I had the chance to interview local Nashville Guitarist, Wade Davis, on his experiences as a musician in the music industry. Background Wade Davis, a 22-year-old senior at Belmont University from Honea Path, South Carolina, started playing guitar at age 13. His dad introduced him to classic rock and Read more…
It is hard to believe that the eight-week campaign has come to an end! This journey has been an absolute blast, filled with the joy of creating meaningful content that I sincerely hope has resonated with people. Initially, I launched this campaign with the aim of shedding light on Read more…
Today, I am going to discuss digital and social media marketing within the music Industry. I want to emphasize that this blog is entirely based on personal opinions and information I have learned throughout my classes and experience in the industry. There may be varying perspectives on this topic. I Read more…
Today, I am going to discuss commercial songwriting versus non-commercial songwriting. I want to emphasize that this blog is entirely based on personal opinions, and there may be varying perspectives on this topic. I simply aim to share my thoughts on the challenges of commercial songwriting and what that concept Read more…
It was that time a year again, you guessed it the CMA Awards! The Country Music Association kicked off its 57th Annual awards show and there was a killer lineup this year! The show was held right here in Nashville, Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena. In case you missed it, here Read more…
If you are a local Nashville resident, I know you have seen the popular “WJ” hats everyone wears the day after Whiskey Jam. Are you even cool if you didn’t get a “WJ” hat at the show last night as a souvenir? For those of you who don’t know, let’s Read more…
Navigating your 20s in Nashville while grappling with questions about your identity and career path can be a challenging endeavor. It’s a journey many can relate to, as most people, at some point in their lives, struggle with the daunting task of defining their career. In the following blog, I Read more…
Have you ever wondered what attributes and traits make a good artist manager? Why is it often considered a bad idea for artists to attempt self-management? To answer these questions, let’s begin by exploring the differences between artists and their managers. Artists vs Managers Artists and musicians, though not always Read more…
As I’ve previously discussed in my blogs, the music industry is in a constant state of change, with new trends and developments always on the horizon. Based on my research and analysis, here are some anticipated trends in the music industry for 2024. Shifting Roles Adaptability has always been a Read more…
Sam`s Jams is a local writer`s round circuit hosted by local musician and artist, Sami Jo. For those of you who do not know what a writer’s round is, it is basically a show where three to four artists showcase their original songs. Occasionally you may see a cover or Read more…