Creative Nation Adds Belmont Student Kassi Ashton To Roster

From (L-R): Beth Laird, Creative Nation; Matthew Beckett, Beckett Law Office; Austen Adams, Dickinson Wright; Kassi Ashton; Johnny Ellett, Ten Four Management; Luke Laird, Creative Nation; Carrie Murphy, WME.

Creative Nation has signed songwriter Kassi Ashton to its roster. Ashton is a senior at Belmont University in Nashville, and is slated to graduate in December.

Creative Nation is an independent music publishing and management company owned by songwriter Luke Laird and CEO Beth Laird, and includes writers Barry Dean, Lori McKenna, Luke Laird, Maggie Chapman, Natalie Hemby, Native Run, Steve Moakler and Tyler Johnson.

“After I met with Creative Nation, it immediately felt like home,” Ashton says. “I couldn’t ask for bigger badasses for my first publishing deal!”

Beth Laird adds, “The first time Luke and I heard Kassi’s voice, we were blown away. Her authentic artistry and unique ability to connect emotionally makes her a force to be reckoned with.”

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Jessica Nicholson

Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.

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