By Jalena Noakes
New Music Playlist
By Ali Bartlett
Need some new music? Here's a playlist of some of my favorite new releases! I like listening to a variety of artists, so there's something for everyone! There's so much awesome music being released right now, From sister rock band Haim with cool Cali vibes, to The 1975's "By Your Side" cover. Not to mention, amazing artists are stepping onto the scene with brand new albums, like Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy, and The Secret Sisters, a powerful Americana duo (that I get to work with). Make sure to check out these artists' records too!
Let Freedom Ring Y'all: A Soundtrack for Your 4th of July
By Callie Paige
I have no idea what your plans are for the one and only, Independence Day. What I do know is that you are going to want to listen to some tunes. At least I hope you will want to. I have created a playlist of thirty songs that relate to America in some way, shape, or form. Some may make you chuckle and some may just make you proud to be an American. I hope this playlist can serve as a soundtrack to your celebration this 4th of July. Enjoy and God Bless the USA.
"And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me."
- Lee Greenwood
Nashville's Murals
By: Jalena Noakes
One of the greatest things about living in Nashville is that we are surrounded by creatives everywhere we go. In Music City, musicians are inevitable- but there are some other creatives in this town that deserve just as much recognition.
It's almost impossible to ignore the line of tourists waiting to take a picture by the wings mural in the Gulch, or by the "I Believe in Nashville" mural on 12 South. A few more murals have gone up in the past few months that will be all over your instagram feed this summer. SO, if you're interested in seeing these murals outside of the 'gram...look no further.
1. I Believe In Nashville
ARTIST: Adrien Saporiti/DCXV
LOCATION: 2706 12th Avenue South
2. What Lifts You
ARTIST: Kelsey Montague
LOCATION: 11th Avenue South
3. Abstract Walls in the Gulch
ARTIST: Jason Woodside (top) , Ian Ross (bottom)
LOCATION: 11th Avenue South
4. East Nashville Mural
ARTIST: unknown
LOCATION: 600 Main Street, East Nashville
5. Hillsboro Village Dragon Mural
ARTIST: David Glick and Adam Randolph
LOCATION: 1212 Belcourt Avenue, Hillsboro Village
Fort Atlantic: An Update
By: Jalena Noakes
Fort Atlantic never ceases to amaze us with endless outlets and ideas for their creativity. While continuing to work on new music, Jon Black (from Fort Atlantic) also posts weekly vlogs and has started a new video series, "Super Force Atlantic". We love getting to work with such talented and creative folks like Fort Atlantic! Check out some of their more recent releases:
NEW SINGLE
Fort Atlantic released their latest single, "Just Hold On", on May 19th.
NEW LYRIC VIDEO
Jon filmed this video in a 1971 Volkswagon Super Beetle with a Go Pro Hero Black 5 on Sauvie Island just north of Portland, OR. He says he almost hit a possum and a police office drove past him slowly while he was adjusting my camera in a parking lot.
I know you want to watch this.
SUPER FORCE ATLANTIC
In this more recent series of videos, Jon from Fort Atlantic hosts a video game playing/coffee drinking segment with guest artists. In this video, you can play Contra with Evan Way from The Parson Redheads! UP-UP-DOWN-DOWN-LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT-RIGHT-B-A-B-A-SELECT-START!
VLOG ATLANTIC
Jon and his family fly to Colorado to see Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at Red Rocks. They may or may not have snuck their GoPro into the Red Rocks.
Matthew Perryman Jones: An Update
Matthew, as you may know, nearly always has a calm, cool, and inviting demeanor. He's a great hang, he's a genuine person, and he makes music that tugs at your heart strings. But despite always giving off an air of relaxation, in reality, he's a very busy guy these days. We marvel at how he juggles being a good dad to three daughters, writing for Razor & Tie, working on a new album and practicing for upcoming shows. Thankfully, MPJ is good at all of those things, which makes our job that much better.
COMING UP: CITY WINERY NASHVILLE - TUESDAY, JUNE 20TH
We're super excited about Matthew's show with Songs Against Slavery on Tuesday night, June 20th benefiting Thistle Farms. Not only do we love both organizations involved in the event, but this is also the first time we'll get to see Matthew headline a show in Nashville since we've had the pleasure of joining his team. Check out all the info and purchase tickets by clicking here.
RECENT EVENTS: 615 DAY WITH LIGHTNING 100
Last week, one of our favorite holidays took place! A good old Nashville favorite, that is. 615 Day is celebrated in Nashville, annually, on June 15th the way we celebrate best - with live music. This year, Lightning 100 booked Matthew to play a set on the Pavilion East stage that was broadcasted live on 100.1 FM. A great time was had by all, and MPJ was kind enough to enlighten everyone about how they could see his full set in Nashville soon (ahem...see above...).
ONGOING: MATTHEW'S NEW ALBUM
If you haven't seen/heard already, we've been pretty stoked about the fact that Matthew's working on new music. He has some pretty cool merch and interactive content that you can get in on by purchasing any item from his Pledge Campaign. An easy start would be purchasing the All Access Pass, which will get you a download of the new album when it's released, as well as access to all the frequently posted, exclusive updates. For example, if you're a pledger, you can see MPJ's full mini doc about his visit to Tehuacana, TX, before anyone else. What's interesting about Tehuacana, TX? I have no clue, but if he was able to make a documentary about it, then I have no doubt there are some juicy secrets that lie secretly in the dusty tracks of those Tehaucana deserts...(edit: do not quote me on the assumption that there actually are secrets, dusty roads, or deserts...I'm not super familiar with Texas). All that to say (my boss is probably reading this and deleting every single bizarre word (lots of coffee today)) - Matthew's got some awesome music in the works here and it would behoove you to check it out.
Album Review: Melodrama
By Ali Bartlett
If you've turned on any pop or hits station within the last few days, you are probably aware that Lorde's latest album Melodrama dropped on June 16th. As we've come to expect from Lorde, this album is full of hauntingly truthful lyrics about growing up, coming into your own, and all of the mess along the way. Not to mention it is beautifully written and produced by some big names including Lorde herself as well as Bleachers frontman Jack Antonoff (by the way Bleachers just released a new album that is also worth checking out). Here are some of my favorites off of Melodrama, but make sure you listen to this unique creation for yourself.
The louvre
To me, this song has a very dream-like quality. The sound is more airy and successfully captures the feeling of starting a new relationship with someone: The rush of excitement, becoming entranced with everything that they say and do, and even feeling like your love is so beautiful and special that it should hang in a museum.
hard feelings
Hard Feelings encompasses the moment after the excitement wears off. Lorde depicts the emotional effects of struggling to hang on to something that is already broken. It's easy to relate to these experiences because we've all been there. We've all outgrown someone or knew it was time to end it. But it's easier said than done.
supercut
Not to pick favorites, but this song is my favorite from Melodrama. With a driving piano riff and funky back beat, it has a playful sound. Yet the subject matter is more solemn. Lorde describes perceiving a relationship as perfect and lighthearted while that is really just an altered depiction (or supercut) of the relationship. You see what you want to see.
liability (Reprise)
I'm obsessed with this song for many reasons. First, the melodies are insane. Lorde has figured out the exact algorithm of chords and notes to give me cold chills. Second, the twist. Her first rendition of Liability earlier in the album was about how she is an outcast and a liability to her friends. The reprise is turned around and told from her perspective to someone else who is the liability (in my opinion, a guy). This version is darker and more powerful.
Release Day!
By Ali Bartlett
While it's been streaming on Rolling Stone Country early for the past few days, The Secret Sisters' third studio album You Don't Own Me Anymore is now available to stream and for purchase everywhere! We're super psyched and proud of these insanely talented women. This album is an exciting mix of traditional Americana and folk roots with a bold message and vibe that only The Secret Sisters can bring. Make sure you check it out for yourself here!
A Whole New World: Artist Management
By Callie Paige
Artist Management is a whole new world for me. It is unfamiliar, but intriguing. It is hard work, but worth it. It is new, but I am learning. So, I thought I would share a few of the MANY things I have already learned my first two weeks here at Olivia Management.
“To learn and not to do is really not to learn. To know and not to do is really not to know.”
1. Hands on is the best way to learn. When you sit in a classroom all day and listen to teachers lecture, you are definitely learning, don't get me wrong. But there is something different about taking what your teachers have taught you and applying it. At Olivia Management, they do an incredible job of making sure we are doing hands on work and for that, I am grateful. There is just something about applying what you have learned in school to real life situations that makes all of your learning feel important. It makes all of your learning feel worth it. If you couldn't tell, I am a huge fan of hands on experience because it just feels so much more personal.
“Anything worth doing, is worth doing right.”
2. Always strive for excellence. This is important in every aspect of life, but I have continuously seen this at Olivia Management. Everyone here always strives for excellence in everything they do, especially in the small and even the unnoticed details. They don't want credit for what they love to do; they genuinely just want excellence for what they love to do. I firmly believe that striving for excellence in what you are doing can only come from unconditionally loving what you are doing. That, to me, is truly what is happening at Olivia Management.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams”
3. Your dreams matter. Sometimes the music industry can be scary. Sometimes it can be cut throat. Sometimes it makes you feel like your dreams are too outrageous. I have quickly learned here that it is important to stay true to your dreams and not to change them for someone else. Everyone here is constantly following their dreams and everyone, without a doubt, is encouraging me to follow mine. I don't feel ashamed; I feel confident. Olivia Management makes me feel comfortable, important, and encouraged. The culture here is truly empowering. I have learned to not doubt my dreams and instead see the beauty in them.
You Don't Have to Wait Anymore!
By Callie Paige
We have great news - you don't have to wait anymore because it's New Music Friday! We are so excited to share some new music with you from The Secret Sisters. We hope you enjoy these new tunes as much as we do. Don't forget to check out their new record that comes out NEXT FRIDAY, June 9th!
1. "Mississippi"
“‘Garden & Gun’ is proud to exclusively premiere ‘Mississippi,’ a murder ballad written from the antagonist’s point of view, ahead of the album’s Friday, June 9, release date. ”
2. "You Don't Own Me Anymore"
“‘You Don’t Own Me Anymore’ is more than just a defiant title; it’s a cool, calm statement of who and where they are now in their wild, still developing career, and Brandi Carlile was the perfect person to dig in and bring their vision to full color life.”
3. "He's Fine"
“The song is catchy as hell; a foot-stomping folk-pop singalong that marks a clear progression from their sound before, and bears a passing resemblance to some of the tracks off Carlile’s last album, ‘The Firewatcher’s Daughter’.”
4. "Tennessee River Runs Low"
“One song epitomizing this album is “Tennessee River Runs Low,” a close-harmony delight that celebrates the mighty, sometimes muddy flow of the waterway running through North Alabama.”
Returning Intern: Jalena Noakes
When Jalena told us she was staying on as our intern for another semester, Erin and I were ecstatic. That's no exaggeration. It's a busy time for us, so to think that we would be able to entrust her with training new interns, as well as giving her more responsibilities was incredibly relieving. Already she's been such a great asset to us - a quick learner, diligent, aware and talented in many ways! Not only are we excited to have her back, but we're also excited to see how much more she grows with us this semester. Read up on Jalena and her time with us thus far!
1. What do you want to get out of this internship for the second time around?
I’m so happy that I’m with Olivia Management for a second semester, I love interning here! Last semester, I was able to learn a lot about myself through different tasks I worked on, or issues that I worked to find solutions for. I think that’s what I’m definitely hoping to get out of this internship a second time around- discovering the ways that I operate best, and how I can use that to be beneficial to the company! Learning what projects I love to work on and learning what projects I struggle with help me to understand my strengths (and weaknesses) and ways I can be a better intern!
2. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be?
Lingus- Snarky Puppy.
I debated so much on answering this question. But Lingus is a 10 minute song, so if I had to listen to it for the rest of my life, then I probably wouldn't get bored because I could pick out something different to focus on each time. Plus, Snarky Puppy is just amazing and insanely talented so they deserve it. Not sure why I felt the need to justify my answer...but there it is ;)
3. What are you most looking forward to this summer?
With The Secret Sisters on tour this summer promoting the release of an incredible album, I’m excited to be on the management side of tour/album promotion and marketing. As Erin and Maggie have said from the beginning, every day is different for management. I’ve experienced some of the challenges that may unexpectedly arise while managing artists, and I’ve learned so much by watching how Erin and Maggie handle these conflicts! As our other artists are also writing and releasing their new songs, I’m looking forward to brainstorming creative ways of promoting their careers and seeing the success of implementing those ideas.
4. What is one thing you've learned since interning with us?
Since interning with Olivia Management, I’ve learned how important it is to pay attention to little details and how important communication is. Sometimes it’s easy to overlook details or assume that something is unimportant, but when an issue arises, those details that you thought were not important turn out to be very important. :’) Communication is key to ensure that mistakes are taken care of as soon as they are discovered, and also to make sure that we're all on the same page and making progress.
5. What made you decide to intern with us again?
Interning for a second semester with Olivia Management didn’t require much thought on my end. When the opportunity presented itself, I knew I wanted to stay with this company. The culture that Erin and Maggie have established at Olivia Management is a culture that enabled me to grow as an individual and further develop a work ethic that promoted integrity and excellence at its core.
6. What's one piece of advice you'd give to a future intern at Olivia Management?
To a future intern at Olivia Management: You're in the right place. Make sure you take full advantage of the leadership that Erin provides and the opportunities that will come your way because of this internship. Make sure you take pride in your work, and that everything you do is double and triple checked. Also, HAVE FUN!
The Secret Sisters on CBS This Morning!
The Secret Sisters will be performing on "Saturday Sessions" with CBS This Morning! It will air Saturday morning, May 27th. Make sure to check your local listings to see what time the show airs in your city. You don't want to miss!
New Intern: Callie Paige
We have a whopping THREE interns with us this summer! We feel lucky and excited to have so many awesome gals with us, especially this one! Callie stumbled upon our post on Belmont's Career Connector website, and thought she'd give me a shout. I met Callie through sorority life at Belmont, so I knew her to be a hardworking, fun spirited human that I would love to have around the office. She's had experience interning for a couple other entrepreneurial minded business women, EvaMore, and also managed our sorority's social media accounts back in the day. Callie has an eclectic music taste, a knack for creative social media curation and giver's heart.
What do you want to get out of this internship? I want to learn. I always say that I don’t care what I am doing, as long as I am gaining experience. I am a growth oriented individual and I am focused on adding to my skillset, especially at this point in my life. The music industry is intriguing to me, so I want to learn as much about it as humanly possible.
What do you love to do? Hobbies? Activities? I love going to concerts. It brings me so much pure joy. I also love the beach, Dave & Busters, and karaoke.
If you could eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be? Sweet potatoes fries. 100%.
Favorite musicians, artists, genres, equipment, shows you’ve been to...tell us anything you love about music. Chance the Rapper. No doubt about it. Some of my other current favorites are Jon Bellion, The Lumineers, The Head and the Heart, Ingrid Michaelson, Johnnyswim, and Bruno Mars. What I love the most about music is that it allows people to share their story because everyone's story deserves to be heard.
Why did you choose to intern here? I chose to intern here because I love what Erin and Maggie are doing. I am passionate about helping people share their stories through music and that is exactly what they are accomplishing here. I also have dreams of starting my own business in the music industry, so I believe I can learn a lot about that here from Erin and Maggie.
What is your favorite part about Nashville? My favorite part about Nashville is most definitely the people. Everyone has a passion here. Everyone has a dream. It is not a cookie cutter town. It is truly inspiring to be surrounded by the people of Nashville. The people here push me to be the best I can be.
What do you want to be when you grow up? My ultimate dream is to open a concert venue back home in Savannah, Georgia. I am passionate about live music and the city of Savannah, so why not combine the two?
New Intern: Ali Bartlett
Meet our wonderful summer intern, Ali Bartlett! When this gal interviewed with us, I immediately knew she would be a great fit. Down-to-earth, experienced and diligent, she makes a great addition to the team. Ali hails from Atlanta, GA and now attends Belmont University. She's had past experience in jobs and internships working with independent artists, venues and record labels. We're lucky to have her! Read on to find out more!
1. What do you want to get out of this internship?
I want to learn everything that I can about the operations of an independent artist management company as well as the strategies and tools necessary to promote an artist and to make an artist more successful.
2. What do you love to do? Hobbies? Activities?
I like to write music and poetry, eat a lot of Mexican food with my friends, and I love to relax with some yoga or meditation.
3. If you could eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?
Well, obviously Mexican food. I'm all about the enchilada suizas at Taco Mamacita.
4. Favorite musicians, artists, genres, equipment, shows you’ve been to...tell us anything you love about music.
Wow I love so much about music. As a writer, I'm definitely drawn to good lyricists. I'd say my favorites are Ryan Adams, Dawes, Amos Lee, Ben Howard, Daughter, The 1975, and Bon Iver. I love all kinds of music, but right now I'm really interested in artists from the UK. The dream is to study music in London sometime in the future.
5. Why did you choose to intern here?
I was really intrigued with the fact that Erin started this company on her own. I respect a business that takes the time to actually invest in their clients. I think that Olivia Management is unique and I'm excited to learn from Erin and Maggie.
6. What is your favorite part about Nashville?
I love that there are so many like-minded people who share a love of good music. I feel like there's always a house show or a concert going on somewhere.
7. What do you want to be when you grow up?
Good question. I think I'm still trying to figure that out. I think I ultimately want to share my passion for music with people, whether that be writing music or helping an artist I believe in to become more successful. I'm excited to see what opportunities are out there.
Olivia Management at The Bluebird Café
We're so excited to be hosting a special night at The Bluebird Cafe to benefit Musician's Corner! We've got two of our artists performing as well as two very talented local acts. We can't wait for The Secret Sisters, Matthew Perryman Jones, Hannah Miller, and Mary Bragg to perform for us tonight! This show is SOLD OUT, but we hope to be hosting another show similar to this one in the future...so be on the lookout!
Olivia Management Madness
It's been a busy week here at Olivia Management, but those are the kind of weeks we like the most!
Thistle Farms Benefit with Amanda Shires, Jason Isbell and John Prine
Incredible night seeing Amanda Shires on the Ryman stage with John Prine and Jason Isbell for Thistle Farms' 20th Anniversary. They do amazing work and make the world a better place.
The Secret Sisters with Paste Magazine
Our founder, Erin Anderson, went up to NYC this week with The Secret Sisters to promote the new record coming out on June 9th! Above is their Paste live session. Also be sure to check out their most recent music video for their single "He's Fine", premiered by Paste, here!
Matthew Perryman Jones with the Nashville Symphony and Nashville Ballet
We got to preview the Seven Deadly Sins' Dress Rehearsal the other night, and highly recommend you go see one of the three shows this weekend! With 7 original songs, 70 musicians, and symphony arrangements by K.S. Rhoads, it's a true artistic collaboration. Above is a photo of Matthew's song "Lust." With the combined talents of Ten out of Tenn, the Nashville Symphony and the Nashville Ballet, it's sure to be a unique experience.
Fort Atlantic's New Video for "Sleeping Giant"
Fort Atlantic's new video for their latest single "Sleeping Giant" called Don't Close Your Eyes is out now! Fort Atlantic keeps us on our toes with their constant creativity, so make sure you check in with them every week.
Jill Andrews at Camperfest
The wonderful Knoxville radio station WDVX is putting on Camperfest Reunion this weekend, and Jill Andrews is playing tomorrow, Saturday, May 6th. It's sold out, so we hope you East Tennesseans bought your tickets in time!
New Music Friday Indeed!
We've got so much goodness for you today. Both Fort Atlantic and The Secret Sisters have new songs out today. Watch the videos below and add the songs to your playlists. OR BUY THEM! BUYING MUSIC MAKES US SO HAPPY!
Looking Ahead: An Update on Olivia Management
By: Jalena Noakes
Wondering what Olivia Management has been up to? Look no further! We've been pretty busy the past few months preparing an exciting summer for our artists. Here's an update:
THE SECRET SISTERS: The Secret Sisters are looking forward to an exciting summer with an album release and tour! Their upcoming album, You Don't Own Me Anymore, will be out June 9th and we can't wait for you all to hear it. The Secret Sisters are excited to get back on tour and perform these songs live. Check out the music video for their single, "Tennessee River Runs Low":
JILL ANDREWS: Jill will be performing at Musician's Corner on Friday, May 12th! Musician's Corner supports emerging artists and provides inclusive arts enrichment and educational programming for adults and youth, in and around Nashville. We're excited Jill could be a part of it this year!
MATTHEW PERRYMAN JONES: MPJ is working hard to release his 5th album! He's been working with Pledge Music to fund this next release. The record is "Just me, a guitar, basic recording gear, and the spirit of a place." (MPJ). To follow along behind the scenes and receive some exclusive rewards, check out this link and help MPJ bring this next album to life: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/mpj
AMANDA SHIRES: Amanda is currently staying busy while on tour with the legendary John Prine! If you check out her Instagram, you can also feast your eyes on some photos of Amanda, Prine and Jason Isbell feasting on what seem to be some magical meals overseas. See all of her upcoming tour dates by clicking here.
FORT ATLANTIC: If you haven't checked out Fort Atlantic's vlog series yet, Vlog Atlantic, now's the time! Jon's takes us on a journey through his lens and gives us enough "food for thought" to hold us over until the next episode. Check out Vlog Atlantic's most recent vlog, "What Are You Waiting For?"
5 Stages : 5 Genres
By Delaney Willson
Sally Anscombe via Getty Images
Sometimes life doesn't go the way we want it to. We get knocked down. It happens to all of us. It's what happens next that defines us; do we get back up and keep going or do we give in? If the former is to be true, and I hope for all of us that it is, we have some work to do. Smile as you might, we all know that this process isn't going to happen over night. There are steps, five to be precise.
You've probably heard this in your high school psychology class, but according to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, a person must navigate five stages of grief in order to properly heal. First comes denial, then anger, followed by bargaining, depression, and ultimately acceptance. Those first four sound like the antithesis of "getting over it" but jumping to acceptance too soon can be dishonest and bad for our health. So why is this on a music blog? Well, if you're anything like me you turn to music after a tough time. Your favorite album. Maybe that punk rock album from high school that just gets you like nothing else can. You may not realize it, but that mental playlist you built said a lot about how you were grieving.
So if you're in that dark place right now, or you think you might be one day, and you don't know where to start in that old cassette collection, I've got a starter pack to jog your musical memory. Take a look and take a listen. Take a breath. It's going to be okay.
Denial
- Pop: Not Over You - Gavin DeGraw
- Hip Hop: Flashing Lights - Kanye West
- Alt/Indie: How To Disappear Completely - Radiohead
- Classics: I Don't Want To Know - Fleetwood Mac
- Wild Card: End Of The Road - Boyz II Men
Anger
- Pop: Cry Me A River - Justin Timberlake
- Hip Hop: Dead Wrong - Biggie Smalls
- Alt/Indie: Gives You Hell - All American Rejects
- Classics: Mississippi Goddamn - Nina Simone
- Wild Card: Leave The Pieces - The Wreckers
Bargaining
- Pop: Stay - Rihanna
- Hip Hop: how you sell soul to a soulless people who sold their soul??? - Public Enemy
- Alt/Indie: Anthems Of A Seventeen Year Old Girl - Broken Social Scene
- Classics: I Want You Back - Jackson 5
- Wild Card: Please Do Not Go - Violent Femmes
Depression
- Pop: Say Something - A Great Big World
- Hip Hop: Until The End Of Time - Tupac
- Alt/Indie: Atmosphere - Joy Division
- Classics: Hurt - Nine Inch Nails
- Wild Card: Lost It All - Jill Andrews
Acceptance
- Pop: Stronger - Kelly Clarkson
- Hip Hop: Finish Line - Chance The Rapper
- Alt/Indie: Aphasia - Pinegrove
- Classics: Don't Think Twice It's All Right - Bob Dylan
- Wild Card: I Forgive You - Renn
Erin Anderson / Olivia Management Appreciation Post by Maggie Adams
Photos by Megan Cencula
I’m sure Erin will write her own short blog about the 5th Year Anniversary of her successful company, but I wanted to do a post of my own about what makes this company great. ERIN. “Duh,” you say, “Of course she’s what makes the company great, it’s her company.” But seriously, I watch this woman work harder and smarter every day than anyone I’ve met. Even in my relatively short time of knowing her, I could immediately tell that the success of her business and her artists can be attributed to her determined spirit and intelligence. This should come as no surprise to anyone that knows her, and I’ve had many people tell me that I’m lucky to work for her, to which I respond, “I know!”
I’m well aware of how lucky I am because I know first-hand that her goal is to not just retain employees and artists, but to also increase their happiness and grow them. She constantly checks in with me about what I need to feel valuable and successful, and how she can help me grow in the company, pushing me to work towards a future goal instead of remaining stagnant. Just this past Monday, she spent an hour explaining the ins and outs of publishing to me because she knows that I want to expand my knowledge of the music industry as a whole, and she'll do anything she can to help me accomplish that. She develops people - it's who she is!
Countless others have experienced this mentorship from Erin as well. She’s been an entrepreneurship and music business professor at Belmont and Vanderbilt, help run an accelerator over the summers for Vanderbilt students and taken time to stay in touch with those she’s taught. Let me remind you that she does this WHILE RUNNING HER OWN BUSINESS. She is a rare breed of humans that somehow manages to care deeply for the people around her, while simultaneously making sure her business and the people involved are growing and achieving. Because of this, I’ve seen that her artists look up to her, her students look up to her and her peers look up to her.
So, today, we are celebrating Olivia Management and its incredible founder, Erin!! Grab the nearest champagne bottle and raise a glass for the boss woman of the century. She’s accomplished so much in just five years, and I can’t begin to guess at what new adventures she’ll take on in the next five. CHEERS.
