MusicRow Weekly (Rising Women On The Row, News, Charts, More…)

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This week’s edition of The MusicRow Weekly brings exciting updates and highlights from the heart of Nashville’s music industry, from celebrating the achievements of remarkable women to new talent rising through the ranks. Click here to see the full edition.

MusicRow held its 12th annual Rising Women on the Row event, presented by City National Bank, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. The sold-out event was filled with emotion, wisdom and heartfelt gratitude. The morning was a tribute to the incredible contributions of women in the music business, with six deserving honorees being recognized for their hard work and dedication. The honorees included Lydia Schultz Cahill, Rakiyah Marshall, Michelle Tigard Kammerer, Katie Kerkhover, Jessi Vaughn Stevenson and Julie Sturdivant. The featured speaker at the ceremony was Jennie Smythe, founder and CEO of Girlilla Marketing, and there was a musical performance by rising alt-folk star Stella Prince.

MusicRow also unveiled its first-ever Women of Music Row Issue, a special edition dedicated to celebrating the women shaping Nashville’s music industry. The cover of this landmark issue features Avery Anna, Warner Music Nashville’s rising star, who is quickly making a name for herself. Inside, the issue delves into the experiences and perspectives of women across the music business, with contributions from industry leaders like Cris Lacy and Taylor Lindsey, and the partners of Farris, Self & Moore, who reflect on their decade-long journey. There’s also a segment featuring Jennie Smythe, who opens up about her new memoir, and a feature with hit songwriters Jessie Jo Dillon, Jessi Alexander, Allison Veltz Cruz and Trannie Anderson, who share their experiences navigating the industry as female hitmakers. The issue also shines a spotlight on Todd Cassetty, who continues his work of championing women in country music through his groundbreaking platform, Song Suffragettes.

In other news included in this week’s MusicRow Weekly newsletter, Chelsea Blythe, former Executive Vice President of A&R at UMG Nashville, made the announcement that she would be stepping down from her role, with her last day being March 14. Rachel Brittain joined Creative Artists Agency (CAA) as an Executive in its Music Brand Partnerships division.

Meanwhile, SMACK has made a key addition to its team by hiring Mak Symmonds as its new Director of Marketing. The rise of new talent continues as Thelma & James signed with Big Loud Records, while Pulse Records has announced the signing of Nashville-based singer-songwriter Elizabeth Nichols.

Stem, the distribution platform empowering independent artists, expanded its Nashville presence with the addition of Courtney Daly as Director of Artist & Label Strategy. Quinn Kaemmer launched her own independent venture, The Quinntessential. Zach Siegal-Eisman joined The Core Records as Head of Audience Development & Insights.

This week’s My Music Row Story featured an insightful conversation with CAA’s Julie Sturdivant.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Zach Top made his way back to the No. 1 spot this week with “I Never Lie.” Explore more chart data here.

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Madison Hahnen
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