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About Casey Levasseur A&R/Artist Management, 3 Ring Circus Music, Nashville Casey LeVasseur is no stranger to the music industry. She spent much of her childhood in the crowds of local dives, studios and publishing houses, learning the craft and business from some of the very best producers, managers and writers. Her list of teachers and mentors includes her father, Hall of Fame songwriter Jeffrey Steele. She is head of A&R/Artist

About Courtney Allen Senior Director, A&R - Concord Music Group Courtney Allen joined Concord’s Nashville team in October 2021 as Director, A&R and was promoted to Senior Director in 2023. Allen serves as an A&R for Concord’s publishing roster that has grown and expanded immensely in the Nashville and country market. She is committed to rounding out Concord’s Nashville roster with top-notch talent and continues to be a force in

About Anna Thiel Creative Manager - Eclipse Music Group Anna Thiel is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in Recording Industry Studies. A musician herself, she developed an early passion for the music business and now supports both songwriters and artists through her work at Eclipse Music Group. She began as an intern in 2022 and has grown into a multifaceted role spanning publishing and label

About Courtney Kruckeberg Creative Director - Endurance Music Group Courtney Kruckeberg joined Endurance Music Group in 2020, where she serves as Creative Director and oversees the day-to-day needs of the EMG roster, including songwriter/artists Matt Stell, Tripp Howell (LANCO), and Callie Prince, and producer/writers Seth Alley and Lenny Pey. Kruckeberg is a publisher mentor in ASCAP’s GPS Program for developing songwriters and previously served as Admin Director for the AIMP

About Emma Kiefer Director of A&R at Group Projects Group Projects is a music publishing and artist management joint venture between Warner Chappell and Red Light Management. Emma Kiefer holds an honors dual degree from Boston College and Berklee College of Music. Before joining Group Projects in 2024, she was A&R Manager at Boom Music Group, where she worked with writers such as Jacob Hackworth, Micah Carpenter, Rodney Clawson, Chris

About Akira Hori Catalog and Project Manager at HoriPro Akira Hori is the Catalog and Project Manager at HoriPro, where he works alongside Butch Baker on catalog management, pitching, talent scouting, publishing negotiations, and the launch of the company’s new record label. Raised in the industry by his father, Kaz Hori—founder of HoriPro (now Hori Global)—and longtime mentor Butch Baker, Akira’s love for songwriting and songwriters was sparked at age

About Jim Thacker Owner, Kazen Music Group Jim Thacker is the Owner of Kazen Music Group, a respected music catalog and creative collective specializing in sync licensing for film, television, advertising, and media. As a producer, songwriter, and music executive, Jim has built a reputation for pairing high-quality music with visual storytelling while maintaining an artist-friendly and relationship-driven approach to the business. With decades of experience spanning touring, songwriting, production,

About Lauren Funk Martin VP of Publishing, Endurance Music Group Vice President of Publishing Lauren Funk Martin is responsible for managing Endurance’s relationships with its roster of songwriters and artists while identifying promising new talent. Since joining the team in 2021, Lauren has been instrumental in the signing and retention of multiple high-profile EMG songwriters, artists, and producers. She was a part of the inaugural class of the Country Music

About Kendall Lettow Senior Creative Director | Blue Harbor Music Kendall Lettow is Senior Creative Director at Blue Harbor Music and has spent her career helping songwriters develop their craft, build industry relationships, and connect songs with artists. Her publishing experience includes creative roles with Kobalt Music, THiS Music, MV2 Entertainment, and peermusic. Known for her songwriter-first approach and strong creative instincts, Kendall brings valuable insight into today's publishing landscape

About Dallas Gregory Senior Creative Director & General Manager - Song Rocket Music Music veteran Dallas Gregory has nearly 25 years experience in the music Industry. The product of a musical family, Gregory grew up in Georgia, singing and playing Southern Gospel and Country music. Accepting an invitation to move to Nashville as a background vocalist, Dallas arrived and began working as an artist and background singer for the Grand