About Courtney Allen Creative Director - Sony/BMG Courtney Allen started her journey in the music business when she was a junior in college. While attending The University of South Carolina, she moved to Nashville for an internship at Song Garden Publishing where she worked with Brett Eldredge, Jaida Dreyer, James Slater, Kris Bergsnes and Ben Daniel. It was there that she discovered her love for songwriters and decided that she
GSC Hendersonville TN Chapter Meeting Global Songwriters Connection knows that you can feel isolated and alone as a songwriter. So, we are working to provide you opportunities to connect in YOUR HOMETOWN with like-minded creators through GSC Chapters and monthly meetings. Come play your songs, receive feedback, tips from pro’s and connect with great potential co-writers. Everyone longs to belong and we are glad YOU belong to Global Songwriters Connection.
About Wes Mayer Creative Director - Redline Entertainment Group Wes Mayers has had a varied and successful career in the entertainment industry including television, video, and music. After college Wes moved to Los Angeles, California where he worked in network television for 3 years. He then moved on to video production and distribution where he was a partner at Sen-Sei Productions for five years. Wes relocated back to Nashville in
About Matt Lindsey General Manager / Owner - Matt Lindsey Music, LLC 1982-83 Interned for Gene Watson’s Publishing Company. 1983-89 Mel Tillis Enterprises. Started out in tape room and advanced to songplugger within the first year. In 1987 became general manager of publishing company. Also signed as a writer to company. 1989-92 Morgan Music Group. Worked as songplugger and managed publishing company. 1992-00 Forerunner Music Group. In 1995 became VP
GSC Hendersonville TN Chapter Meeting Global Songwriters Connection knows that you can feel isolated and alone as a songwriter. So, we are working to provide you opportunities to connect in YOUR HOMETOWN with like-minded creators through GSC Chapters and monthly meetings. Come play your songs, receive feedback, tips from pro’s and connect with great potential co-writers. Everyone longs to belong and we are glad YOU belong to Global Songwriters Connection.
About Justin Nicolet Manager of Publishing - Centricity Music Publishing Originally from Fort Wayne, IN, Justin Nicolet moved to Nashville in 2002 to pursue a career in music, originally as an artist. However, he happily ended up on the business side of the music industry after an internship with Christian indie label, Embassy Music, landing his first music gig in radio promotion, where he co-promoted singles by major-label Christian artists
About Woody Bomar President, Green Hills Music Group Woody Bomar began his career at Combine Music, writing hits for artists like Conway Twitty, Jim Glaser and Loretta Lynn. He later became General Manager, but left Combine to start Little Big Town Music with partner Kerry O’Neil. After a 10-year run, including 15 #1s, they sold Little Big Town to Sony/ATV where Woody worked for 8 years as Sr. VP &
3 Days. 3 Publisher Meetings. 3 Pro Co-writes....and YOU! Past Member Success: One member received a publishing deal offer immediately following the event. Publishers have given members an open door to pitch them one or two songs a month throughout the year. Members established relationships and have continued co-writing with the pro-writers. Publishers have published and demo'd the songs written at the event. Publishers have been pitching songs they heard
About Eddie Tidwell Vice President of Creative Services for Muy Bueno Music Group Being a Nashville native, Eddie Tidwell grew up very aware of where songs really come from. He was able to read newspaper articles and interviews about the writers of hit songs, not just the artists. While at Middle Tennessee State University, Eddie secured an internship at the small music publishing company The Writer’s Group where the first
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