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Young Entertainment Professionals

Young Entertainment Professionals Podcast is a series featuring the next generation of creative and business professionals in music, TV and film. Hear their stories on navigating the industry with the help of the Young Entertainment Professionals Network. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yeppodcast/support

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S05, E02: Mary Kutter & Brian Alexander, Songwriting Duo from 2023-09-05T14:00

We were lucky enough to get an hour with two of the busiest, most hard working young songwriters in town - Mary Kutter & Brian Alexander! Together, this team is navigating the TikTok...

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S05, E01: Kierra Lewis, TikTok Influencer, Entrepreneur from 2022-09-28T20:07:53

We're kicking off our 5th season with an amazing content creator, comedian, author, actress, and entrepreneur - Kierra Lewis! In this episode we talk about what it's like making new friends in N...

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S4, Ep.12: Part 2 "The Power of Podcasting" Educational Panel (LIVE Recording) from 2021-12-31T20:41:15

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 ...

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S4, Ep.12: Part 1 "The Power of Podcasting" Educational Panel (LIVE Recording) from 2021-12-30T19:16:50

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 ...

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S04, E11: Katrina Brooks, Hair & Makeup Artist from 2021-12-13T21:40:21

Celebrity Makeup Artist Katrina Brooks may have grown up in a small town in New Hampshire, but she knew she was meant to work in the glamorous world of film and entertainment. She moved acr...

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S04, Ep.10: Lexy Burke, TikTok influencer, Entrepreneur from 2021-11-10T22:48:04

Lexy Burke is a TikTok personality known for giving back to the Nashville community through her viral account, The Serial Tipper. She is also the CEO of Ranch Hands Nashville’s Original Cowboyle...

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S04, E10: Lexy Burke, TikTok influencer, Entrepreneur from 2021-11-10T22:48:04

Lexy Burke is a TikTok personality known for giving back to the Nashville community through her viral account, The Serial Tipper. She is also the CEO of Ranch Hands Nashville’s Original Cowboyle...

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S04, Ep.9: Nora Collins, Songwriter/Artist from 2021-10-13T18:54

Nora Collins brings a confident and youthful originality to country music – a style she describes as “fun, flirty, relatable and honest.”  The Wisconsin native has been performing since she...

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S04, E09: Nora Collins, Songwriter/Artist from 2021-10-13T18:54

Nora Collins brings a confident and youthful originality to country music – a style she describes as “fun, flirty, relatable and honest.”  The Wisconsin native has been performing since she...

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S04, Ep08: Cooper Smith, Director/Videographer from 2021-09-29T15:48:44

Cooper Smith is a director and videographer based in Nashville, TN! In this episode we chat about his work with Sam Hunt, Connor Smith, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and more! Cooper shares h...

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S04, E08: Cooper Smith, Director/Videographer from 2021-09-29T15:48:44

Cooper Smith is a director and videographer based in Nashville, TN! In this episode we chat about his work with Sam Hunt, Connor Smith, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and more! Cooper shares h...

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S04, E07: Matt Zahn, Morris Higham from 2021-09-15T13:18:36

Matt Zahn is the Director of Digital Marketing at Morris Higham Management. Matt shares his background in marketing within the live production industry, how to bounce back from career changes an...

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S04, E06: Trevor Perkins, Perkins Publicity from 2021-07-21T13:00

From starting his own introduction into the music industry at age 13, Trevor Perkins knew that pursuing a music industry career was something he knew he wanted to pursue as soon as he ...

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S04, E05: Ben Hutto, Triple 8 Management from 2021-05-20T16:13:44

Ben Hutto is an Artist Manager at Triple 8 Management in Nashville, TN. We chat about his day-to-day managing Judah & The Lion, and more! 

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S04, E04: Sarah Beth Perry, With the Band from 2021-04-07T15:33:19

Sarah Beth Perry is the Founder and CEO of With the Band, a fan engagement platform founded in 2017 that strives to develop a community for fans and artists to feel a part of something bigger th...

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S04, E03: Charlene Bryant from 2021-03-10T22:41:38

Charlene Bryant was formerly a Digital Account Manager for Sony/RCA Inspiration, who recently ventured out to start her own artist management company, Riveter Management Inc. She is passionate a...

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S04, E03: Charlene Bryant, Riveter Management from 2021-03-10T21:41:38

Charlene Bryant was formerly a Digital Account Manager for Sony/RCA Inspiration, who recently ventured out to start her own artist management company, Riveter Management Inc. She is passionate a...

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S04, E02: Maddy Sundquist & Stephen Denninger from 2021-02-24T14:59:50

In this new episode we welcome two of our very own YEP Nashville Board Members Maddy Sundquist (Co-Director of Education) and Stephen Denninger (Director of Events)! Maddy and ...

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S04, E02: Maddy Sundquist & Stephen Denninger, Artist Management & Publishing from 2021-02-24T13:59:50

In this new episode we welcome two of our very own YEP Nashville Board Members Maddy Sundquist (Co-Director of Education) and Stephen Denninger (Director of Events)! Maddy and ...

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S04, E01: Stephen Day from 2020-12-09T22:04:51

Artist Stephen Day joins us on the podcast to talk performing at YEP Rewinds, connecting with other industry professionals through the organization, and how his manager has influenced his work e...

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S04, E01: Stephen Day, Artist from 2020-12-09T21:04:51

Artist Stephen Day joins us on the podcast to talk performing at YEP Rewinds, connecting with other industry professionals through the organization, and how his manager has influenced his work e...

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S03, E08: Steve Moakler from 2020-07-15T06:15:58

Steve Moakler is a country music singer/songwriter with Pennsylvania roots. Over a decade after relocation to Nashville from the Pittsburgh home he memorably captured on his album Steel Town (re...

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S03, E08: Steve Moakler, Artist from 2020-07-15T04:15:58

Steve Moakler is a country music singer/songwriter with Pennsylvania roots. Over a decade after relocation to Nashville from the Pittsburgh home he memorably captured on his album Steel Town (re...

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S03, E07: Morgan Hebert from 2020-07-01T22:20:14

Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana there is no shortage of flavor for Meaux. She is a fierce woman with an infectious spirit that radiates even more from the stage. She started singing at...

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S03, E07: Morgan Hebert, Dancer & Artist from 2020-07-01T20:20:14

Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana there is no shortage of flavor for Meaux. She is a fierce woman with an infectious spirit that radiates even more from the stage. She started singing at...

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S03, E06: Lexie Deeb from 2020-06-17T14:17:03

Lexie Deeb is a Director of Advertising & Branding for Secret Road Music Services, where they represent a roster of publishing artists/writers and she pitches music to creative age...

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S03, E06: Lexie Deeb, Secret Road Music Services from 2020-06-17T12:17:03

Lexie Deeb is a Director of Advertising & Branding for Secret Road Music Services, where they represent a roster of publishing artists/writers and she pitches music to creative age...

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S03,E05: Emily Hackett from 2020-05-20T13:00

Emily Hackett is the rare songwriter who doesn’t just pour her heart into her lyrics—she inspires every listener to reach a deeper honesty in their own lives. With her stunningly detailed storyt...

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S03,E05: Emily Hackett, Singer/Songwriter from 2020-05-20T11:00

Emily Hackett is the rare songwriter who doesn’t just pour her heart into her lyrics—she inspires every listener to reach a deeper honesty in their own lives. With her stunningly detailed storyt...

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S03, E04: Julie Greenberg from 2020-05-06T19:55:42

Julie Greenberg is a music touring agent at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). She is based in the Nashville office and works alongside many of the world’s le...

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S03, E04: Julie Greenberg, CAA from 2020-05-06T17:55:42

Julie Greenberg is a music touring agent at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). She is based in the Nashville office and works alongside many of the world’s le...

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S03, E03: Thomas Finchum from 2020-03-18T12:00

Songwriter/Artist Thomas Finchum talks former career as an Olympic Swimmer and what led him to pursue a career in music. He shares the story behind "Kissing A Girl," for LoCash and songs making ...

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S03, E03: Thomas Finchum, Songwriter/Artist from 2020-03-18T11:00

Songwriter/Artist Thomas Finchum talks former career as an Olympic Swimmer and what led him to pursue a career in music. He shares the story behind "Kissing A Girl," for LoCash and songs making ...

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S03, E02: Levi Hummon from 2020-02-26T11:00

Hummon’s drive is what makes him stand out from the rest. He emphasizes the hard work that goes into each of his songs. The lyrics come straight from the heart, while the production and vocals a...

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S03, E02: Levi Hummon, Songwriter/Artist from 2020-02-26T10:00

Hummon’s drive is what makes him stand out from the rest. He emphasizes the hard work that goes into each of his songs. The lyrics come straight from the heart, while the production and vocals a...

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S03, E01: Drew Baldridge from 2020-02-12T12:00

Country artist Drew Baldridge shares his career journey, touring advice, and stories behind his latest releases including, "Middle Of Nowhere Kids."



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S03, E01: Drew Baldridge, Artist from 2020-02-12T11:00

Country artist Drew Baldridge shares his career journey, touring advice, and stories behind his latest releases including, "Middle Of Nowhere Kids."

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S02, E09: Mallary Birdsong from 2019-12-18T23:45:44

Futureshirts' Senior Account Manager, Mallary Birdsong, shares her expertise on the topic of artist merchandise. Your favorite t-shirt, vinyl or other memorandum from the best live show you’ve e...

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S02, E09: Mallary Birdsong, Futureshirts from 2019-12-18T22:45:44

Futureshirts' Senior Account Manager, Mallary Birdsong, shares her expertise on the topic of artist merchandise. Your favorite t-shirt, vinyl or other memorandum from the best live show you’ve e...

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S02, E08: Zebb Luster from 2019-12-04T16:44:09

Meet the Director of Creative/A&R at River House Artists, Zebb Luster. He is the founder of YNOT Wednesdays Songwriter Spotlight, sponsored by Futureshirts and Regions Bank, a songwriter rou...

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S02, E08: Zebb Luster, A&R at River House Artists from 2019-12-04T15:44:09

Meet the Director of Creative/A&R at River House Artists, Zebb Luster. He is the founder of YNOT Wednesdays Songwriter Spotlight, sponsored by Futureshirts and Regions Bank, a songwriter rou...

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S02, E07: Wes Davenport from 2019-08-29T17:56:12

Wes Davenport is the Culture Marketing Manager for Universal Music Group, where he partners the company’s artists with brands, universities, non-profits and lifestyle outlets. His team manages UMUS...

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S02, E07: Wes Davenport, UMG from 2019-08-29T15:56:12

Wes Davenport is the Culture Marketing Manager for Universal Music Group, where he partners the company’s artists with brands, universities, non-profits and lifestyle outlets. His team manages UMUS...

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S02, E06: Derek Wells from 2019-08-09T02:55:18

Session musician and producer, Derek Wells has worked with household names like Dolly Parton, Steven Tyler, and Josh Turner – his most recent project involved producing Maren Morris’ latest album, ...

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S02, E06: Derek Wells, Session musician/producer from 2019-08-09T00:55:18

Session musician and producer, Derek Wells has worked with household names like Dolly Parton, Steven Tyler, and Josh Turner – his most recent project involved producing Maren Morris’ latest albu...

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S02, E05: Spencer Crandell from 2019-07-25T16:13:02

In this episode, we chat with Country songwriter/artist Spencer Crandell about building an organic following through digital and in person interaction! Spencer has toured with Dustin Lynch, Chris L...

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S02, E05: Spencer Crandell, Artist from 2019-07-25T14:13:02

In this episode, we chat with Country songwriter/artist Spencer Crandell about building an organic following through digital and in person interaction! Spencer has toured with Dustin Lynch, Chris L...

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S02, E04: Shaina Botwin from 2019-07-10T18:46:32

Today’s guest is the Creative Coordinator in Publishing at Creative Nation, Shaina Botwin. Shaina above all is a true fan of music. She found her dream role in the industry by way of connecting wit...

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S02, E04: Shaina Botwin, Creative Nation from 2019-07-10T16:46:32

Today’s guest is the Creative Coordinator in Publishing at Creative Nation, Shaina Botwin. Shaina above all is a true fan of music. She found her dream role in the industry by way of connecting wit...

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S02, E03: Josh Cross & Bryant Urich from 2019-06-19T16:03:34

This episode features Bryant Urich and Josh Cross. We talk about Bryan'ts background in documentary films, music and why he started a company (TrustAccelerator) that creates content mostly podcasts...

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S02, E03: Josh Cross & Bryant Urich, Podcast Production from 2019-06-19T14:03:34

This episode features Bryant Urich and Josh Cross. We talk about Bryant's background in documentary films, music and why he started a company (TrustAccelerator) that creates content mostly podca...

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S02, E02: Eddie Island from 2019-06-05T15:20:48

Eddie Island claimed a spot in the Top 14 on American Idol this past season and his debut album is officially the fastest post-idol Album release ever. He won over Katy Perry from the beginning wit...

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S02, E02: Eddie Island, Artist from 2019-06-05T13:20:48

Eddie Island claimed a spot in the Top 14 on American Idol this past season and his debut album is officially the fastest post-idol Album release ever. He won over Katy Perry from the beginning wit...

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S02, E01: Ivory Layne from 2019-05-16T02:33:29

Ivory grew up performing and teaching herself songwriting and production. Her music caught the attention of Grammy award-winning producer, Ed Cash and she moved to Nashville from North Carolina. An...

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S02, E01: Ivory Layne, Artist/Producer from 2019-05-16T00:33:29

Ivory grew up performing and teaching herself songwriting and production. Her music caught the attention of Grammy award-winning producer, Ed Cash and she moved to Nashville from North Carolina. An...

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S01, E11: Rachel Knight Zola from 2019-02-13T11:00

Our Director of Community Engagement Rachel Knight Zola offers advice for balancing your personal life and career in the entertainment industry, tips to making your resume stand out, and ways to ma...

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S01, E11: Rachel Knight Zola, Entrepreneur from 2019-02-13T10:00

Our Director of Community Engagement Rachel Knight Zola offers advice for balancing your personal life and career in the entertainment industry, tips to making your resume stand out, and ways to ma...

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S01, E10: Ben Danaher from 2019-01-30T13:18

Ben Danaher has spent time curating his songwriting craft from the likes of Country, Blues and Americana influences such as Merle Haggard, Ray Charles and Darrell Scott. Ben Danaher is a Texas nati...

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S01, E10: Ben Danaher, Singer/Songwriter from 2019-01-30T12:18

Ben Danaher has spent time curating his songwriting craft from the likes of Country, Blues and Americana influences such as Merle Haggard, Ray Charles and Darrell Scott. Ben Danaher is a Texas nati...

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S01, E09: Emilija Saxe from 2019-01-16T15:53

As Director of Strategy at Made In Network, Emilija Saxe specializes in digital content strategy, YouTube channel management, and video-specific media buys. She is YouTube Certified in Asset Moneti...

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S01, E09: Emilija Saxe, Made In Network from 2019-01-16T14:53

As Director of Strategy at Made In Network, Emilija Saxe specializes in digital content strategy, YouTube channel management, and video-specific media buys. She is YouTube Certified in Asset Moneti...

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S01, E08: Renee Blair from 2018-12-26T07:00

We’re following up our last episode featuring Lee Krabel and Ryan Beaver of SmackSongs. Another writer from the SmackSongs roster is here with us and her name is Renee Blair. Renee played our last ...

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S01, E08: Renee Blair, Songwriter/Artist from 2018-12-26T06:00

We’re following up our last episode featuring Lee Krabel and Ryan Beaver of SmackSongs. Another writer from the SmackSongs roster is here with us and her name is Renee Blair. Renee played our last ...

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S01, E07: Lee Krabel and Ryan Beaver from 2018-12-12T18:42:07

In this episode, we sit down with one of YEP’s founders, Lee Krabel. He is the Senior Creative Director at SMACKSONGS. Joining him is Ryan Beaver who is a country singer/songwriter signed to SMACKS...

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S01, E07: Lee Krabel and Ryan Beaver, SMACKSONGS from 2018-12-12T17:42:07

In this episode, we sit down with one of YEP’s founders, Lee Krabel. He is the Senior Creative Director at SMACKSONGS. Joining him is Ryan Beaver who is a country singer/songwriter signed to SMACKS...

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S01, E06: Marc Rucker from 2018-11-14T16:23:50

In this episode we talk all about artist management. What does it take to manage an artist and their brand well? If you are the one looking for a manager, what are the steps you need to take to pre...

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S01, E06: Marc Rucker, Artist Management from 2018-11-14T15:23:50

In this episode we talk all about artist management. What does it take to manage an artist and their brand well? If you are the one looking for a manager, what are the steps you need to take to pre...

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S01, E05: Rocky Block from 2018-10-31T16:26:30

Rocky Block is a songwriter, artist and musician. He gives a lot of great advice about booking gigs and time commitment. His father Billy Block was a huge influence on his path to choosing music as...

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S01, E05: Rocky Block, Songwriter/Artist from 2018-10-31T15:26:30

Rocky Block is a songwriter, artist and musician. He gives a lot of great advice about booking gigs and time commitment. His father Billy Block was a huge influence on his path to choosing music as...

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S01, E04: Trannie Anderson from 2018-10-17T18:48:44

Sony/Atv songwriter, Trannie Anderson joins us in this episode. Trannie is from Waco, Texas and she moved to Nashville only a few years ago and met her first co-writers through our YEP Nashville Fa...

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S01, E04: Trannie Anderson, Songwriter from 2018-10-17T16:48:44

Sony/Atv songwriter, Trannie Anderson joins us in this episode. Trannie is from Waco, Texas and she moved to Nashville only a few years ago and met her first co-writers through our YEP Nashville Fa...

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S01, E03: Alexa Simpson from 2018-10-03T07:10

This episode features Alexa Simpson, the Director of Marketing at Nashville-based production company, Morris, and as the Founder & Chairman of Team Fox Nashville, a fundraising team for The Michael...

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S01, E03: Alexa Simpson, Marketing from 2018-10-03T05:10

This episode features Alexa Simpson, the Director of Marketing at Nashville-based production company, Morris, and as the Founder & Chairman of Team Fox Nashville, a fundraising team for The Michael...

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S01, E02: Austin Burke from 2018-09-19T12:30

Austin shares how he found his entire band through YEP, the steps he took to build his career, and how Garth Brooks and John Marks have played a role in his journey as well. Austin is going to tell...

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S01, E02: Austin Burke, Artist from 2018-09-19T10:30

Austin shares how he found his entire band through YEP, the steps he took to build his career, and how Garth Brooks and John Marks have played a role in his journey as well. Austin is going to tell...

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S01, E01: Andrew Cohen and Amelia Varni from 2018-09-11T00:44:14

Get to know the story of YEP Nashville through the lens of the organization's founder Andrew Cohen and YEP's current Executive Director Amelia Varni! You'll hear about their music industry journey,...

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S01, E01: Andrew Cohen and Amelia Varni, YEP Founders from 2018-09-10T22:44:14

Get to know the story of YEP Nashville through the lens of the organization's founder Andrew Cohen and YEP's current Executive Director Amelia Varni! You'll hear about their music industry journey,...

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