Industry Ink: Rosanne Cash, LuckySky Music, Dr. Don Cusic, Jordan St. Cyr
Rosanne Cash & Country Music Hall of Fame Host Conversation with Nashville School of the Arts Students
Pictured (L-R): NSA teacher Ryan Murphey, Rosanne Cash, several NSA students and Adam Ollendorff, senior manager of music programs for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Rosanne Cash recently participated in a conversation about her life, work and creative pursuits with nearly 40 students from the Nashville School of the Arts songwriting and stage band classes. The interactive conversation was coordinated by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Cash in support of the museum’s educational mission. Students engaged in the conversation and posed questions about Cash’s songwriting process and experiences throughout her career. Cash was joined by Adam Ollendorff, the museum’s senior manager of music programs.
J4 Signs With LuckySky Music
Pictured (L-R): Bill Warner (President / LuckySky Music), Kirsti Manna (VP & Creative Director / LuckySky Music), Joseph Wandass IV (J4), Tori Martin (LuckySky Music artist and songwriter) and Jason Engelman (CEO /LuckySky Music)
Songwriter/artist/producer Joseph Wandass IV, better known as J4, has signed with LuckySky Music as a staff writer. He received his first major label cut on pop artist Kechi Okwuchi (from America’s Got Talent) in 2022. As an artist, J4 has shared the stage with Josh Turner, Michael W. Smith, Lee Greenwood, Darryl Worley, Walker Hayes and others. Along with being an artist J4 graduated with a Master’s of Music from Belmont University and also teaches as an Adjunct Professor of Recording Industry Studies at Middle Tennessee State University.
‘Nashville Music History’ Series with Dr. Don Cusic To Launch In February
Don Cusic
The Metropolitan Historical Commission is presenting the Curb Lecture Series “Nashville Music History” with Author and Historian Dr. Don Cusic at RCA Studio B on Wednesday night beginning Feb. 12. Each lecture will last about an hour and 15 minutes and allow for audience questions and comments.
The $10 per session registration fee supports the Nashville Historical Foundation and its work to support historic preservation projects and community education. Space is limited and registration for one or all sessions may be made through Eventzilla. Registration is also available at the door, if space allows. For additional information, contact scarlett.miles@nashville.gov or the Metro Historical Commission 615-862-7970.
Jordan St. Cyr Inks With Hsquared Management
Hsquared management’s Leigh Holt and Kelli Haywood with Jordan St. Cyr (center)
Hsquared Management has signed Juno Award-winner, singer-songwriter Jordan St. Cyr. The endeavor marks the company’s second joint signing since industry veterans and entrepreneurs Kelli Haywood and Leigh Holt launched their new company last summer. Known for his No. 1 song “Weary Traveller” as well as other hits like “Fires” and “Rescue,” St. Cyr released his second album, My Foundation, last year. St. Cyr will be on the “Storyteller Tour” throughout 2025 and is working on new music also coming this year.
“Jordan brings a rare combination of genuine artistry and roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic that immediately resonated with us,” share Haywood and Holt. “As a former contractor who built his music ministry from the ground up, he understands the value of authentic relationships and putting in the hard work needed to create something meaningful. His proven success and heart for connecting with people make him a perfect fit for our roster. We’re excited to build alongside him in this next chapter of his career.
