The Table Women Podcast (Sarah DeFors and Victoria Banks)

In this special episode, WeBelmont (Women in Entertainment Belmont) President Jamie Emerick interviews hosts Sarah DeFors and Victoria Banks in front of a (zoom) live student audience about their careers, personal and creative philosophies, podcasting, current gender-based social issues, and student questions! 

Country Music Artist & Songwriter Sacha joins us to discuss her unique journey to stardom, including:

• How a difficult childhood prepares you for the struggles of the music industry
• Making the decision to “go for it”
• The evolution of a star, from serving coffee to CMT’s Next Women of Country
• The experience of being a black woman in Country Music in Canada, the US, and on tour worldwide
• Lifting up others - anti-bullying campaigns, personal struggle, and using your voice to spread love
• Why it’s so important to reach back and help the next in line
• Building a career BEFORE champions come around, and how you hold your own after they do
• Paving the way for yourself and others

Notes:

Sacha - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NslWW83v0NqbAE6U0L18A

About - https://countryswag.com/who-is-sacha-the-story-behind-her-journey-to-country-music/

Next Women of Country - http://www.cmt.com/cmt-next-women-of-country-tour

The Best Thing EP 2020 - https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-best-thing-ep/1523197604

Listen to sneak peeks of Season 1 as hosts Sarah DeFors and Victoria Banks introduce you to "The Table", a podcast by and about women in the entertainment industry!

Pop Artist and Enneagram Coach Savanna Leigh joins Sarah and Vic to chat about how her creativity is influenced by her specialty in the Enneagram and her passion for mental health. Topics include:

• Savanna’s journey from starting in a sister duo to finding her creative voice and identity in pop music
• Moving to Nashville and building a life without her security blanket 
• Finding the right team, which happens to be full of women!
• How 1 college class led her to find a different type of passion in the Enneagram
• COVID and the space to dive in to the Enneagram and mental health 
• Savannah’s journey of creating her own space in the Enneagram world and learning herself
• Emotional growth - going from closed off to self-aware and open
• What is the Enneagram and how does it work?
• What does the Enneagram show you about yourself and how can you use that to your advantage?
• What it looks like to create from a more self-aware space
• Creating with people who are different “types” than you and how it can be a hidden blessing
• Incorporating your passions and not hiding parts of yourself to make others comfortable
• Dealing with pushback, aligning with the right people, and helping others thrive
• And more!

NOTES:

Savanna's Enneagram Site: https://www.leadwithenneagram.com/ 

Listen to the EP: https://ffm.to/savannaleigh-remindersofyou-ep 

Connect with Savanna and her music: https://www.instagram.com/savannaleigh/

https://www.tiktok.com/@savannaleighofficial

https://www.youtube.com/savannaleighofficial 

https://www.savannaleigh.com/ 

Sarah and Vic sit down with multi-instrumentalist tour musician and artist Mia Morris to talk about:

• How Mia began playing music and got her start in the industry as a young teen
• Her evolution as a musician and artist
• How being unconventional can help you succeed
• What is tour like?!
• Growing pains and having to “fly free” to find yourself 
• How Mia handles her own artistry when she plays for so many others
• Musicality, passion, and why having peers who understand you is so important
• What’s next as she evolves
• Winging it and trusting the process
• And more!

Notes:

Mia Morris - https://www.miamorris.com/?

Smith Curry - https://www.smithcurry.com/

Beth Nielsen Chapman - https://bethnielsenchapman.com/

Tenille Arts - https://www.tenillearts.com/

The Table Women is back! Enjoy a sneak peek at the conversations of season 2, launching Feb.16th!

Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen and follow us on all platforms for behind the scenes info and updates!

https://www.flowcode.com/page/thetablewomen 

The Table Women presents a special conversation with pop artist Terez on cyberstalking and exploitation. Terez shares her ongoing experience with having her identity, content, and reputation stolen and exploited, what she's learned, what needs to change, and resources for others experiencing the same issues. 

https://www.theterez.com/ 

www.haileybenedictmusic.com

Thank you to our season 2 launch sponsor Anchor Publicity! We are so proud to work with such a wonderful female-owned company that supports and uplifts others. You can find them at:

http://anchorpublicity.com 

Music Journalist and Author of "Her Country" Marissa Moss sits down with Sarah and Vic to chat all about her career, including:

• How Marissa got her start and where her passion came from
• Coming up in politics and finding her beat in Country Music
• Learning the business of journalism as much as the craft
• How do you actually get paid?!
• Building a catalog of work and a reputation
• Discovering where Country Music Journalism was dropping the ball, and picking it up
• What it looks like to be one of the only women in your field
• What it’s like to get to the heart of an artist and an issue
• Dealing with the eccentricities of the subjects and topics you cover
• Speaking out about difficult and taboo topics
• Hitting roadblocks and pushback
• The story of writing “Her Country” and becoming a published author
• Being a music geek at heart!
• Fighting for diversity and inclusion in journalism and music
• Finding ways to keep going when it feels hopeless
• How the next generation is claiming their place and using their voices

NOTES:

Marissa Moss Website: https://www.marissarmoss.com/

Marissa Publisher Bio: https://us.macmillan.com/author/marissarmoss

Marissa IG: https://www.instagram.com/marissarmoss/

David Unilao “The Filipino Cowboy”: https://www.instagram.com/davidunlayao/

Caitlin Butts: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlinbutts/

Sarah and Victoria chat with professional curve model and artist Kelsey Kinsel about topics such as mental health, body positivity, self-care and community in the modeling industry, and knowing and standing by your worth. Kelsey's passions for art and fashion are fueled by her desire to help inspire creativity in others. With a background in social entrepreneurship, she pursues her work with the purpose-driven mission of fighting for inclusivity.

https://www.kelseykinsel.com/about

https://www.instagram.com/kelseykinsel/?hl=en

https://www.reviewjournal.com/uncategorized/las-vegas-teen-who-started-anti-suicide-campaign-vying-for-spot-in-energizer-hall-of-fame/

https://www.chaserice.com/#!/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IK8Q22/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/books/bell-hooks-min-jin-lee-aint-i-a-woman.html

https://www.instagram.com/cocorocha/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2088803/

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/27/style/chrissy-teigen-pregnancy-loss-essay.html

Thank you to our season 2 launch sponsor Anchor Publicity! We are so proud to work with such a wonderful female-owned company that supports and uplifts others. You can find them at:

http://anchorpublicity.com 

Hosts Vic and Sarah take a look back at the season, touching on topics including:

* Favorite conversations and stories from S2

* Stories from Sarah and Victoria’s lives and careers they’ve never shared

* How the world and industry has changed from recording to recap

* Breaking down networking, creating “buzz” around a creator that may or may not, be accurate, and trusting your instincts

* The ebb and flow of long-lasting careers

* The best kinds of relationships to have

* What’s going on in season 3?!

Notes:

Matraca Berg:

http://nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com/Site/inductee?entry_id=773

Mickey Guyton on Jana Kramer’s Podcas: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-justice-know-peace-with-mickey-guyton/id1378621306?i=1000476432778

Harvard Implicit Bias Quiz: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

Dr. Jada Watson returns to The Table Women to chat all about women in radio, including:

• How Jada found her passion for women in radio and later turned that into a career
• The evolution of her path and the history of radio charts
• How radio charts even work!
• Beyoncé, Country Music Radio, and backlash (or not?)
• The power of having data to back up what we experience
• The cost of having access to the facts
• We’re still going backwards for female representation in radio, what’s up?
• Tomato-gate and it’s impact
• History of Country Music and how we ended up here
• There are only ever 3 women “succeeding” at a time - wtf?!
• Barbie, women in pop music, politics, country music - weird connections!
• So how do we fix it?
• Jada’s own experiences with being targeted in retaliation for her work
• Seeing how being armed with information uplifts the next generations
• And more!

Jada’s website and other links:

www.SongData.ca

Jada Watson, “‘Diversi’tea’: Spilling the Data on Inclusive Programming.” Presented at Country Radio Seminar, 1 March 2024.

Jan Diehm and Jada Watson, “They Won’t Play a Lady-O on Country Radio: Examining Back-to-Back Plays by Gender, Race, and Sexual Orientation.” The Pudding, 22 May 2023.

Jada Watson, “Redlining in Country Music 2.0: Representation in the Country Music Industry in 2021 and 2022.” SongData Reports; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 17 March 2023.

NOTES:

Corb Lund: https://www.corblund.com/

Sarah Harmer: https://sarahharmer.com/

Loretta Lynn: https://lorettalynn.com/

Kitty Wells: https://www.kittywells.com/

Mickey Guyton: https://www.mickeyguyton.com/

Maren Morris: https://www.marenmorris.com/

Beyoncé: https://www.beyonce.com/

Beverly Keel chapter in A Boy Named Sue: Gender and Country Music: https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/A/A-Boy-Named-Sue

Lainey Wilson: https://www.laineywilson.com/home?page=1

Women In Music: https://www.womeninmusic.org/get-involved

Tomato-Gate (Keith Hill): https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/06/18/tomato-gate-galvanizes-women-country/28936501/

Jingoism: https://www.britannica.com/topic/jingoism

The Chicks: https://thechicks.com/

Robyn Ottolini: https://www.robynottolini.com/

Priscilla Block: https://www.priscillablock.com/

Jada’s Toronto Star Article: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/jason-aldean-s-try-that-is-now-no-1-on-the-charts-that-s-a/article_d88b19c8-5cd3-51b9-af43-fc75f98a5fab.html

Emily Yahr: “Tracy Chapman, Luke Combs and the Complicated Response to ‘Fast Car’.”

Sara Ahmed “Living a Feminist Life”: https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv11g9836

We Belmont: https://www.instagram.com/webelmont/

Rissi Palmer: https://rissipalmermusic.com/

Black Opry: https://www.blackopry.com/

Sasha: https://www.iamsacha.com/

Julie Williams: https://www.thisisjuliewilliams.com/about

Roberta Lea: https://www.iamrobertalea.com/

Joy Oladokun: https://www.joyoladokun.com/

Emma White: https://emmawhite.com/

Kelsea Ballerini: https://www.kelseaballerini.com/Cowboys-Cry-Too

Carly Pearce: https://www.carlypearce.com/#/

Allison Russell: https://allisonrussellmusic.com/

Carter Faith: https://www.carterfaith.com/

P.S. We discuss the initial reaction to Beyoncé releasing "Cowboy Carter" including the backlash, or what seemed to be backlash, from Country Music Radio. Sarah and Jada discussed videos online regarding radio stations claiming they won't play the record. We went back and were able to find content on the initial incident discussed, but we're still looking for videos describing other incidents. If you know of any information regarding people/stations being against playing "Cowboy Carter" please reach out and send them our way, we'd love to have them and share them with Jada! 

Hosts Sarah and Victoria look back on season 1 of The Table Women, discussing what they learned, their favorite moments, and what to expect in season 2! 

“Back To Basics” Christina Aguilera: https://open.spotify.com/album/0zRJsgzHZUUdk8Rjk6Segd

Vic’s “Uncovered” Album: https://www.victoriabanks.net/artist

Mickey’s Bridges EP: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/mickey-guyton-black-like-me-bridges-1043977/

“What Are You Gonna Tell Her?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZH60hHgims

Taylor Swift Documentary “Miss Americana”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40RsbcFRwNA

Luke Combs: https://www.lukecombs.com/

Chris Stapleton: https://www.chrisstapleton.com/

Bell Hooks: http://www.bellhooksinstitute.com/

Adele: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/celebrity-news/adele-i-make-music-for-ears-not-eyes-215435

Victoria on Songland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaa6bUMQs0Q

Lizzo: https://store.lizzomusic.com/

Derick Sivers Podcast: https://sive.rs/podcast

Kim Petras: https://kimpetras.com/

Alexis Neiers podcast: https://www.recoveringfromreality.com/

Anna Feris Podcast: https://unqualified.com/

Carnival Music's VP & GM Courtney Gregg sits down at The Table to discuss: 

* How she got started

* An industry unicorn! Spending her whole career at one company

* Dealing with the old boy’s club

* The struggles of female artists and female writers - is one harder?

* Work-life balance

* Embarrassing industry experiences

Notes:

http://www.carnivalmusic.net/

http://www.startswimming.net/

https://haileywhitters.com/

Artist Manager at Red Light Management Nicolette McCann joins us to chat about her journey with fellow The Table Women guest, artist BIZZY, and:

• How Nicolette found her niche and tried out different paths
• Small world connections and invisible strings that became the perfect launching pad for success
• The magic of being new and independent as a manager and an artist
• The growing pains of developing your career and navigating a relationship with your artists
• What it looks like trying to take an artist from viral to sustainable
• Navigating taking a career to the next level, personal vs. professional relationships, and more
• Knowing when to jump on board or leave an opportunity behind
• Getting started managing - where and how to begin 
• Advice for artists, wannabe managers, and personal philosophies
• And more!

Red Light Management: https://www.redlightmanagement.com/ 

Nicolette: https://www.instagram.com/nicolettemccann/ 

BIZZY: https://www.srryimbizzy.com/about 

Cousin Simple: https://www.cousinsimple.com/ 

Celebrity Stylist Breaunna Trask sits down for a vulnerable talk with The Table about her career and journey. This episode does touch on sensitive topics such as suicidal thoughts and mental health struggles. Breaunna Sarah and Victoria discuss:

Going from styling teen fashion shows to celebrity photoshoots

Mental health and how to deal

Early trauma and how it impacts your life/career

The beauty of living your passion

Bosses - the good, the bad, and the ugly

Male feminists and female misogynists

Sticking to your guns and trusting your gut

Breaunna Trask: https://www.instagram.com/breaunnatrask/ 

Matthew Henson: http://matthew-henson.com/

Mercedes Natalia: http://www.mercedesnatalia.com/

Award-winning actress Erik Karpluk has had a long and diverse career appearing in both Canadian and US projects. She is known for her roles in Dark Angel, Masters of Sex, Gidiva's, 911/911 Lone Star, Reasonable Doubt, Christmas Lodge (co-starring host Victoria Banks!) and as 'Erica' in the hit CBC series Being Erica. Erin sits down for a candid discussion on:

Her personal and professional journies

Why a female support system is important

Finding and using your voice

The film industry and age, gender, nudity and storytelling

Unapologetically knowing your power

Sticking to your boundaries and morals

The industry in Canada vs. The USA

Notes:

Erin Karpluk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinkarplukofficial/

Erin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinkarpluk/?hl=en

Erin’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1172442/

Christmas Lodge:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmDUOfPLWtA

Chela Horsdal: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1319098/

Michelle Harrison: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0365768/

Sonja Bennett: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1060641/

Tatiana Maslany: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1137209/

Taylor Kitsch: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2018237/

Lo Lind: https://www.instagram.com/lolindonthebeat/?hl=en

Ray Liotta: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000501/

Armchair Expert America Ferrera: https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/america-ferrera

Amanda Tapping: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0850102/

Megan Follows: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001227/

Serena Ryder: https://www.serenaryder.com/

Red Racer: https://centralcitybrewing.com/products/red-racer-street-legal-dealcoholized-craft-beer/

Partake: https://drinkpartake.com/

Catch up on the season so far, life updates, and what's going on in music and entertainment with hosts Sarah and Victoria! 

Notes:

Mickey Guyton CMA Museum - https://countrymusichalloffame.org/events/online-family-program-songwriting-101-mickey-guyton-style/

Bridgeton: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8740790/

Walker Hayes Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@walkerhayesofficial?lang=en

Blueneck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSrgXUp1n90

Shane McAnally: http://www.smacksongs.com/shane-mcanally 

John Harvie: https://www.johnharviemusic.com/ 

Bridgerton The Musical: https://open.spotify.com/album/7gXx19GNHIiQ3fIbXxeY1U 

Bridgerton Musical Creators: https://www.barlowandbear.com/ 

Anna Mae - http://www.annamaemusic.com/

Sacha - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NslWW83v0NqbAE6U0L18A

Chris Housman (including press links): https://linktr.ee/chrishousmanmusic

Nell Maynard: https://instagram.com/nellmaudemaynard?utm_medium=copy_link

We're back! After time away Sarah and Vic discuss where they've been, what's been going on, and what's coming up, as well as sharing and answering the new rapid-fire questions!

Notes:

"When It Ends" by BIZZY: https://open.spotify.com/track/1SOtN3lFMTNKrZQXDB1Ee8?si=5wZvEivSS1eTlRG0wMmaPg&nd=1&dlsi=ccf2edbd08a74b14 

Asleep At Last - Atlas Enneagram for Enneagram 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HM5Hqq2P2Y

Soul contract book, "Journey of Souls": https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Souls-Studies-Between-Lives/dp/1567184855 

Hosts Sarah DeFors and Victoria Banks chat about their lives, careers, the entertainment industry, and what to expect in season 1 of The Table!

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Victoria Banks:https://www.victoriabanks.net/

Sarah DeFors: https://www.instagram.com/sdefors/

Doja Cat: https://dojacat.com/

Emily Weisband: https://www.emilyweisband.com/

Hit country songwriter Liz Hengber sits down with Vic and Sarah to discuss her incredible career, including:

• Lessons learned over 30+ years in Nashville
• Why it’s important to show up
• Mentorship and how it changes the game
• Lessons from waiting tables and waiting your turn 
• How to stay sharp and relevant in changing times
• The career-keeping perspectives of 7 #1’s and 70+ cuts 
• Why ego has no place in the writing room
• Gender, age, and new generations!

Sarah and Vic discuss the gap in understanding between older generations and Gen Z, and Social media, via first-person concerns gathered anonymously from college students, listeners, and viral artists.  

Topics include:

What happens when the gatekeepers try to jump on the bandwagon

Trusting your creative “gut” over trends and views

What happens if you hit it big and fall off?

Do views and aesthetic decide the quality of the content?

Speed VS. Quality 

Gen Z doesn’t give a fuck about your status quo - the standard was never for us

How old structures like labels can hold you back in the age of viral content

Overexposure and how the industry corrects

Authenticity is king - and Gen Z can spot it better than anybody 

Scandals, cancel culture, and post Me Too accountability

The pressure to be famous and always have a take

Is the next phase of the tech age no tech?

Viral content, evolving trends, and societal “correctness”

The importance of mental health and having to face our faults

How seemingly small social trends influence world events

Mentioned creators:

Idiocracy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387808/ 

Loveless “Unholy” Cover: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TdKWSlEXyaI 

Katie Gregson-MacLeod - complex (demo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvbKTeuxHVI 

Sam Smith “Unholy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq9gPaIzbe8 

Try Guys: https://www.youtube.com/c/tryguys 

Country music superstar Sara Evans chats with Vic and Sarah about her new album "Copy That", long career, being a woman in entertainment, how the music industry has changes, motherhood, her upcoming book, and so much more! 

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Sara’s Website: https://www.saraevans.com/

“Born to Fly”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xvhutWc67k

Sara Evans albums: https://www.saraevans.com/music

“All We Ever Do Is Say Goodbye” John Mayer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eacR94V4qCE

“All We Ever Do Is Say Goodbye” Sara Evans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fc1gDylje0

“Born to Fly” Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/borntofly

Ruston Kelly: https://www.rustonkelly.com/

Sarah and Vic sit down with Publisher, A&R Exec., and Co-Founder of Change the Conversation and Nashville Music Equality Tracy Gershon to discuss her long journey and more, including:

1. Finding your way in the music industry with no roadmap
2. Constant evolution and following your passions to your purpose
3. Knowing and trusting your gut
4. Discovering and championing new talent
5. Women, Minorities, and moving with the times
6. When people stand in your way, how do you continue on?
7. Integrity and what it looks like to mentor and inspire the next generation
8. Working with Miranda Lambert, Emmylou Harris, Brandi Carlile and more!
9. The start of Change the Conversation, Male Advocates, and are things changing?
10. Leading by example and admitting when you've been wrong
11. Having confidence in your abilities while you learn 
12. Embracing aging and changing the narrative of age in entertainment
13. How the next generation is already charging ahead with change

Notes:

Brandi Carlile: https://book.brandicarlile.com/

Emmylou Harris: https://www.emmylouharris.com/

Change the Conversation: http://www.changetheconversation.net/

Nashville Music Equality: https://www.nashvillemusicequality.com/

Y’all Together Now: https://blog.siriusxm.com/celebrate-the-beatles-influence-on-country-music-with-brandi-carlisle-rodney-crowell-more-stars/

Tomato Gate:  https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/06/18/tomato-gate-galvanizes-women-country/28936501/

Gary Borman: https://celebrityaccess.com/caarchive/borman-entertainment-flatiron-management-to-merge/

Donna Hilley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Hilley

Paul Worley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Worley

Natalie Stovall: http://www.nataliestovall.com/ 

Leslie Fram: http://www.cmtpress.com/network/executive/leslie-fram/

Beverly Keel: https://www.namm.org/nammu/contributors/beverly-keel

Todd Cassetty: https://www.cassettyentertainment.com/

CMT Equal Play: https://www.cmtequalplay.com/

Cris Lacy: https://www.warnermusicnashville.com/news/warner-music-nashville-promotes-cris-lacy-evp-ar-names-ben-kline-evpgeneral-manager-2786

Missy Roberts: https://www.umusicpub.com/nashville/About-Us/Missy-Roberts.aspx

Rosie Flores: https://rosieflores.com/bio/ 

Sarah and Vic talk with entertainment lawyer Rachel Guttmann about her journey from music-lover to lawyer, what all creatives should know, gender differences when it comes to the experiences of creatives, and the "old boys' club".

Rachel has recently become a partner at Taylor Guttmann PLLC: https://musicrow.com/2021/01/entertainment-attorney-stephanie-taylor-renames-firm-names-rachel-guttmann-partner/ 

Rachel’s Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Yl3tSCYbWk6wmHYXOUtir?si=X3eUMWu4SAmTiewczNyf-g&nd=1

SOLID: https://www.solidnashville.org/

@solidmusicmarket

Thank you to our season 2 launch sponsor Anchor Publicity! We are so proud to work with such a wonderful female-owned company that supports and uplifts others. You can find them at:

http://anchorpublicity.com 

Pop/Sync Artist & Songwriter signed to RX Songs Anna Mae sits down with Sarah and Vic to discuss:

• Growing up on a farm in MN to attending Belmont and becoming a signed Nashville songwriter
• Finally finding your groove and creating authentic art
• The phases of an evolving career
• New world, new you, new authentic music
• Mental health, trusting your instincts, and coping mechanisms
• Being your own manager and label
• The struggle of balancing personal and professional life and feeling like you have to “keep up appearances”
• New music and finding the right people at the right time

Anna will release her first single "Bond Girl" on October 1st 2021, with side A of the project expected to release in early Spring 2022, so follow her and stay tuned!

Notes: 

Anna Mae - http://www.annamaemusic.com/

Dennis Morgan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Morgan_(songwriter)

Wendy Duffy Resin8 - https://resin8music.com/wendy-duffy

RX Songs, Katie Fegan - https://musicrow.com/2017/06/exclusive-prescription-songs-nashvilles-katie-fagan-talks-new-signings-and-the-other-nashville/

Single Minded - https://open.spotify.com/track/6OB9UWLS03s5rTu5qPgpcT?si=7390f48c5ca04d55

Suzanne Strickland RareSpark - https://www.raresparkmedia.com/suzanne-strickland 

Lawyer Matt Cottingham - https://www.rlfllp.com/our_team/bios/matt_cottingham

Tia Sillers - http://www.tentenmusicgroup.com/tia-sillers

Cason Cooley - http://casoncooley.com/

Duolingo - https://www.duolingo.com/

Sarah and Victoria sit down with hit producer-writer Alex Kline to discuss:

Alex’s journey to being one of the top producers in Nashville

What actually goes into being a professional producer?

Having (and losing) a record deal and doing the “artist thing”

The differences in experience when you’re a female producer/writer 

Writing with dream teams… that just happen to be all women

Label and Publishing deals - what’s the tea?

How your priorities and standards evolve with you

Seeing raw talent hidden under a rough exterior 

Hit songs in the world of Covid

Advice for up-and-coming creatives

Alex’s website: 

https://www.alexklinemusic.com/

Alex’s discography:

https://www.alexklinemusic.com/music 

Tenille Arts:

https://www.tenillearts.com/ 

Sarah and Vic sit down with Management and A&R at Born & Raised Entertainment and TwentySeven Music Publishing Sarah Stickle to discuss:

• Finding your niche and using varied experience to your advantage
• The satisfaction of seeing things through start to finish, and celebrating your wins!
• Diversity in the industry and how it varies from location, genre, and area of the industry
• How underpaying songwriters is a feminist issue
• How gender roles and capitalism make it harder to create change
• Performative allyship - Are the changes we’re seeing long-term?
• Being a queer woman in the music industry 
• The intersection of gender, race, and sexuality 
• Advocating for your peers and creators, and helping others do the same
• The difference in community and creativity between Nashville and LA
• The importance of having peers and a team that fights for you

Notes:

Jason Bernard - https://variety.com/2018/music/news/pulse-music-group-jason-bernard-1203021768/ 

Kobalt - https://www.kobaltmusic.com/ 

Some of Sarah’s recent wins and artists/songs discussed:

• Signing Brian Brundage for management (Tai Verdes' "A-O-K", Rhys Lewis, Maddie Zahm)
• Cuts she helped to secure:
  • 44Phantom ft. Machine Gun Kelly single "don't sleep, repeat"
  • Hayley Kiyoko's "for the girls" - which was also featured in the new Netflix film Do Revenge 
  • Sofia Carson's "Loud"
• Procured the mix for Kane Brown's single "Grand" (mixed by Adam Hawkins)
• Ryan Daly - The new John Legend single "Wonder Woman", the forthcoming Fitz & The Tantrums album, and the current DNCE single

Founder of Song Suffragettes & Artist Manager Todd Cassetty sits down with Sarah and Victoria to discuss:

The evolution of a risk-taker’s career

Working with artists like Taylor Swift and Kalie Shorr 

The founding of Song Suffragettes

Championing female talent

The role men play in helping or hurting women

Excuses excuses - what does sexism sound like?

How the industry can change the tide

How feminism makes the industry better for all

Episode Notes:

https://www.songsuffragettes.com/

http://hello.hififusion.com/about

https://www.kalieshorr.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFb_al_ETrs

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/carrie-underwood-the-blown-away-tour-live/8d6kgwzsmpxn

https://www.caa.com/

http://www.changetheconversation.net/

http://www.cmtpress.com/network/executive/leslie-fram/

https://onbeing.org/programs/brene-brown-strong-back-soft-front-wild-heart/

https://www.grammy.com/recording-academy/press-room/diversity-inclusion

https://www.banksy.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/LaurenDuski/?ref=page_internal

https://blacklivesmatter.com/

http://www.lilnasx.com/

Sarah and Victoria have an emotional, in-depth discussion with Musicologist and Researcher Jada Watson on BIPOC representation in Country Music. Fresh off a newly released report, Jada and the hosts dive into:

• The statistics and data regarding BIPOC creators 
• Radio charts: 1944-2020
• Are things getting better?
• Breaking down the numbers
• What do diversity and representation look like right now?
• The impact of racism and bias on creators and communities
• Touching on future research regarding LGBTQIA+ creators

Notes:

Song Data: https://songdata.ca/

The report: https://songdata.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SongData-Watson-Redlining-Country-Music-032021.pdf 

Jada's Article on Mickey Guyton 2021 Grammys: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/grammys-2021-performer-mickey-guyton-makes-history-without-country-radio-ncna1261044 

Karl Hagstrom Miller: https://www.dukeupress.edu/segregating-sound

Amanda Martinez: https://www.amandamariemartinez.com/

Charles Hughes Country Soul: https://uncpress.org/book/9781469633428/country-soul/

Charley Pride: https://charleypride.com/

Linda Martell: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/linda-martell-black-country-grand-ole-opry-pioneer-1050432/

Virginia Kirby: https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/virginia_kirby

Barbara Cooper: https://www.thewomenfolk.com/?page_id=10

Ruby Falls: http://www.hillbilly-music.com/artists/story/index.php?id=16863#:~:text=Hillbilly%2DMusic.com%20%2D%20Ruby%20Falls&text=She%20was%20Bertha%20Bearden%20Dorsey,black%20female%20country%20music%20singers

Stoney Edwards: http://www.hillbilly-music.com/artists/story/index.php?id=14940

O.B. McClinton: http://www.mscountrymusictrail.org/markers/o-b-mcclinton

Big Al Downing: http://www.cmt.com/news/1505212/singer-songwriter-and-pianist-big-al-downing-dies-at-age-65/

Our Native Daughters: https://folkways.si.edu/songs-of-our-native-daughters

Leslie Fram: http://www.cmtpress.com/network/executive/leslie-fram/

Joel Whitburn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Whitburn

Darius Rucker: https://www.dariusrucker.com/

Jimmie Allen: https://www.jimmieallenmusic.com/

Kane Brown: https://www.kanebrownmusic.com/

Mickey Guyton: https://www.mickeyguyton.com/

Blanco Brown: https://www.blancobrown.com/welcome/

Rissi Palmer: https://rissipalmermusic.com/

Crystal Shawanda: http://crystalshawanda.co/

Star De Azlan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_De_Azlan

Hunter Kelley: https://rarecountry.com/voices/hunter-kelly/

The sum of us - Heather McGhee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0871KZQ3G/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Chely Wright: https://www.chely.com/

Ty Herndon: https://www.tyherndon.com/

Billy Gilman: http://www.billygilman.com/

Shelley Fairchild: https://www.shellyfairchild.com/

Kristen Hall: https://tasteofcountry.com/sugarland-lawsuit-kristen-hall-details/

Brandy clark: https://www.brandyclarkmusic.com/

CRS Talk Data To Me: https://www.billboard.com/index.php/articles/business/9525467/country-radio-seminar-streaming-panels-crs

Teach and Transform Liz Kleinrock: https://www.instagram.com/teachandtransform/?hl=en

Zero-Sum Game Theory - Heather McGhee: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/13/opinion/race-economy-inequality-civil-rights.html

Thank you to our season 2 launch sponsor Anchor Publicity! We are so proud to work with such a wonderful female-owned company that supports and uplifts others. You can find them at:

http://anchorpublicity.com

Producer and songwriter Karen Kosowski discusses the Canadian and US/Nashville music scenes, her laid back approach to her career, working with artists, and the creative mindset with hosts Sarah and Victoria, as well as her recent radio success with Victoria and Mickey Guyton. 

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Karen’s website: https://www.karenkosowski.com/home

Mickey Guyton “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” (Live From The Ryman):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqLs34PQ00c

Mickey Guyton “Hold On”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byeotfJBm4s

Breakthrough movie: https://breakthroughmovie.com/

Sarah and Victoria sit down with Country Music Superstar and truth-teller Mickey Guyton to discuss her: life, career, struggles with sexism, racism, alcohol and finding her voice in all the chaos. 

Mickey’s website: https://www.mickeyguyton.com/

The 2 singles

Breakthrough movie: https://breakthroughmovie.com/

Mickey Guyton - What Are You Gonna Tell Her? (Live From The Ryman)

: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqLs34PQ00c

Bell hooks “All About love”: https://www.amazon.com/All-About-Love-New-Visions/dp/0060959479

NPR Article: https://www.npr.org/2020/06/06/869978720/country-star-mickey-guyton-why-being-black-like-me-shouldn-t-be-twice-as-hard

Hit songwriter Emily Shackelton discusses the ups and downs of the creative journey, finding success later than expected, being a mother, her relationship with the late Busbee, and leaning on her family friends and faith.

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Emily Shackelton: http://www.lizrosemusic.com/emily-shackelton

Tomato Gate:

https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Tomato-gate

https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2018/06/10/women-country-radio-tomatogate-music-row-kelsea-ballerini-maren-morris/675471002/

https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2018/06/10/women-country-radio-tomatogate-music-row-kelsea-ballerini-maren-morris/675471002/

David Cooke “Dream Big”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfE6dXyIDwk

“Every Little Thing”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm6DHCpmIWg

Emily’s Artist Record: https://open.spotify.com/album/5p0ydrzLFQswbVznRern9X?si=YSOCkSzsStqGkUOJfmUMPw

Liz Rose:http://www.lizrosemusic.com/about-1

NSAI: https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/

Jana Kramer’s new single: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzE0o0j3bbY

The Table Women is back and kicking off season 2 with powerhouse artist Maggie Rose! Maggie and hosts Sarah DeFors and Victoria Banks discuss topics such as: Early success as a female artist, going from being creatively controlled to creatively free, the impact of 2020 on artists, songwriters, and the industry, new music inspired by 2020, creating in quarantine, social justice, and using your voice to shine a light on others. 

Since our discussion, Maggie has launched her own podcast called "Salute The Songbird" and is gearing up to release new music in 2021! 

Maggie Rose Live on Valentine's Day from 3rd and Lindsley Nashville:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Qq5E2aK-sx8&feature=emb_title 

Maggie’s website and music: https://www.maggierosemusic.com/

B Street Band: https://www.bstreetband.com/ 

Sarah Tomek: https://sarahtomekdrums.com/ 

Them Vibes: https://themvibes.com/ 

Margo Price: https://margoprice.net/ 

Brandi Carlile: http://www.brandicarlile.com/ 

Mickey Guyton: https://www.mickeyguyton.com/ 

Sea Gayle: https://www.seagayle.com/

RX Songs: https://www.instagram.com/rxsongs/?hl=en 

Tomatogate:  https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/06/18/tomato-gate-galvanizes-women-country/28936501/ 

Tomato Tuesday: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2015/07/12/this-summer-country-singer-maggie-rose-is-throwing-tomatoes/ 

Land O’ Lakes Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzFctkAH4Jk 

Mickey Guyton ACM’s: https://variety.com/2020/music/news/mickey-guyton-acm-awards-what-are-you-gonna-tell-her-keith-urban-1234773229/ 

Pastaria Nashville: https://eatpastaria.com/nashville/ 

Tyler Childers: https://longviolenthistory.tylerchildersmusic.com/ 

Bill Withers Tribute: https://liveforlivemusic.com/features/maggie-rose-bill-withers-live-at-carnegie-tribute/ 

Equity Alliance: https://theequityalliance.org/ 

The Good life Fund: https://goodlifefoundation.org/ 

The Sopranos: https://www.hbo.com/the-sopranos 

The Social Dilemma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0 

Thank you to our season 2 launch sponsor Anchor Publicity! We are so proud to work with such a wonderful female-owned company that supports and uplifts others. You can find them at:

http://anchorpublicity.com 

                                Happy Pride from The Table Women! 

Artist and songwriter Chris Housman and songwriter Nell Maynard sit with Sarah and Vic to talk about:

Their viral hit song "Blueneck"

How Country Music and Entertainment are evolving with the times

Being LGBT+ in Country Music

What does allyship look like?

Finding your authenticity and voice

Coming Out - Those who paved the way and continuing the legacy

Using your privilege to uplift others

Social Media in Modern Music

Notes:

Chris Housman (including press links): https://linktr.ee/chrishousmanmusic

Nell Maynard: https://instagram.com/nellmaudemaynard?utm_medium=copy_link

Blueneck: https://music.apple.com/us/album/blueneck/1560744269?i=1560744270

ASCAP: https://www.ascap.com/about-us/team

Shane McNanlly: http://www.smacksongs.com/shane-mcanally

Brandy Clarke: https://www.brandyclarkmusic.com/

Kacey Musgraves: https://www.kaceymusgraves.com/

Bonnie Baker: https://bigdealmusic.com/artists/bonnie-baker/

Noreen Prunier: https://www.instagram.com/noreenprunier/?hl=en

Nicolette McCann: https://www.twelve6ent.com/about

Holly Chester: https://www.ascap.com/about-us/team

LMK Creative Director Mariah Topel joins Sarah and Victoria for a chat about her job and journey, including:

The journey from sound engineering to music publishing

How a good boss can shape your career and mindset

What does a music publisher do?

How 2020 impacted songwriters and publishers

Letting your creatives set the tone

What sets a writer or artist apart

Notes:

https://www.lbkentertainment.com/

https://www.lbkentertainment.com/writers 

Hit Country Songwriter Kelly Archer sits down to discuss her wild journey and career, including:

• From re-writing songs for fun to taking a leap of faith and becoming a hit songwriter
• The loneliness of chasing your dreams and importance of community
• What does networking, finding your friends & champions, and betting on yourself look like?
• Follow the free snacks (and booze)!
• The flip from being in-demand to having to prove you deserve to be in the room
• Writing songs for men that feel authentic (and don’t belittle women)
• The difference between working with men and women
• Back to basics - writing what and with whom brings you joy after trying to fit in
• You can choose to not work with assholes (and you should)
• Teams that have your back and what it looks like to know your worth
• The difference between established creatives and the new generation - good and bad
• The story behind “Sleep Without You” by Brett Young and other hits
• Eric Church is Basically Taylor Swift - Get over it!
• Male champions for women in music - we love to see it!
• The sacrifices and rewards of betting on yourself
• Re-writing the same idea and why it’s important to always change your POV
• Being one of (if not the only) woman in your “class” of peers
• Caring too much is a blessing and a curse - know when to lean in & when to let go

Kelly's Bio:

Kelly Archer hails from the beautiful Pacific Northwest of Canada and has been a signed writer in Nashville for the past 20 years. Kelly's songs have been recorded by Jason Aldean, Brett Young, Justin Moore, Travis Denning, Reba, Tricia Yearwood, Eli Young Band, Dustin Lynch, Jo Dee Messina, Montgomery Gentry, Cassadee Pope, Lindsay Ell, Natalie Hemby (Puxico), Chris Lane in the U.S. and Meghan Patrick, Tyler Joe Miller, Tebey, Jess Moskaluke, Shawn Austen, Matt Lang, The Washboard Union and many more in Canada. 

Kelly has had several songs placed in the series “Nashville” and she received the AIMP "Rising Songwriter of the year" award for 2017. Kelly celebrated her first number one song with Brett Young's  "Sleep without you", her second number one with Justin Moore's "Somebody Else Will",  and recently her 3rd #1 with Travis Denning's "After a few".

Notes: 

Kelly Archer: http://www.redcreativegroup.com/kellyarcher 

Kelly’s Cuts: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Songs_written_by_Kelly_Archer 

Praying for Daylight - I’m Moving On: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP8SnPcwjgU 

NSAI: https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/ 

Cole Wright - https://www.wrightnownashville.com/about/ 

Brett Young “Sleep Without You”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H06Ep1MTRW0 

Eric Church: https://www.ericchurch.com/ 

Sarah and Vic sit down with LBK Entertainment President and CEO Carl Kornmeyer and LBK Songwriter Emma Brooke. We get a unique look at their creative and business dynamics, and the inner workings of a music publishing company! Carl shares some of the knowledge he's gained founding and running TV networks and developing creatives, and Emma shares what she learned through her past experiences and why she values their relationship so much. We also dive into:

The evolution of the “Nashville way”

Country radio, TV, and creativity

Gender dynamics in the industry

What a publisher/writer relationship is like

Aligning morals and the music industry

What makes a good team?

Championing up and coming creatives

Episode notes:

https://countrymusichalloffame.org/artist/e-w-bud-wendell/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nashville_Network

https://www.biography.com/musician/barbara-mandrell

https://garthbrooks.com/

https://www.songsuffragettes.com/

https://www.cmtequalplay.com/

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9417520/how-we-work-now-country-music-association-ceo-sarah-trahern

https://jayshetty.me/

https://home.lewiscapaldi.com/

https://kriskristofferson.com/bio/

Thank you to our season 2 launch sponsor Anchor Publicity! We are so proud to work with such a wonderful female-owned company that supports and uplifts others. You can find them at:

http://anchorpublicity.com

We're back with season 4! Country Artist and Songwriter Brooke Eden sits down at the table to discuss her journey from playing hometown honkytonks to major stages, getting signed, the struggle of finding her voice, her love story with wife Hilary, coming out, and more!

Notes:

Brooke Eden: https://www.brookeeden.com/welcome/

BMG: https://www.bmg.com/us

Outlaw Love Album: https://brookeeden.lnk.to/OutlawLoveWE

“Outlaw Love” Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzskBIMVKT8

“All My Love” Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv2QMboZ_Lc

Ty Herndon: https://www.tyherndon.com/

Chely Wright: https://www.chely.com/

The Worst Witch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092239/

Noreen Prunier is currently an A&R at Wide Eyed Entertainment, a management and publishing venture with Pulse Recordings. Working under the leadership of powerhouse Beka Tishcker, Noreen works with clients including Julia Michaels, Becky G, Di Genius (Rihanna, Drake, Cardi B, Post Malone), Noel Zancanella (OneRepublic, Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding) and more. She went to Belmont University, and was formerly Creative Director for Grammy-nominated producer Busbee's publishing and label venture with Warner Records. In Ep3 she discusses the timeline of her career, championing songwriters and artists, the differences of Pop and Country music, and much more!

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Altadena: https://www.altadena.co/ Wide Eyed: http://www.wideeyedentertainment.com/ Busbee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busbee Lindsey Lomis: https://www.lindseylomis.com/ Riley Roth: https://www.rileyroth.com/ Liv Miraldi: http://livmiraldi.com/ 

Applause Artist Relations Manager Kelly Benini talks about the ups and downs of the entertainment industry, her personal and professional evolutions, and her life mission with Sarah and Vic, including discussion on:

• Reaching back to help the next generation through academic mentorship
• How Kelly got her start booking big acts and helping charities
• It’s okay to change careers and evolve with your wants and needs
• The differences in the industry across genre and job
• Aligning your mission with your actions
• Personal hurdles, self-esteem, and how tough experiences help us help others
• Advocating for your artists and being aware of how to create safe spaces
• How Applause helps give artists of all kinds and sizes power and agency
• Not taking setbacks and others’ successes personally
• Hindsight is always 20/20 - it always works out!

Notes:

To Write Love On Her Arms: https://twloha.com/

Syracuse University Bandier Program: https://newhouse.syr.edu/academics/bandier-program/

Rob Light: https://variety.com/exec/rob-light/

CAA: https://www.caa.com/

Karen Kosowski: https://www.karenkosowski.com/

Altadena: https://www.altadena.co/

Julie Pilat: https://juliepilat.co/

The Idea Fountain: https://juliepilat.co/the-idea-fountain

Dina LaPolt Episode: https://www.art19.com/shows/the-idea-fountain/episodes/f806b7fa-44de-4a6e-8278-fa2eb9829900

LaPolt Law: https://www.lapoltlaw.com/

Busbee: https://variety.com/2019/music/news/busbee-songwriter-producer-dead-dies-1203353319/

Noreen Prunier: https://earlyrising.co/2021/01/26/noreen-prunier/

Ryan Griffin: https://ryangriffin.com/

Riley Roth: https://www.rileyroth.com/

Applause: https://applause.stream/

Sophia Bush Podcast Episode: https://unqualified.com/episodes/sophia-bush/

Vic and Sarah finish answering your questions and answer the S3 rapid-fire questions for themselves!

Trigger Warning for mention and non-graphic discussion of suicide.

Links:

Kimberly DeFors: https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.defors/?hl=en 

Anna Mae: http://www.annamaemusic.com/ 

Miss Americana Taylor Swift: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40RsbcFRwNA 

Taylor Swift & Damon Albarn Writing Scandal: https://www.glamour.com/story/taylor-swift-slams-artist-who-says-she-doesnt-write-her-own-songs/amp 

Gayle: https://www.gayleofficial.com/ 

ABCDEFU By GAYLE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaFd8ucHLuo 

Mickey Guyton: https://www.mickeyguyton.com/ 

Get On The Train By Victoria Banks: https://victoriabanks.bandcamp.com/track/get-on-the-train 

Firefly By Victoria Banks: https://victoriabanks.bandcamp.com/track/firefly 

Karen Kosowski: https://www.karenkosowski.com/ 

Washboard Union: https://www.thewashboardunion.com/ 

Sarah and Victoria sit down with Senior Director of Creative at Creative Nation, Emily Furman to discuss:

• What it looks like to work your way up in publishing 
• The internal vs. external experience as a woman in music
• Longterm jobs in a short-term industry and when to switch it up
• What it takes to build an artist career that lasts
• How farmers and assertive family prepares you to connect with people
• Advocating for yourself and creatives
• One person’s success doesn’t take away from yours
• Burnout, establishing balance in your life, and less is more
• Check your ego at the door

And so much more!

Notes:

Carnival Music: https://www.carnivalmusic.net/ 

Carnival’s Roster: https://www.carnivalmusic.net/music-makers 

Hailey Whitters: https://haileywhitters.com/ 

Brent Cobb: https://www.brentcobbmusic.com/ 

Creative Nation: https://www.creativenationmusic.com/ 

Beth Laird & the team: https://www.creativenationmusic.com/team 

CN’s Roster: https://www.creativenationmusic.com/clients 

Lainey Wilson: https://laineywilson.com/homepage 

Viral artist and songwriter joins us to chat about:

BIZZY’s journey from wanting to be behind the song to on the stage

Going to school and taking a chance that launched her career

Going viral and turning it into a sustainable career

Finding the right career and team 

What is tour like?!

The growing pains of being a young woman in music

Writing your authentic truth

How she deals with social media, having an audience, and haters 

Staying grounded and sane

Dealing with fair-weather friends, success, and trusting your gut

Very important views on pickles 

Notes:

Website: https://www.srryimbizzy.com/ 

Newest Release "When It Ends": https://open.spotify.com/track/1SOtN3lFMTNKrZQXDB1Ee8 

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@srryimbizzy 

Sarah and Vic sit down with tour photographer Maggie London to discuss:

• How Maggie discovered her passion for photography and forged her own path 
• Taking charge and learning as you go
• How studying other topics can help you as a creative
• How she turned her passion into a business and learned the industry ropes
• Being the only woman in the pit, diversity, and progress
• What does tour look like for a photographer?
• How gender, race, identity, etc. play a big role in working with artists
• The benefit of having peers who support and connect you
• Evolving into artist development and creative direction
• Where the industry is going now that artists, and fans, are more educated and aware of the good, the bad, and the ugly of the entertainment industry
• And more!

Notes:

Maggie: https://maggielndnphoto.com/about

Bonnaroo - https://www.bonnaroo.com/

Photographer Mentioned - https://www.instagram.com/baeth/

Almost Famous - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181875/

Roadies - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4270458/

Cage the Elephant - https://www.cagetheelephant.com/

Morrison Hotel Gallery NY - https://morrisonhotelgallery.com/

Zoe Clark - https://www.instagram.com/zoeclarkofficial/

In Ep. 27 Sarah and Vic answer your questions to kick off 2022! You, our lovely audience, asked so many wonderful questions we had to split this episode into 2!

Part 1 focuses on answering audience questions, from the practical to deep and personal we get into everything you want to know. 

Next time on part 2, Vic and Sarah will focus on answering more audience questions and the new S3 "rapid fire" questions for themselves!

Notes: 

Kimberly DeFors: https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.defors/?hl=en 

Anna Mae: http://www.annamaemusic.com/ 

Miss Americana Taylor Swift: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40RsbcFRwNA 

Taylor Swift & Damon Albarn Writing Scandal: https://www.glamour.com/story/taylor-swift-slams-artist-who-says-she-doesnt-write-her-own-songs/amp 

Gayle: https://www.gayleofficial.com/ 

ABCDEFU By GAYLE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaFd8ucHLuo 

Mickey Guyton: https://www.mickeyguyton.com/ 

Get On The Train By Victoria Banks: https://victoriabanks.bandcamp.com/track/get-on-the-train 

Firefly By Victoria Banks: https://victoriabanks.bandcamp.com/track/firefly 

Karen kosowski: https://www.karenkosowski.com/ 

Washboard Union: https://www.thewashboardunion.com/ 

Senior Vice President of Music Strategy for CMT Leslie Fram joins Sarah and Victoria for a very special conversation on her life and career, the good bad and funny of the entertainment industry, diversity and creating positive change for all, checking your privilege and bias, and uplifting creators - plus so much more!

Notes:

Sean Mullins - Lullaby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG9C0VwruXE

Change the Conversation - http://www.changetheconversation.net/

Maren Morris CMA’s Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oC3D2pdMKs

Nashville Music Equality - https://www.nashvillemusicequality.com/

Candice Watkins - https://nashvillelifestyles.com/people/women-in-business/women-in-business-2020-candice-watkins/

Shannon Sanders - https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/shannon-sanders-joins-bmis-nashville-creative-team-as-executive-director

Gina Miller - http://www.ginamillerpresents.com/about#meetgina

Rachel’s Story at Country Music Fan Seminar - https://tasteofcountry.com/rachel-berry-black-country-music-fan-viral-facebook-post/

Apple Radio - https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/08/apple-announces-apple-music-radio/

Viacom - Diversity and Inclusion Week NY - http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2020/09/viacomcbs-kicks-off-inclusion-week-amid.html

She is the Music - https://sheisthemusic.org/

Karen Fairchild - https://www.instagram.com/karenfairchild/?hl=en

Tracy Gershan  - https://www.instagram.com/tracygershon/?hl=en

Next Women of Country - http://www.cmt.com/cmt-next-women-of-country-tour

Beverly Keel  - https://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/columnists/david-plazas/2020/09/16/tennessee-voices-beverly-keel-mstu-change-the-conversation/5805726002/

LeAnn Phelan - https://www.lpcreativetherapy.com/about

Song Suffragettes - https://www.songsuffragettes.com/

Tomato gate:  https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/06/18/tomato-gate-galvanizes-women-country/28936501/

Jennifer Nettles Equal Play Dress - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/14/style/jennifer-nettles-cms-equal-play.html

Brandi Carlile - https://book.brandicarlile.com/

Porter’s Call - https://www.porterscall.com/

Brett Eldredge - https://www.bretteldredge.com/

Maggie Rose - https://www.maggierosemusic.com/

Brittney Spencer - https://www.instagram.com/brittneyspencer/?hl=en

Jason Isbell - https://www.jasonisbell.com/

Amanda Shires - https://www.amandashiresmusic.com/

Jada Watson SongData - https://songdata.ca/research-team/principal-investigator/

Mickey Guyton - https://www.mickeyguyton.com/

Sarah and Vic sit down for a group chat with some of the incredible women that the legendary late producer/songwriter/publisher/label executive Busbee championed: Artist-songwriter Riley Roth, Songwriter Liv Miraldi, and A&R Executive Noreen Prunier. The ladies talk coming up young in the entertainment industry, the creative process, the business of music, and Daniel Busbee impacted their lives and careers. They also delve into how Busbee championed creatives (especially female creatives) and how his legacy can continue.

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Busbee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busbee

Altadena: https://www.altadena.co/

Wide Eyed: http://www.wideeyedentertainment.com/

Lindsey Lomis: https://www.lindseylomis.com/

Riley Roth: https://www.rileyroth.com/

Liv Miraldi: http://livmiraldi.com/

America Ferrera on Armchair Expert -

https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/america-ferrera

Sarah and Vic chat with Nashville-based artist and songwriter and TONS (The Other Nashville Society) 2024 Next Artist Abigail Rose about her life so far, including:

• Growing up on Music Row, discovering her passion for music and chasing it
• Coming up in the industry “sweet spot” Taylor Swift created for young women 
• Evolving sound and artistry while not being Country
• Abigail’s influences and her foundation in strength and femininity
• How the way the industry looks at women is all wrong, and how it’s changing
• How living in LA helped solidify who she was and the music she makes
• Collaborating with your significant other, finding your community, and making a record!
• Coming home to Nashville and building a fan base and reputation
• Being a 2024 TONS Next artist!
• Tour, new music, and how the industry is moving forward 
• And more!

Notes:

Abigail Rose - https://www.abigailrosemusic.com/

Silver Springs (Live at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, CA 5/23/97) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RYRoQO15ZI