02:23 – What made Scott Hendricks want to get into the music business? 13:35 – What makes a great producer? Is it ears, feel, or technical skill? 17:39 – Why is it important for new producers to try—even if they feel unprepared? 19:13 – What does it take to lead professional musicians effectively in the studio? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe …

01:05 – Dale's early days in West Virginia and how he discovered country music 03:24 – Moving to Nashville and landing his first job in the industry 05:02 – Creating a role by digging into classic song catalogs 08:26 – Early success with George Strait and others 09:09 – What makes a great record executive and song plugger 11:19 – How face-to-face r…

01:08 – Katie’s journey from small-town violinist to SVP at BMG 03:46 – How her experience as an artist shapes her A&R approach 05:22 – What A&R really looks like day-to-day—bridging the artist and the label 08:36 – How Katie helps an artist build a project from scratch 11:16 – What draws her to an artist and how she discovers new talent 15:04 – Th…

Introduction to Kelly Bolton, VP of A&R at Warner Records Tim kicks off by introducing Kelly and asking her to share her journey to Warner Records. Kelly’s Start in the Music Industry Kelly discusses her internship at TKO Management, working with Toby Keith, and how she found her passion for A&R. Advice from Cliff Audretch on Publishing and A&R Kel…

Tim emphasizes the need for artists and industry professionals to prioritize self-care, highlighting resources like MusicCares, Music Health Alliance, and Porter's Call that provide support for creatives. He also reflects on the strength of the Nashville music community and the importance of giving back. MusicCares: https://www.musicares.org/ Music…

Karen Kosowski is a multi-genre writer and producer based in Nashville, TN, with roots in Winnipeg, Canada. Known for her expertise across pop, country, and rock, she combines formal music training with over 20 years of experience in songwriting, production, and engineering. Her versatility shines as she takes on roles as a writer, producer, and mi…

0:50 - What are the first few things you discuss with a new songwriter when you decide to work with them? 8:18 - Advances - what are the current ranges for new deals? 17:42 - Surrounding yourself with the right people in order to grow The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective ProductionBy AIMP: Nashville Pubcast

0:50 - What does a typical influencer campaign look like? How does it begin? 3:35 - What are some basic things artists can do to build out their social media? 7:38 - Eyes vs. Engagement: Is one more important than the other? 14:10 - What are some key components of a successful campaign? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production…

1:02 - What is your daily routine generally like? 5:08 - How do you deal with promoting a song that you’re not necessarily in love with? Are you able to pitch something that you don’t connect with at a deeper level? 11:18 - Is the radio promotion space collaborative or is it mostly competition? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Produc…

0:40 - Give us a quick summary of the indie label landscape? What do they offer that may be different from the traditional models? 04:28 - If I’m an independent artist, what do you as an indie label need/expect from me? 07:21 - At what level of artist are you and your team looking for? Is there a metric? 12:57 - Can you identify the key benefits of…

0:50 - Discuss how the writing room and the process of rewriting songs has changed over the years and how do you approach it? 6:17 - How do you find your role within a writing room? How do you deal with conflict? 12:00 - What are some of the challenges you face within the writing room? 16:49 - How have you been adjusting to this era where the stand…

4:13 - What was your plan/strategy to build Position Music? 7:00 - If I’m an artist, how can I get my foot in the door with sync? 10:30 - What is it about the company that has made it so successful? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective ProductionBy AIMP: Nashville Pubcast

4:36 - Explain the skillset that’s needed to start in the sync business 8:37 - Any advice on what a newcomer could do to be ahead of the game? 16:20 - Music supervisors are generally looking for music that’s “easily cleared,” can you explain what that means? 18:36 - Talk to us about Version LLC and The Sync Room. How can people sign up? The AIMP Na…

7:00 - What are the pillars of the Music Row Build? 9:09 - What motivated you to take on this leadership role? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective ProductionBy AIMP: Nashville Pubcast

Hey there Pubcast listeners! Say it ain’t so, but this is the final episode of the season! Something that’s become sort of a tradition around here is Tim closing out the season with some thoughts…and he surely didn’t disappoint. With Artificial Intelligence looming over the music industry, Tim provides an interesting and encouraging perspective on …

0:44 - Hannah Babitt 1:40 - Katie Jelen 2:51 - Paul DiGiovanni 4:42 - Ward Guenther The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective ProductionBy AIMP: Nashville Pubcast

0:44 - Hannah Babitt 2:06 - Katie Fagan 5:13 - Martha Earls 6:11 - Patch Culbertson The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective ProductionBy AIMP: Nashville Pubcast

0:44 - Hannah Babitt 1:52 - Katie Fagan 2:43 - Katie Jelen 3:40 - Patch Culbertson The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective ProductionBy AIMP: Nashville Pubcast

0:44 - Brandon Perdue 2:02 - Hannah Babitt 3:13 - Katie Jelen 4:33 - Martha Earls 5:17 - Rachel Guttmann The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective ProductionBy AIMP: Nashville Pubcast

2:45 - What makes a good song publisher in your eyes? 8:11 - What are the key challenges in working such a personal-relationship business? 12:53 - Do you have a vision for an employee that strictly fulfills their job title vs. one that goes above and beyond 18:59 - Let’s say you’ve “made it.” You want to start a company. Walk me through the steps… …

2:46 - What was it like when you first got into town? 4:52 - Do you have any advice for young & rising songwriters? 7:04 - What was your experience as you put together your first major project? 9:28 - How did you keep your “”true north” as you hear the opinions of others? 13:55 - How was the transition to an independent artist? 20:32 - You have als…

2:19 - What inspired you to start MHA? 4:32 - What does MHA do exactly for their clients? 6:53 - How can the music industry help motivate its young employees to get health insurance? 9:21 - What are some of the challenges that you commonly see creatives struggle with? 13:53 - Can you share a success story? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Colle…

1:12 - What led you to the transition from performing in pop to writing in country music? 4:49 - What was it like for you studying the “Nashville system?” 6:26 - How did you end up with working such a diverse list of artists, from Justin Moore to Jordan Davis? 10:16 - What are some of the steps you took to be a successful producer? 13:51 - Do you h…

1:11 - How did you become interested in entertainment law and publishing? 5:42 - What are the most basic points you walk through with an inexperienced writer? 12:59 - Have you seen a lot of recoupment-based deals in town? 15:40 - How do you approach explaining royalty rates to writers? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production…

3:39 - What goes on in your daily routine as a manager? 8:03 - Can you share how you built out Kane Brown’s career? 10:30 - How did you handle the challenges of getting Kane Brown ready for performing live? 15:39 - What’s a skill that’s invaluable as a manager? 17:43 - How do you identify and pursue new opportunities for new artists? 20:50 - How do…