Industry Pics: International Country Music Conference, Jules Wortman
International Country Music Conference Begins In Nashville

Pictured (L-R): Milly Olykan, Karen Stump, Belmont University’s Don Cusic (co-host of the conference), and Trahern.
Sarah Trahern, Executive Director of the Country Music Association, spoke to the International Country Music Conference on Thursday, May 31 on “The State of Country.” She was joined on the presentation, which opened the conference, with Karen Stump, head of research for the CMA, and Milly Olykan, head of “International” for the CMA.
Jules Wortman Launches New Podcast

Jules Wortman with The Warren Brothers.
Industry member Jules Wortman has launched a new podcast, Hi, How Ya Doin’, which features interviews with individuals to discover moments that changed their lives. Previous guests have included songwriters The Warren Brothers, producer Paul Worley, and more. Upcoming guests will include Hall Emery CEO, Pat Emery.
“As a storyteller, I often frame a client’s brand to engage a variety of demographics. Through this process and my appetite to always learn about what makes someone tick or land where they have, I decided to delve into this new podcast venture recently to generate a platform for anyone that wants to listen,” says Wortman, host and creator of Hi, How Ya Doin’. “I have had the privilege to meet so many interesting people throughout my life that have intrigued me to hear their story. This podcast offers a wide array of individuals capturing and sharing their moment of clarity and what might have led to it. We hope you enjoy.”
To sign up for the podcast, please visit HERE. To listen to past interviews, click on the following links: HHYD on Soundcloud andiTunes.
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