Episodes 138
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2017
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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This is the Association of Independent Music Publishers, Nashville Pubcast. Hosted by Big Machine Music's Vice President Of Publishing, Tim Hunze. Bi-weekly, you'll be informed of issues in the world of music publishing, and gain insight as a songwriter maneuvering your career. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org.

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Recent Episodes

S9E3 Data, Disruption & Stardom: Annie Ortmeier on Streaming Strategy

Apr 27, 2026 27m

00:49 – “Your career path is a little different—can you walk us through how you got here?” Sets up one of the most compelling origin stories - non-traditional path, first-mover roles, and betting on…

S9E2 Building Songwriters Who Last with Jessi Stevenson

Apr 13, 2026 15m

01:47 – The Power of Networking (Done Right) Both emphasize that relationships are everything, but networking works best when you’re adding value, not just “working the room.” 03:36 – The…

S9E1 Trust The Process with Tim Hunze

Mar 30, 2026 11m

01:18 – The Core Message: Don’t Forget Your Why A gentle but clear reminder: the music industry can be exhausting, and it’s easy to lose sight of why you started. Tim shares how drums were once his…

S8E18 What Do You Need To Know About A.I. In 2026 For The Music Business

Dec 15, 2025 20m

00:45 - What AI means for copyright today — human authorship requirements, why AI outputs aren’t copyrightable, how training data implicates rights, and the lawsuits shaping the landscape.04:20 -…

S8E16 Office Hacks You Need To Know

Dec 08, 2025 6m

00:39 – Katie Kerkhover on exercise, her reMarkable tablet, and planning her day with intention.02:13 – Tim Reynolds on using ChatGPT, Notion, and dual monitors (including vertical!) to streamline…

S8E17 The Best Advice These Professionals Have Received In the Music Business

Dec 08, 2025 6m

00:42 – Chris DuBois on being mentally prepared for the ebbs and not taking success for granted.02:03 – Katie Kerkhover on A&R as a service job and learning to serve artists, producers, and…

S8E15 Looking Into The Crystal Ball Of The Music Business

Dec 01, 2025 5m

00:45 – Katie Kerkhover on keeping creators involved and protected in the future of music.01:44 – Randy Montana on the widening stylistic lanes in country music.02:32 – Dave Cohen on a coming…

S8E14 How To Prevent Burnout In The Music Business

Dec 01, 2025 9m

00:33 – Chris DuBois on preventing burnout by separating home life from the music industry.02:24 – Nikki Sanz on weekly burnout cycles, fitness, faith, and finding healthy outlets.04:24 – Chris Weier…

S8E13 Digital Strategy and Artist Branding in the Streaming Era with Tim Reynolds

Oct 27, 2025 23m

01:30 – How Tim Reynolds got his start in music and what led him to Big Machine.02:30 – What digital marketing actually means at a record label.03:49 – Who Tim’s key industry relationships are — from…

S8E12 Building an Empire with the VP of A&R and Publishing at EMPIRE, Eric Hurt

Oct 14, 2025 23m

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…

S8E11 Songwriting, Relationships, and Longevity in Nashville with Randy Montana

Aug 25, 2025 20m

02:01 – Did Randy naturally come into songwriting, or was there a pivotal moment that pushed him toward it?04:18 – Which came first: pursuing an artist career or focusing on songwriting?06:10 – How…

S8E10 Building a Legacy in Independent Publishing with Chris DuBois

Jul 28, 2025 26m

02:44 – Chris shares his early background: growing up in Nashville and how his father’s career shaped his path.05:51 – How Sea Gayle Music was founded with Brad Paisley and Frank Rogers.08:54 – Was…

S8E9 From Sessions to Songwriting: Navigating a Multi-Hyphenate Music Career with Dave Cohen

Jul 14, 2025 20m

01:02 – How did Dave Cohen get started, and what was his path from Canada to Nashville?05:42 – When did Dave shift from being a session player to also producing and writing?09:25 – What did Dave…

S8E8 Behind the Numbers: A Business Manager’s Role in Music

Jun 30, 2025 22m

01:20 – What led Kris Wiatr to become a business manager, and what does the role actually involve?04:36 – How does Kris’s work evolve as an artist moves from development to mainstream success?06:48 –…

S8E7 Building the LinkedIn for Live Events with Nikki Sanz

Jun 16, 2025 22m

01:35 – What led Nikki Sanz from touring to founding a tech company?03:33 – Did she always see herself as an entrepreneur, and how did she get started?08:02 – How does GIGGS vet users and build trust…

S8E6 What Matters In The Studio with Scott Hendricks (Part 2)

Jun 02, 2025 21m

01:00 – How did working with Jimmy Bowen shape Scott’s early studio approach?08:32 – What was it like producing Gwen Stefani’s latest album?12:39 – What are the biggest changes Scott has seen in the…

S8E5 What Matters In The Studio with Scott Hendricks (Part 1)

May 19, 2025 21m

02:23 – What made Scott Hendricks want to get into the music business?13:35 – What makes a great producer? Is it ears, feel, or technical skill?17:39 – Why is it important for new producers to…

S8E4 Dale Dodson: Stories, Songwriting, and the Heart of Music Row

May 05, 2025 18m

01:05 – Dale's early days in West Virginia and how he discovered country music03:24 – Moving to Nashville and landing his first job in the industry05:02 – Creating a role by digging into classic song…

S8E3 A Culture For Artist Development with Katie Kerkhover, SVP at BMG

Apr 21, 2025 20m

01:08 – Katie’s journey from small-town violinist to SVP at BMG03:46 – How her experience as an artist shapes her A&R approach05:22 – What A&R really looks like day-to-day—bridging the artist…

S8E2 Discovering Talent and Shaping Careers with Kelly Bolton, VP of A&R Warner Records

Apr 07, 2025 19m

Introduction to Kelly Bolton, VP of A&R at Warner RecordsTim kicks off by introducing Kelly and asking her to share her journey to Warner Records.Kelly’s Start in the Music IndustryKelly…

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