• ABOUT
    • Contact
    • The Team
    • Editorial Calendar
    • Events
    • FAQ
    • Use & Privacy Policy
  • ADVERTISE
  • ROWFAX
  • THE SPORTS CREDENTIAL
  • JOB LISTINGS
MusicRow.com
  • CALENDARS
    • Album/EP Releases
    • Single/Track Releases
    • Industry Events
  • OBITS
  • CHARTS
    • Radio Chart (Current)
    • Radio Chart (Archives)
    • No. 1 Challenge Coin
    • Songwriter Chart (Current)
    • Songwriter Chart (Archives)
  • REVIEWS
  • MY STORY
  • NEWSLETTER
    • Newsletter (Current)
    • SIGN UP (FREE!)
    • Newsletter (Archives)
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • STORE
  • Search
  • Menu Menu

YEP Panel Discusses Mental Health Issues In The Entertainment Community

May 3, 2018/by Jessica Nicholson

Pictured (L-R): Rachel Knight, YEP Director of Community Engagement; Kelly Clague, SVP of Em.Co; Al Andrews, Founder of Porter’s Call; Cris Lacy, SVP, A&R Warner Music Group; Debbie Carroll, S. Executive Dir. of MusiCares; Brett Warren of the Warren Brothers and songwriter at Big Loud; Amelia Varni, YEP Executive Director; Caroline Melby, YEP Director of Education

Music industry organization, Young Entertainment Professionals (YEP) hosted their “Life of an Entertainer: Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll….and Mental Health” event at the CMA Event Space on Tuesday, May 1. The panel opened dialogue about struggles both entertainers and creative industry professionals face with mental health and ways they can practice self-awareness on the topic.

The following industry names shared their personal experiences with mental health and how they’ve helped their peers overcome similar challenges: Al Andrews (Founder of Porter’s Call), Debbie Carroll (S. Executive Dir. of MusiCares), Kelly Clague (SVP Em.Co), Cris Lacy (SVP, A&R Warner Music Group), and Brett Warren of the Warren Brothers (Songwriter, Big Loud).

YEP’s Director of Community Engagement, Rachel Knight led the conversation in an effort to shed light on the changes Porter’s Call and MusiCares are creating in the lives of songwriters, artists and music business professionals.

“It’s okay to not be okay. But what are we going to do about it? Panels like this are big part of that conversation. Taking these conversations to where you work, to your mentors, to your interns is a game changer in of itself,” Knight says. Al Andrews and Debbie Carroll expanded on the safe space and resources they provide for those seeking to cope with addiction, mental health and everything in between.

In addition, Brett Warren of the Warren Brothers and songwriter at Big Loud, opened up about his battle with addiction and how Porter’s Call brought him to a stable place with his family and music career. “When you get honest with your mental health, and you surround yourself with people like this, it makes the road fun. It’s all part of the journey,” he said. Each panelist offered their thoughts on why talking about mental health instills a tighter community between the artist and his/her support team.

In regards to those who support the business of artists, Cris Lacy spoke about the importance of self-care. “It’s a whole lot of questions and engagement and very little probably for yourself. You have to value yourself enough to say I’m taking 20 minutes and I’m gonna meditate. It really does make a difference,” she said.

Al Andrews closed the event with his principals to live by, “The Way Of An Artist,” a guideline to practicing graciousness in work and personal life. The audience was encouraged approach life with more ease and understanding of the battles those around them are facing.

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Jessica Nicholson
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 [email protected].
Jessica Nicholson
Latest posts by Jessica Nicholson (see all)
  • CMA Honors Robert Deaton With Chairman’s Award - December 4, 2020
  • Nashville Symphony, Nashville Musicians Association Reach Agreement - December 4, 2020
  • Zach Williams’ “Chain Breaker” Is Most-Added On ‘MusicRow’ CountryBreakout Radio Chart - December 4, 2020
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share by Mail
0 0 Jessica Nicholson https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png Jessica Nicholson2018-05-03 16:15:192018-05-03 16:15:19YEP Panel Discusses Mental Health Issues In The Entertainment Community
0 replies

Leave a Reply

Want to join the discussion?
Feel free to contribute!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

RECENT NEWS

  • Elle King & ET’s Rachel Smith To Host ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’ November 30, 2023
  • Jordan Minton Inks Deal With Sony Music Publishing Nashville November 30, 2023
  • Neon Coast Appoints Janie Whitefield As Director Of Digital November 30, 2023
  • Date Set For 2024 SOURCE Hall Of Fame Awards November 30, 2023
  • Ian Munsick Plots ‘Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour’ For Spring November 30, 2023
  • Charlie Worsham Announces The Compadres Fund November 29, 2023
  • 2024 Dates & Ticketing Process Updates Announced For Tin Pan South November 29, 2023
  • AIMP To Celebrate The Season With Holiday Parties November 29, 2023
  • Morgan Wallen Commands Spotify’s 2023 Year-End Lists November 29, 2023
  • Reba McEntire Appoints Justin McIntosh As Manager, Among Other Team Changes November 29, 2023
  • Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen Dominate Year-End Apple Music Charts November 29, 2023
  • Driver Williams Signs With Jody Williams Songs & Warner Chappell Music November 29, 2023
  • Kylie Morgan’s ‘Making It Up As I Go Tour’ Set To Launch In February November 29, 2023
  • Music City To Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary During New Year’s Eve Big Bash November 29, 2023
  • Jon Pardi Helps Kick Off 2023 Opry Country Christmas Series November 29, 2023

Like Us on Facebook

Follow Us on Twitter

Tweets by MusicRow
© 2023 Music Row Enterprises, LLC – All rights reserved.
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
Scroll to top