Young Entertainment Professionals

Chandler Nicole Sherrill is a talented publisher, creative director, and avid podcast listener. This being her first interview behind the mic, Chandler channels the spirit of her favorite toasty podcasters while sharing tips for songwriters, artists, and aspiring musical directors. This episode is not sponsored by Spritz, but boy do we wish it was.

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 world, sync opportunities, and potential publishing deals. And they really figured it out! Sometimes all it takes is a little slide into the dm’s…

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 Nashville, getting banned from TikTok, and being "delusional." 

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 generous enough to host some of our educational panels this year and we were immensely impressed by the space. Part 2 of our live recording features Libby O, who is our host of the YEP podcast and her own p...

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 generous enough to host some of our educational panels this year and we were immensely impressed by the space. Part 1 of our live recording features Libby O, who is our host of the YEP podcast and her own p...

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 across country to Los Angeles to attend the Makeup Designory in 2010 and has been working as a freelance makeup artist for the last decade in both Los Angeles and Nashville. Whether she is getting a Presidenti...

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 Cowboylesque and the Nashville Original Bachelorette House along with her husband and artist Austin Burke. She began her career as a videographer and award-winning filmmaker straight out of college. She has been se...

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 was a teenager, playing over 200 self booked shows a year and picking up multiple Best of Milwaukee awards as female vocalist and best acoustic musician. She moved to Nashville in 2016 after securing a son...

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 his best advice on building relationships in the industry, how YEP influenced his career thus far, and why taking every opportunity is grow your craft is so important. 

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 and what he enjoys most about the country music community! 

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 fell into it. From Tabor, IA - the young entrepreneur never thought about the different aspects of the music industry. Throughout the early years of journalism, Trevor shared many conversations wi...

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! 

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 than themselves. In only 3 years, Perry has grown With the Band from an idea in her dorm room to captivating packed out arenas with her creative and collaborative fan projects and meetups. Some of her most no...

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 about helping artists and her company motto is to treat every client like a VIP. During her matriculation at Belmont University, she has garnered internships with all three major labels and landed her first...

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 Stephen share their expertise in management, publishing, and music tech over a fireside chat in Stephen's backyard! You'll also hear their thoughts on navigating the job board and advice for those looking to pursue a care...

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 ethic and artist growth. On his third project Stephen Day is joining the arena of bedroom pop. With his new EP Original Songs and Sound, slated for November 20, Day shows the listener a new side of his sensi...

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 (released on CN Records in March 2017), he has toured alongside such acts as Old Dominion, Willie Nelson, Dan + Shay, And Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Moakler – whose songwriting credits include cuts by Dierks B...

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 a young age and grew up in dance studios throughout Louisiana training with the best choreographers and vocal coaches she could find. She then moved to Nashville, TN after graduating high school to pursue...

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 agencies and brands for advertising placement in North America, as well as for video games. She began her career at Secret Road on the Film & TV side, and also coordinated Secret Road’s inaugural Crea...

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 storytelling, the Nashville-based artist sheds light on the liabilities of being human, transforming the most painful feelings into something glorious. It’s exactly that alchemy that found Hackett named one of CM...

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 leading musicians including Koffee, Lianne La Havas, Bren Joy, John Tucker, Chaz Cardigan, Tay Keith, Astrid S, j. Ember, Lindsey Lomis and more.

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 up his self-titled EP.

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 are true to him. Hummon’s sincerity is one that makes his artistry stand out; growing up, he learned from his father that this is the most important tool of success.

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

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 ever been to, helps the creators thrive in doing what they love. We talk about conceptualizing the vision for an artist’s merch selection dependent on their brand, budget, and fan engagement goals all accord...