OM at AMERICANAFEST - A Preview

By Faith Harting

AMERICANAFEST is coming up, we couldn't be more thrilled for the incredible week ahead! Join us as we kick off this amazing celebration of Americana and folk music, featuring unforgettable performances from our talented artists and more. It’s going to be a week to remember, and we hope to see you there! For more details and ticket information, head on over to the AMERICANAFEST website!

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Tuesday, September 17th

A Tribute to Mary Gauthier @ City Winery
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Her story, compassion, work ethic and artistic integrity have inspired so many artists, peers and fans. This all-star event features performances from Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Lori McKenna and many more.

Mary Gauthier & Jaimee Harris Present 25 Years of 'Drag Queens in Limousines @ City Winery
8:15 PM - 9:15 PM

Mary Gauthier will perform her 1999 album, 'Drag Queens In Limousines,' in full with special guest Jaimee Harris. A special limited-edition pressing of 'Drag Queens in Limousines' on ruby red vinyl will be available at the celebratory AMERICANAFEST events while supplies last.

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Wednesday, September 18th

Tour Marketing for Independent Artists: How to Market Your Shows Like a Pro (Even with a Small Team and Budget) @ Embassy Suites - Riverbed A&B
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Discover effective strategies for marketing your shows without needing a big team or hefty budget. This panel will cover collaboration techniques with venues to maximize their marketing efforts, insights into how a tour press publicist pitches for coverage, and DIY tips for pitching your own shows. Learn about essential tools and best practices for engaging your fans through social media and email marketing. Join us to enhance your promotional skills and ensure your shows reach the right audience.

Songs of Yellowstone: Presented by Fort Worth Film Commission @ City Winery
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Yellowstone Music Supervisor, Andrea von Foerster, will lead a discussion with various artists about the role and visibility of Americana music in shows like Yellowstone and feature live performances of songs heard in the show.

Ruthie Collins @ Analog at Hutton Hotel
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Join Ruthie Collins at Analog at Hutton Hotel this Americanafest. Ruthie is one of our signed artists here at Olivia Management and is a beautiful songwriter and singer within the country, americana space. She’s an amazing performer and we’re so excited to see her live again soon!

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Thursday, September 19th

Drag Queens in Limousines Forever: The Importance and Influence of Mary Gauthier's Songs@ Embassy Suites - Meadow D
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

It was a quarter-century ago that Mary Gauthier shared her collection of penetratingly powerful, committedly crafted songs, Drag Queens in Limousines. This combination panel and performance will explore the world that one of Americana's definitive songwriting voices, and queer elders, brought into being. Gauthier will offer her reflections in conversation with artists who see themselves as working in the musical lineage that she mapped out.

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Friday, September 20th

Sirius XM with Mary Gauthier @ The Outlaw Country Guitar Pall
12:00 PM

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Saturday, September 21st

Olivia Management Presents: In the Round at Jackalope @ Jackalope Brewery
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join Olivia Management for a music-filled day at the beautiful Jackalope taproom. Each hour all day we'll feature a different group of incredible songwriters in the round, all artists we love and have worked with. Join us to discover your new favorite artist (and possibly your new favorite beer!).

We can’t wait to see you there!

Welcoming our Fall 2024 Interns!

Here at Olivia Management, we thrive off of teamwork, which is why it’s so exciting every season when we get to welcome our new interns! This fall, we have four lovely student interns from Belmont University joining our team to help us serve our artists!

Alexa Sangalis

Alexa Sangalis

Alexa is a senior songwriting major and music business minor at Belmont University. She’s been obsessed with the songs “Second Nature” by Clairo and “360” by Charli XCX. Though it can’t be pinpointed to this exact moment, Alexa shares that she remembers begging her mom for a guitar when she was 7 and her love for music has only grown since then. Her favorite places in Nashville are (not biased at all) Belmont and the music venues in town!

Charlotte Ulman

Charlotte Ulman

Charlotte is a senior music business major with an emphasis in tour operations at Belmont University. As of recent, Twenty One Pilots and Jeremy Zucker have been frequent artists she’s been listening to. Her interest for the music industry and desire to be a part of the live show process sparked from playing guitar in School of Rock growing up and going to concerts! Her favorite places in Nashville are music venues, specifically Brooklyn Bowl and The Basement East.

Faith Harting

Faith Harting

Faith is a senior Media and Entertainment major with a minor of Studio Art at Belmont University. Two songs she’s been enjoying listening to are “Love You Tonight” by Ella Langley and “Roulette on the Heart” by Conner Smith & Hailey Whitters. Growing up, she remembers music always playing around her house, which has brought joy to her life and long-term inspired her to enter into the music business! Her favorite places in Nashville are 21st Ave and 12th South because she loves the cute coffee shops and shopping— more specifically, the sweet little farm stand during the Fall on 12th.

Lexi Staebler

Lexi Staebler

Lexi is majoring in songwriting with a minor in music business at Belmont University. Her favorite song right now is “Die with a Smile” by Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga. Her love for music came from her love for entertaining/being a performer, which has developed into writing her own original music which she plays with her band. Her favorite place in Nashville is the late “WildHorse Saloon,” a classic line-dancing establishment located off of the main Broadway strip.

We’re looking forward to another great season, developing and working side by side with our artists!

Nashville Local Musts

by Jacob Welsch

As the Fall Season begins to make an appearance, we all know that the days begin to get shorter, the weather begins to get colder, and the urgency to do all things Fall related grows significantly. Here at Olivia Management, we believe that in the busyness of the season, the most important thing you can do for yourself is to take some time and enjoy the finer things in life, which is why we have compiled exactly all the things you must do in Nashville before the year is over.

12th South Farmers Market

To start, we believe that one of the most important things, especially when living in a place like Nashville, Tennessee, is to truly feel like a local. Every Tuesday from 4-7pm, locals get the chance to not only shop and eat from some of the best local vendors Nashville has to offer, but you also get the chance to dodge the craziness and traffic of 12th South on the weekends. Don’t miss this fun for all opportunity though, this farmers market will only be active the rest of October before it gets too cold!

Enjoy the local venues and artistS

What better activity is there to do in Music City than listening to music? As a local, it’s important not only to explore local venues, but it’s also important to explore the artists that go along with these venues. Check out some of our favorite shows coming up in Nashville this season!

Jill Andrews and Clem Snide - 3rd & Linsley - October 20th @ 8pm - Get your tickets here!

Street Corner Symphony - Franklin Theatre - December 20th @ 8pm - Get your tickets here!

Escape the city for a movie

Do you ever sit at home on a Friday night wondering what to do but at the same time wishing it was easier to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city? Look no further. Catch a movie at Stardust Drive-In one weekend and cuddle up with the people you love. You may or may not see us at Don’t Worry Darling or their Fall classics this season…

percy warner park

As the seasons are changing, there is not better time to not only get in touch with Mother Nature, but there is truly no better time to keep active. One of Nashville’s biggest hidden gems, Percy Warner Park, is the perfect place for this. For an afternoon picnic, quick jog, or rigorous six mile hike, the nature and colors will help you have the perfect escape from the city.

Cheekwood Estate & Garden

At last, a Nashville Fall would not be complete without a trip to Belle Meade to Cheekwood Estate for the Fall Festival and LIGHTS garden. Cheekwood is Nashville’s one stop shop for all the festivities that entail this holiday season. Carve a pumpkin. See some Christmas lights. Drink some hot chocolate. Go on a date. The world is your oyster at Cheekwood Estate.

Fall Flicks

by Cole Bishop

Fall is now upon us bringing aesthetically pleasing colors and cool weather to us all. One of the best parts about the fall season is when it occasionally gets a little too cold and we can all sit inside missing out on nature’s beauty as we binge watch our favorite movies without an ounce of guilt. Everyone has at least one movie that really gets them in the fall spirit so I decided to ask the team at OM which movie they felt really got them in the mood for cool weather and pumpkins.

Erin

First up is our head honcho Erin. When I asked Erin the movie she felt represented the fall season she immediately answered with the 90’s classic You’ve Got Mail. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan star in this complex love story that brings Erin in the fall spirit with, “the soundtrack, Meg Ryan’s fashion choices, and New York in the fall.” Erin concluded by saying: “I love everything about it.”

Grace

Grace then added her pick saying that the 2019 version of Little Women got her in the fall spirit. Grace picked this fantastic movie because of the, “Massachusetts fall, fashion, optimal soundtrack” and finished by saying, “something about the love stories are oh so cozy to me.”

Anna

Next up is Anna. Anna added another 90’s movie to the fall roster with Hocus Pocus. This Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker film is a classic for the spooky season of fall.

Juils

Juils veered into TV with her pick being Gilmore Girls. This show set the tone for the early to mid 2000’s and is a great pick to binge in the fall months.

Cole

Without hesitation, my go-to fall movie will always be Dan In Real Life. I grew up watching and rewatching this movie with my family and it will always be my comfort movie for the fall season. This feel-good Steve Carrell movie is well-worth the watch.

At Olivia Management, we love to reflect on the things that make us happiest. This fall movie reflection was a great way for us all to take a second and dive into a little bit of nostalgia in thinking of movies that comfort us the most. We hope that you too get the chance to reflect and maybe curl up on the couch and enjoy a great piece of nostalgia of your own!

My Favorite Music in TV & Movies

by Kaila Divak

1.     “Tiny Dancer” – Elton John – Almost Famous

I honestly think this song has to be at the top of my list, because it is tattooed on my wrist for the rest of my life. When “Tiny Dancer” plays in Almost Famous, the whole band is singing together on the bus. Sir Elton John himself said that this song became as famous as it is today because of this movie. It came at such a pivotal part of the film, right after a huge fight, where nobody was speaking. One of the men in the band begins to sing along with the song, playing on the radio, and everyone else just follows suit.

2.     “Epilogue” – Justin Hurwitz – La La Land

This one really pulls at the heart strings for me. I think I’ve always loved this song, but the idea that it was in the most frustrating part of the movie for me really made me overlook it for a long time. Once I watched La La Land a few times and understood that not every movie needs to end on a happy note, I realized how amazing this song was. It brings you along on a seven-and-a-half-minute story, and you don’t even need the video to picture what is going on, in my opinion. I also love how the end of the song is so simple, yet so heartbreaking. If you really listen to the end of the song, Sebastian doesn’t play the last note on the piano. I always thought that that was symbolism for him not wanting him and Mia’s relationship to end.

 3.     “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim” – Jim Croce – Stranger Things

This one was awesome to me. I remember watching this part of the episode in season three of Stranger Things and immediately wanting to be a music supervisor. It obviously fit perfectly because the title is “Don’t Mess Around with Jim” and the scene was focused on Jim Hopper. He just successfully managed to get his step-daughter and her boyfriend to break up, and he is over the moon about it. It cuts from his initial satisfaction about the breakup to him screaming along to the song in his Bronco truck. The transition to this was unbelievable and could not have been placed better.

 4.     “Joshua Tree” – Ruthie Collins – The Ranch

I love the way this Ruthie Collins song was placed in the Netflix series, The Ranch. The song has a pretty melancholy sound to it, and in this case, it is playing in the background at the bar where Mary meets Heather and Luke to pick up the things that they saved for her when she was evicted from her house while in jail. It is a very powerful scene, as she refuses all help from them. “Joshua Tree” is super powerful in this part of the show, and I think that the music supervisors did a great job at placing Ruthie’s song here.

 (This one’s on Netflix… Part 7, Episode 5 of The Ranch)

5.     “Between the Bars” – Elliott Smith – Stuck in Love

I love the music in this movie. This song is played as Louis and Samantha sit in his car and share their favorite songs. Louis asks Samantha to close her eyes and listen, and she starts to cry because she’s scared of committing to having feelings for someone. I think that this song was a very indie choice, and it fits so well. It became sort of mainstream because of this moment in the movie. And I will always think of this moment in this movie when I hear this song.

A Fall Playlist for You

by Kate Cosentino

Spooky season is officially upon us and it’s time to get in the spirit. From witchy folk vibes to dark pop - this playlist is your gateway into the spirit of Autumn 2020.

Nightcrawlers - Niki

Niki’s new album MOONCHILD features several uniquely produced bops, however “Nightcrawlers” takes the cake for weirdest turn. The songs starts as an innocent, lullaby-esque pop tune with no signs of changing until the third chorus section in which the music drops out and Niki’s vocal is pitched down completely. The effect is jarring and sends the song into a dark place that’s even catchier than the bubble gum beginning. Bonus points to her for using the word CADAVER in the lyric.

Halloween - Phoebe Bridgers

Phoebe Bridgers album Punisher has been my favorite album of 2020. Period. Every song is a magical journey lyrically and sonically thanks to Phoebe’s raw poetry and Ethan Gruska’s production. Halloween is perfect for the season.

Tell That Devil - Jill Andrews

What better for Halloween than a little Devil ditty? This song just so happen to be the theme song for Wynonna Earp which is on hiatus until 2021 for the next season. Catch up on the show and jam out to this awesome Jill Andrews tune.

Death With Benefits - Derek Webb

What. A. Lyric. Derek Webb speaks to a deep emotion and fear I can relate to in his song “Death With Benefits”. I’ll let them speak for themselves - but it absolutely deserves a listen: Nostalgia gets you just as drunk as whiskey does

“It leaves me talking to imaginary friends
Man, it’s hard not to second guess a second guess
It leaves me doubting my doubts and questioning if
The truth is I just miss the myth of death with benefits”

Maybe I’ll Go Nowhere - Ethan Gruska

Ethan Gruska’s production for himself and other artists like Phoebe Bridgers speaks to my soul. This song hits home on the idea of doing what you love even if you might go nowhere and the fears that go along with it.

Cruciflex - Blimpee

It’s time for the newest in hyper pop - Blimpee. Blimpee’s song “Cruciflex” combines satire with some of the most innovative production I’ve heard this year. Beyond the clever lyrics such as “Like my bible belt? It’s dior.” the song is catchy like a Doja Cat hit. Jam out with your friends to this witty, funny and absolutely danceable new artist.

Love Me Right - Sister

“Love Me Right” hits all the right notes. Sister’s voice is hauntingly gorgeous. The song sounds like a throwback to the 60’s with a modern twist. Catchy, stunning and perfect for your drive to a pumpkin patch or haunted house.

When Am I Gonna Lose You - Local Natives

Local Natives always boast their unique tone of harmonies in every song. “When Am I Gonna Lose You” is no exception. The song beautifully describes the feeling of fear of losing someone you love- having experienced heart break before, this song perfectly speaks to that human fear of wondering: When will this person leave? Bonus points if you listen to the Sylvan Esso or Overcoats versions-both are beautiful in their own way.

Autumn Leaves - Eva Cassidy

A classic jazz standard, “Autumn Leaves” always gets me in the spirit of fall. Eva Cassidy’s incredible breath support strings you along each phrase of the song as the acoustic guitar follows her every word. She holds you in each phrase for as long as she can - personally I wish she could hold me in this song the whole season.

Music I've Been Digging

by Steven Metrejean

Aside from my first music love of pop and R&B, I have grown to be a fan of many of our artists who range in the folk and Americana realm. I’m coming to find that genre can be an incredibly restrictive qualifier placed on music. As far as I’m concerned, as long as the music is enjoyable, then it’s good music! This is a fairly comprehensive, but by no means extensive, list of the music that I have been digging lately:

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“You” by James Arthur 

I have been a fan of James Arthur now for a few years, and it is his voice that I can never get enough of. His natural rasp, his range, and his ability to convey the most desperate and heavy of emotions through my headphones or speakers makes me envious, to say the least. Many of his songs are on the heavy side of lyrical content – his struggles with addiction, anxiety, family troubles, and struggling with fame. I discovered his sophomore album, “Back from the Edge” about two years ago during a time in my life where hearing someone sing about those issues was very familiar and therapeutic. “You” is James’s most recent release, coming out only last week and it has been on repeat everywhere I go. It was hard to wait so long for new music from him, but he made it worth the wait. Overall, the album is a bit more optimistic, but his voice has lost none of its power and emotive potency.

“Truth Is” by Sabrina Claudio 

Delving into the R&B world, Sabrina Claudio is one of my favorite R&B newcomers of the past couple of years. Again, it’s her voice that has me so captivated. Whoever she works with on her vocal production and recording is an absolute genius! Her lyrics are so full of imagery and intimacy that you can’t help but feel like she’s crooning directly into your ear. Her latest album, “Truth Is”, capitalizes on these strengths even more. She is growing up before our eyes, and her material continues to broach more mature themes – but she is never gratuitous. Plus, she has a song with ZAYN on this record, so One Direction fans should be excited about that! 

“Forces” by Jill Andrews

I’m not sure how much I can say without giving too much away, but Jill Andrews is working on a new album and ooooooooh my god it is SO good!! “Forces” is the second single from the upcoming album, and it is just phenomenal. Her voice has such a lived-in quality to it, and her lyrics about “Forces that we can’t control” are very poignant to the close-to-graduating college student that I am. If there is one thing that I have learned over the past three and a half years of life on my own, it’s that sometimes life happens. And most of the time life is completely out of our control. After a little listening party we had with some of Jill’s biggest fans, this song just gets me so excited for the entire album! 

“Turn Off the Light” by Kim Petras 

If you’re a fan of pop music, chances are you’ve heard of this German pop princess in the past couple of years. She has burst onto the scene with her ear for a hook and some of the best synth-pop production in the past decade and I love every second of it! “Turn Off the Light” is her Halloween themed project that actually expands on a similar project she released in the fall of 2018. Songs like “There Will Be Blood”, “Bloody Valentine”, “Massacre”, “Demons”, and “Everybody Dies” are just a sample of what to expect from the album. Petras really leans into the camp and spectacle of the spookiest time of year, and she does so with some of the best pop songs to be released in 2019. It’s perfect to put on at your costume party this year!

“Velvet: Side A – EP” by Adam Lambert

After four years, we finally have new music from Adam Lambert. If you weren’t a huge fan of his 2015 album, “The Original High”, because of its electropop and house music roots, then you might be a big fan of this new project. Featuring all organic instrumentation, Lambert is harking back to his roots in glam rock and classic rock leaning pop music. His voice is stronger than ever (if you can sense a theme, it’s pretty obvious that I love a good singer). Listen to “Closer to You” for a master class in power balladry that is sure to blow you out of the water!

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As I said before, this is by no means a complete list of all of the music that I have been recently digging. But I think it’s a pretty good sample of the music that has me inspired and excited to be starting a career in this industry. Let us know if you’re digging any of these artists or what music you’re diving into this week!