01:27 – Eric’s 30-year journey in music and how he found his way to Empire Nashville.

03:21 – What does a typical day look like for Eric—and how does his dual label/publishing role differ from traditional Nashville models?

04:53 – How Empire approaches publishing: admin, creative, or a hybrid model?

06:09 – Is Empire focused more on artists, songwriters, or a mix of both?

07:27 – How does Empire identify and sign new talent in an ultra-competitive market?

09:15 – Why Empire leans into unique, genre-blending artists like Shaboozey and Kevin Powers.

11:42 – Did Eric know “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” would become a record-breaking hit?

12:43 – The story behind Empire’s newest signing, Kevin Powers, and his connection to Shaboozey.

15:51 – How A&R and publishing have evolved—and what makes Empire’s model different.

18:57 – Competing (or collaborating) with the majors: how Empire views Nashville’s community.

21:42 – Eric’s advice for young songwriters and publishers trying to get noticed by Empire.

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