MusicRow’s Rising Women On The Row 2025 [See Photos]

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Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Sara Katherine Mills

Over 700 members of the Nashville music industry came together Thursday morning (March 20) for MusicRow’s 12th annual Rising Women on the Row celebration at the Omni Nashville Hotel. The event honored six standout executives and was presented by City National Bank.

This year’s honorees—Lydia Schultz Cahill, Rakiyah Marshall, Michelle Tigard Kammerer, Katie Kerkhover, Jessi Vaughn Stevenson and Julie Sturdivant—were recognized for their leadership, achievements and impact on the Nashville music business.

Jennie Smythe, Founder and CEO of the award-winning Girlilla Marketing, served as the morning’s featured speaker. She shared meaningful insights from her career and offered a sneak peek of her upcoming memoir, Becoming Girlilla, arriving in April.

The event also included a special performance by rising artist Stella Prince, presented by supporting sponsors AB Hillsboro Village and Chao Nail + Bar. Known for her soul-baring, Laurel Canyon–inspired sound, Prince brought an intimate touch to the celebration.

Read Robert K. Oermann’s recap of the event here. See some photos from the event below.

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Sara Katherine Mills

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Sara Katherine Mills

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Sara Katherine Mills

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Sara Katherine Mills

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Sara Katherine Mills

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Sara Katherine Mills

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Sara Katherine Mills

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Sara Katherine Mills

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Sara Katherine Mills

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