New year, new semester. We all know what this means: great new additions to our team! We’re so excited for what lies ahead with these new interns we’re bringing on board. We’re over the moon to have Jessie Mellot back with us and introduce you to Brianna Cummings, Delaney Jennings, and Maddy Hicks. Keep reading to hear a little bit about why we just had to have them join us this semester.
Brianna Cummings
What do you love to do? Hobbies? Activities?
I like to bake, play guitar, read, and go on road trips! I can usually be found with my friends in the stands at a USC football game or Dodger baseball game, sitting in the grass somewhere (a rare commodity in LA), or in the GA section at a concert venue.
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Tough call, but I have to go with waffles.
Favorite musicians, artists, genres, equipment, shows you've been to...tell us anything and everything you love about music.
My first concert was One Direction's Take Me Home Tour with 5 Seconds of Summer in 2013 at the Staples Center... it was INCREDIBLE. Nowadays my favorite artists to see live are Bad Suns, Hippo Campus, and COIN. I love the storytelling aspect of music and gravitate towards artists who tell stories in their songs.
What is your favorite part about Nashville?
I've never been to Nashville, but I have seen Hannah Montana: The Movie 20+ times so take that as you will.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A kind, supportive, and hardworking gal in the music industry.
Why did you choose to intern here?
I think that Olivia Management is a place where I can truly enjoy my work and the people working alongside me. I'm really excited to learn all about artist management!
What do you want to get out of this internship?
I hope to gain new industry-relevant skills, understand artist management on a deeper level, and be an asset to the Olivia Management team and their artists.
Delaney Jennings
What do you love to do? Hobbies? Activities?
I love to write music, go to concerts, watch movies, go to church, and traveling.
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chicken nuggets or pizza.
Favorite musicians, artists, genres, equipment, shows you've been to...tell us anything and everything you love about music.
I love country music. Some of my favorite artists include Taylor Swift, Kelsea Ballerini, Jason Aldean, Carly Pearce, Maddie and Tae, and so many others. I have been to over 20 concerts and my list continues to grow! The feeling at a show and the lights go down, the crowd gets louder and the first note hits. That feeling sticks with me every single time. I adore concerts and music. The way that music connects us all is so mesmerizing. Everyone has their opinions on what genres and artists they like but whatever you do like you can find someone who agrees and you can make genuine connections just through music.
What is your favorite part about Nashville?
My favorite part about Nashville is that music is literally everywhere. Every corner you turn there is live music being played. I have never been anywhere else like Nashville and I have always been drawn to this amazing city.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I am not exactly sure what I want to be yet. I know I want to work in the music industry but I am not sure which of the many paths I want to take yet.
Why did you choose to intern here?
I chose to intern here because I'm interested in management and working with artists and Olivia Management's team really impressed me in my internship search and I am excited for the opportunity to learn from this great team.
What do you want to get out of this internship?
I want to gain experience in management and new skills in a business setting that I can then take into my future career.
Maddy Hicks
What do you love to do? Hobbies? Activities?
I love writing, recording, and performing music! I'm also a big movie/TV show fan, and I love to read.
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Spaghetti and meatballs.
Favorite musicians, artists, genres, equipment, shows you've been to...tell us anything and everything you love about music.
Taylor Swift is my all-time favorite; she's been a huge role model to me as a songwriter, performer, and businesswoman, and I've loved following the trajectory of her career. My favorite live show experience is probably seeing Paramore at Nashville Municipal Auditorium. My top albums right now are SZA's Ctrl, HAIM's Women In Music Pt. III, and Hayley Williams' FLOWERS for VASES / descansos. I listen to all genres, but my favorites are pop and alternative. And I think my favorite part about music is the actual song itself. I love analyzing what went into writing it, and I love experiencing it on an emotional level. It's so fascinating how it engages both sides of the brain!
What is your favorite part about Nashville?
My first favorite part about Nashville is the way that it inspires me. There are creatives everywhere, and the networking nature of the city empowers me to connect and learn from some hugely talented people. Everyone is so kind, too. In that way, it sometimes feels more like a small town than a city.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Primarily, I want to fully support myself as an artist through writing, recording, and touring. But I'm also interested in writing for/with others, and I would love to write a film script or a musical at some point. And I'm super interested in music supervision! I have a lot of different interests, but as long as I'm working on something creative, I'll be happy.
Why did you choose to intern here?
I heard about this internship from Madison Moll and Kylie Rose, and they expressed how much they learned from it and how beneficial it was for their careers overall. I felt more passionate about the internship the more I heard about it. The energy of the company is one that I really resonate with, and I can see myself learning a lot and achieving my best work here.
What do you want to get out of this internship?
I would love to learn how to promote an artist to achieve professional success. As part of that, I'm excited to learn more about networking and industry standard practices when it comes to communication.
