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Artist Manager Kristen Ashley shares her experience managing up and comer Mitchell Tenpenny and working for Red Light Management.

Artist Manager Mandelyn Monchick shares perspective and advice for songwriter/artists looking for a manager. She also talks about what she's learned from other managers in the industry. Mandelyn currently manages artist Lainey Wilson.

Life's challenges and diversity color the creative currents of Andrew Rollins' music. Complex yet simple, deep yet obvious, the potency compels the listener to experience the emotional reverberations of the music and lyrics.An accomplished composer, songwriter and musician, he's an acoustic master - whether he's playing guitar, keyboard, or...

In this video feature, Downtown Music Publishing songwriter Kelly Archer talks melody and lyric in the country genre. Additionally, she tells the stories behind "Somebody Else Will," (Dustin Lynch) and "Sleep Without You," (Brett Young). 

In this video feature, songwriter/producer Jordan Reynolds shares the stories behind #1 Dan + Shay hits "Speechless" and "Tequila." He also offers perspective on growing as a creative professional in music. ABOUT JORDAN REYNOLDS Rising songwriter Jordan Reynolds, originally hailing from St. Louis, has quickly made a name for himself...

In this video feature, Big Loud Shirt Creative Director Sam Jervey shares her thoughts on commercial country music according to the Big Loud model! You'll learn ways to craft songs based on advice Craig Wiseman has shared with the BLS team and more! ABOUT SAM JERVEY Raised in Capron, VA...