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/ 

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

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/

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

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/ 

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

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

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/

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

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

                                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

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

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/

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