigh are here to share their incredible story about how they made it in music, and they’re here to help you do the same. Resources:Book mentioned in this episode:Roaring Lambs by Robert BrinerFilm mentioned in this episode:The Prismatic World Tour Live by Katy PerryFind out more about Kendra and Leigh:https://www.maddjett.comhttps://www.redjett.comFind Full Circle Music on social mediaFacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeCheck us out at www.madeitinmusic.comSubscribe to our YouTube Page for more incredible resources just like this one, all FREE for our friends like you.As always, thanks for listening and be sure to give us a review on iTunes if you have not already done so. We appreciate your feedback! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alyssa Bonagura and Ruby Stewart share their journey that led them to creating music together as well as the making of the “Summer Setlist.” Story by story they reveal inspiring moments and highlights that influenced their creative process with their marketing manager, Liz Cost of Sony Music Nashville.Listen to the acoustic collection of songs on Spotify and Apple Music.Follow more from Rumble YardRumble YardInstagramThis podcast is powered by Pippa.io—the simplest, smartest way to share your podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maren Morris, Grammy winner, & Randy Goodman, CEO/chairman of Sony Music Nashville, share insights from each side of the artist-label relationship. Plus: Charlie Puth & Shawn Mendes are sneaking up on other male stars with their latest top 10s. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Randy Goodman (CEO of Sony Music Nashville) joins us for Weekly Podcast #157

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.

In 1997, Sudbury, Ontario's Gil Grand signed a music publishing deal with TMP out of Toronto, Canada headed by Frank Davies and moved to Nashville. Within just a few months of his arrival, he secured two cuts, Love Trip with Virgin recording artist Jerry Kilgore and On Again Off Again with MCA recording artist Tracy Byrd. His songwriting skills and singing ability immediately caught the attention of top record executives, and he soon signed a major U.S. record deal with Sony Music Nashville’s Monument Records.His debut album, Famous First Words, gained the respect and accolades of the country music industry on both sides of the border. On the strength of that record, he received three CCMA nods, including Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year and Wrangler Rising Star. His impressive sophomore effort 'Burnin' netted him five CCMA nominations, including Single of the Year, Song of the Year, Video of the Year and Album of the Year, with Grand taking home the award for Male Vocalist of the Year. In 2006, Gil released his third album, Somebody’s Someone, which he co-produced with Joel Feeney, earning a CCMA award for Record Producer of the Year. In October 2007, Grand and business partner Randy Gee launched Grand & Gee Music Group, a Nashville-based music publishing company and full-service recording studio. The company earned CCMA nominations for Music Publisher of the Year in 2009, 2010, 2011and 2012. Bucky Covington brought G&G their first top 30 single with. I Want My Life Back, and Chris Young’s big number one hit Tomorrow became Grand & Gee Music’s first chart topper and SESAC Song of the Year.

In the episode, Brandon retraces his steps to illustrate how little decisions can turn into big opportunities. Brandon used being an Uber driver to his advantage, getting a music video shot, and getting 'The State I'm In' over to Sony Music Nashville. Resources: Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address: On connecting the dots.   The Instigator's Compass by Srinivas Rao: A beautifully illustrated, butt-kicking and inspiring guide to creating your own way.   The BackPorch With Jay and Brandon: Music podcast that I was a guest on that was the final dot in my podcast launch. Brandon Barnett--'Man Who Tries' video: Video of my latest single that was shot partially from Uber passengers. Jonathan Singleton-The Getaway Brandon Barnett--'Your Everloving Arms':Intro music for Left Of Nashville Brandon Barnett--'Man Who Tries':New single and outro music for Left Of Nashville

Country artist GIL GRAND was born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario. He started to sing and play guitar at age 14 and went on to win the Canadian Open Country Singing Contest three years in a row. In the late 1990s, he signed a publishing deal and made the move to Nashville. His talent for songwriting  and singing brought him to the attention of top record executives, and he soon signed a major U.S. record deal with Sony Music Nashville’s Monument Records. The release of his debut album Famous First Words won him fans on both sides of the border and earned him three CCMA nominations, including Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year and Wrangler Rising Star. He went on to release two other successful albums: 2002's Burnin' and 2006's Somebody's Someone. Along with his debut hit single Famous First Words, Gil has had chart-toppers with Let's Start Livin', Cry A Little, Break It To Them Gently and Spilled Perfume. In October 2007, Gil and business partner Randy Gee opened the doors of Grand & Gee Music Group, a Nashville-based music publishing company and recording studio. They earned CCMA nominations for Music Publisher of the Year in 2009, 2010 and 2011 and celebrated their first number one single with Chris Young’s big hit Tomorrow. Gil now has a brand new single released to Country radio called Groove.   

Rick Barker is a Personal Manager, Marketing Consultant and Public Speaker and the former manager of Taylor Swift. After a 15 year career in radio, Rick moved over to the record company side in 2004 after accepting a job with Big Machine Records. While there he developed a unique touring model which helped create opportunities for recently signed artists with or without a national radio single to get in front of audiences, called Nashville To You. The concept was no matter where you live in the country, he could bring Nashville to you. Some of the first acts he took out were Sugarland, Josh Turner and Rodney Atkins. Rick LOVES to teach and share with others and has observed that too often people waste time, energy and money becasue of lack of direction. His goal is to assist as many people as possible who are interested in pursuing a career in the music business. Most recently he has been a consultant to Sony Music Nashville and Big Machine Records and owns his own marketing and consulting company Music Industry Blueprint.

Nate Smith is a Nashville based singer/songwriter signed to Sony Music Nashville and Sony Music Publishing. Nate joins Country Music Made Me to discuss his early years of being inspired by a wide range of musical artists from Garth Brooks to Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson to Nirvana. He reminisces about his days spent annoying his older brother by constantly imitating the moves of Elvis and the vocal inflections of Garth. Those influences helped create a love for music that inspired him to begin singing at the age of 9 and to pick up the guitar at 13 to try and learn his favorite Blink 182 songs.  Nate talks about dropping out of high school and following his friends from his home in California to Oregon to chase his Punk Rock dreams, a journey that would last only a brief moment before he moved back to California. Once home his focus changed to pop music and in his words, "becoming the next Ryan Cabrera." After booking meetings with some Major Label's while digging around MySpace, Nate soon received an offer from a Nashville based record company that would lead to yet another turn, one towards the world of Country Music. Once in Music City Nate began to grow as not only an artist but also a song writer, but following a very difficult divorce he made the decision to move home to Paradise California, leaving not only Nashville but also his dreams of a career in Music.   Nate describes the moment in 2018 when a wild fire tore through his hometown of Paradise, taking with it everything he owned and forever changing his future. Shortly after the catastrophic event Nate picked up the guitar and dove back into writing, crafting a song inspired by his home town called One Of These Days. Although his focus wasn't on reigniting a career in Music the opportunities that came following the release of the song would lead him back not only to music but also a place he thought he would never return to; Nashville. His debut release in 2019, Wildfire, and subsequent releases in 2020, Reckless and Under my Skin, would quickly gain him notoriety by not only fans but also major labels and in 2021 he signed to Sony Music Nashville. Finally, Nate talks about the wild ride he's been on since making the official move back to Nashville in July of 2020, a journey that included a solo drive across the U.S. from California to his new home in Music City, and what it's been like dealing with the emotions that have come from finding major success in such a short period of time. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rachel Wammack is a singer/songwriter signed to RCA Records Nashville. Rachel joins Country Music Made Me to discuss her early musical memories while growing up in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the importance that local musician Harvey Thompson Jr. had on her musical journey when starting to play local shows in high school, and how one of the very first songs she wrote dedicated to Ramen Noodles made it on her debut album. Rachel and Brendan talk about the moment she was approach by the Executive Vice President of A&R with Sony Music Nashville after a local show at the age of 17, why she decided to attend university rather than move to Nashville after High School, and what she learned about inner beauty after becoming Miss UNA at the University of North Alabama. Finally, Rachel talks about the no-pressure meeting when she officially signed with Sony in 2018, what she re-learned about herself after taking a break from social media in 2021, and how those events inspired her new music including her most recent single "Like Me".Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy