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NOW OPEN: Applications For MusicRow’s 2024 N.B.T. Music Industry Directory

September 18, 2023/by LB Cantrell

Applications are now open for MusicRow’s N.B.T. (Next Big Thing) Music Industry Directory. The final list will be featured in MusicRow‘s Touring/Next Big Thing print issue, which releases on Nov. 28.

MusicRow‘s N.B.T. Music Industry Directory showcases Nashville music business professionals who are rising through the ranks. This class of industry members occupy mid-level roles at their respective companies, and are on a trajectory of excellence to become future leaders in the Nashville music industry. Applicants should ideally have a minimum of 5 or more years experience in the music industry.

The Touring/Next Big Thing print edition also includes the annual Next Big Thing artists listing, with editorial features focused on the touring segment of our industry.

To apply for inclusion in this year’s edition of the N.B.T. Music Industry Directory, please click here to access the application form.

Please note that not all submissions are guaranteed to be listed in the directory. If you are submitting multiple candidates, you will need to click on SUBMIT at the bottom of the form before entering another candidate. Head shots can be sent to art@musicrow.com.

New submissions for the directory close on Wednesday, Sept. 27. For questions, email lbcantrell@musicrow.com.

To reserve ad space in the 2023/2024 Touring/Next Big Thing issue, contact srobertson@musicrow.com. Rate card information is available here.

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LB Cantrell is Editor/Director of Operations at MusicRow magazine, where she oversees, manages and executes all company operations. LB oversees all MusicRow-related content, including the publication’s six annual print issues and online news. She is a Georgia native and a graduate of the Recording Industry Management program at Middle Tennessee State University.
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