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Jenny Parsons

Belmont University - Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business
Coordinator of Student Enrichment

9:00am CDT

The Modern Approach to Artist Development: From Self Release to Major Label and Everywhere In-Between Legends DAusten Adams • Noah McPike • Martha Earls • Robert Femia • Kerry O'Neil • Jeremy Stover

9:30am CDT

You Don't Have to Wait Until Graduation to Work in the Music Industry Music Row 5Makenzie Stokel • Erin Anderson • Garrison Snell • Chris Susskind

11:00am CDT

Building Your Marketing Toolbox: Getting Ready For a Career in the Music Industry Music Row 5Hunter Scott

12:15pm CDT

Music Biz 101 & More: Live In Nashville! Music Row 5Stephen Marcone • Dave Philp • Rohit Anand • John Butler • Shannan Hatch • Cindy Da Silva

2:45pm CDT

Empires Of Their Own: Artists As Business Owners Music Row 5Matthew Adell • Justin Buencamino • Jamie Lidell • Erin Love

4:10pm CDT

The New Music Economy: A Collaborative Team Approach Music Row 5Monika Tashman • Shawn Kilmurray • John Youngman • Mark Zelasko

9:00am CDT

#NEXTGEN_NOW: Young Voices Rewriting The Rules Legends ABCCherie Hu • Jackie Augustus • Devin Dawson • Amber Grimes • Phil Quist • Anna Weisband

10:30am CDT

The Changing Landscape in the Publishing World Legends EJohn Ozier • Marc Driskill • Beth Laird • Pete Robinson

12:30pm CDT

The Country Consumer: The Next Phase of Streaming Growth Legends FAnnie Ortmeier • Beville Dunkerley • Margaret Hart • Brittany Schaeffer • Rebecca Silverstein • Karen Stump

12:40pm CDT

Artistry and Streaming Income: Q&A with Paul Cardall Legends ABCGarrison Snell • Jonathan Barnes • Paul Cardall • Chris Robley

2:30pm CDT

Music & Advertising: Flip That $#!t Legends EAnnie Ortmeier • Jeppe Faurfelt • Tony Grotticelli • Kim Pham

4:00pm CDT

Featured Presentation: Music’s Leading Ladies Speak Out powered by Nielsen Music Legends ABCDMarcie Allen • Erin Crawford • Wendy Goldstein • Melinda Newman • Dolly Parton • Linda Perry • Beka Tischker • Marlene Tsuchii • Kelli Turner • Janet Weir

8:15am CDT

Awards Breakfast & Presentations sponsored by Country Music Association (CMA) Legends BallroomFred Beteille • David Briley • James Donio • Steve Harkins • Sarah Trahern

11:00am CDT

Learning Music Entrepreneurship by Doing: How to Create Experiential Opportunities in an Academic Setting Music Row 5Fabiana Claure

11:20am CDT

Skill Set Is King! How Prepared Are Students For Today's Music Industry? Music Row 5Chris Sampson • Todd Goodwin • Frank Hill • Sarah Van Hoven • Donna Ross

12:00pm CDT

Education vs. Experience: What Are Employers Really Looking For? Music Row 5Gloria Green • LaTaevia Berry • Tonya Butler • Jordan Fann • Ashley Hall • David Schreiber

12:40pm CDT

Supercharge Student Career Superpowers Music Row 5Gigi Johnson

1:35pm CDT

Beyond the Basics: Innovation in Brand Partnerships Legends ABCMarieke Bianchi • Rohit Anand • Brandy King • Dave Stangle Music and Money in Sync: The Many Paths to Success Legends GKatie Jelen • Aaron Gant • Nick Keenan • Stephen Schmuldt • Joel Timen

2:10pm CDT

The Future of Brand-Artist Partnerships Legends ABCNathan Hanks • Carlos Alvarez • Joe Belliotti • Josh Terry • Dr. Syleecia Thompson

4:00pm CDT

BuzzAngle and CAA: Using Data and Analytics To Optimize Tour Routing Music Row 5Michael Bryan • Jim Lidestri • André Vargas

5:00pm CDT

Featured Presentation: Pandora CEO Roger Lynch — Pandora Predicts the Future of Streaming Legends BallroomBeville Dunkerley • Randy Goodman • Roger Lynch

9:00am CDT

Creative Partnerships: Making an Impact Without Breaking the Bank Music Row 3Julie Sturdivant • Marieke Bianchi • Justin Breton • Vian Izak

10:30am CDT

The Gospel Truth Behind Christian Music’s Influence and Trends Music Row 3Jackie Patillo • Andie Rankins • Stephania Andry-Wilkinson • Steve Blair • Gary Christensen • Ed Leonard • Mike Murray • Penny Railey • Mike Snider • Jimmy Wheeler

12:00pm CDT

Awards Luncheon sponsored by BuzzAngle Music & TiVo; Keynote Conversation with Humanitarian Award Recipient Scooter Braun Legends BallroomFred Beteille • Scooter Braun • James Donio • Colin Hanks • Jim Lidestri • Hilary Rosen • Kyle Smetanka

2:30pm CDT

The Year of Gen Z: Insights from the Front Line with Today’s Youth Consumer Music Row 2Tegan Marie • Frank Simonetti • Veronica Zelle