NYCS Swag Spotlight: Tebey

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Continuing to shine our light on rising artists and talented singer-songwriters, our Swag Spotlight this week is Tebey. He is a creative that hails originally from just outside of Toronto, Canada with roots now firmly in Nashville, Tennessee for over a decade. The singer-songwriter chatted with us about his musical journey, his new single, and of course how he views the evolution of country music.

“I grew up listening to everything,” he tells us, naming country musicians like George Strait and Kenny Chesney as some of his top favorite country artists, adding, “But I also loved Boyz II Men, Nirvana and just kinda anything that was great. I have a very eclectic musical taste […]. I’ve always been a fan of music and I’m lucky enough to make it a career.”

In his several years in the industry, Tebey has found success working with many different artists all across the board, when it comes to genres. He has earned accolades as both a producer and a songwriter, working with artists like One Direction, Cher, Flo Rida, and even artists from the United Kingdom.

Fans can find Tebey’s eclectic experience and influences in his own music too. Although he identifies as a country artist, listeners can expect a unique sound and vibe from the budding artist. He shares, “I think music doesn’t really have borders anymore,” adding that streaming has helped artists and fans connect. “There’s a lot of great artists from Canada that are making music up there, but people here in the United States are able to get a hold of that music more easily than they were back of the day”

The genre-bending in country music is something that Tebey welcomes, agreeing with us that ‘good music is good music.’ The singer shared with us more about his experiences, backing up why he believes fans welcome the modern country sound and intermingling of genres. “I think now more than ever, your typical country music fans listen to more than one genre of music,” he explains. “I see it at my shows a lot, 22-year-old, 23-year-old kids, at my shows, I know for a fact that they are there because they’re a Tebey fan, but they’re also listening to Drake and ASAP Rocky.”

Tebey, even went on to say, “I think before country music wasn’t ‘quote on quote’ cool, but then you got artists like Taylor Swift and even a little while ago Rascal Flatts, people like that were making music that was crossing over. Thomas Rhett in particular is making music that is country, but it’s also reaching people outside of the genre.”

Like some of those cross-genre artists, Tebey is making music that fans from across the globe can relate to as well. Most recently, he released his new single “The Good Ones,” which is a duet with songstress, Marie-Mai. In the few short months, since it has been released, the song has garnered close to 2 million streams across platforms.

“I sat down with my co-writers that day in Nashville, and we started randomly painting the picture of this relationship and this girl driving in this Toyota Tacoma,” he started to tell us, adding, “We eventually ended up settling on the title “The Good Ones.” Tebey feels that the song showcases a universal message, stating “I think a lot of people are going to be able to relate to the lyric because we’ve all had relationships that have ended, we all have had relationships that we have lost.” Interestingly enough, the artist keeps songs close to his heart before releasing them, and “The Good Ones” is a track that still felt special years after it was written.

Before we let Tebey go, we had to check in with what he has planned for the new year. 2020 will be a year of getting his music out there and touring across the world. He already has plans for a tour in Canada and Europe, but shares that he might have to plan a United States tour too! Look out for new music coming towards the end of February in the meantime.

To keep up with Tebey follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“The Good Ones” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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The Best Country Music Instagram Captions for The Holiday Season

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Country music is universal, so what better what to get into the holiday spirit than to look at all the lyrics of some of our favorite songs that make the best Instagram captions! Here are some of our favorite lyrics that complement your snowy landscape pictures, your family photos, and everything in between for the holiday season.

Mitchell Tenpenny Holiday Instagram Captions

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1. For all those romantic couples photos.
“I’m gon’ end up on the naughty list. And Santa’s gonna take back all my gifts (Naughty List- Mitchell Tenpenny)

2. For those cute pictures in front of Christmas lights.
“Turn your party lights on. Baby get your shine on, shine on!” (Get Your Shine On- Florida Georgia Line)

3. For the cozy shot with your loved one.
“Me being wrapped up with you is the best present I could get” (Under The Weather – Chris Young)

4. For the beautiful snowy landscape.
“The snow falling down- I was waking up in that sleepy little town” (Telluride- Tim McGraw)

5. For festive nights in with drinks and cookies.
“Everybody’s having fun. Drinking hot buttered rum. Peppermint schnapps and eggnog” (Christmas Crawl- Tara Thompson)

6. For your holiday family photos.
“But it just doesn’t matter, ‘cause the roots run deep and ain’t nothing gonna shake our family tree” (Family Tree- Caylee Hammack)

7. For when you bring your significant other home for the holidays.
“I wanna introduce you to my kinfolks, to my old friends, to the house in the pines, where the road ends” (Kinfolks- Sam Hunt)

8. For when you’re cuddling up by the fireplace.
“You bring on the fire & brimstone” (Fire & Brimstone- Brantley Gilbert ft. Jamey Johnson & Alison Krauss)

9. For those pictures in front of the Christmas tree.
“You look good in the light of my Christmas tree” (Glow- Brett Eldredge)

10. When you’re feeling all that holiday spirit.
“I’m not used to this feeling. I think I could get used to this feeling” (This Feeling- Abby Anderson)

 

Make sure you tag us in all your wintery photos with our captions! Happy Holidays everyone!

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Swag Session Featuring Madison Kozak

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One of the artists we are most excited about is Madison Kozak. Back in May, we chose her song “Graduation Day” as one of our Monthly Picks that we had on repeat and ever since then, we have loved watching her release great song after great song and came to find out in July that she was the flagship artist for Songs & Daughters, a female-driven record label in partnership with Big Loud Records and the label president is one of our Women of the Month, Nicolle Galyon.

During our Swag Session, Kozak performs “OMG ILY” her most recent release that will have you singing along almost immediately, and her first single to country radio, “First Last Name”. Watch the full performance and interview below.

To keep up with Madison Kozak follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

For more music from artists we’ve featured during our LIVE Swag Sessions, check out our Sessions Playlist below and give it a follow for updates.

 

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Exclusive Interview: Seaforth Backstage Before Opening for Mitchell Tenpenny

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Last week before their opening set on the Anything She Says Tour with Mitchell Tenpenny, Jordan and Mitch of Seaforth sat down backstage with Christina to chat about their 2019, their exciting news that they are opening for Keith Urban back home in Austriaila to close out the year and what fans can expect in 2020.

Watch the full interview with the hilarious duo below and for a full recap of their set and the incredible show click here.

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Top 10 NYCountry Swag Moments of 2019

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We just celebrated our 4th Birthday! That’s right, four years we’ve been building a community of country music fans in New York City! Let’s take a look back at 2019 and the top 10 moments that our company cherished most. 

10. CRS (Country Radio Seminar) – Nashville, TN

For the second year in a row, Christina and Stephanie flew down to Nashville for the annual CRS or Country Radio Seminar,  an annual three-day convention where country music and the radio industry gather to exchange ideas, set trends, introduce brands, launch artists and make decisions that affect every aspect of the genre’s future. Covering the week as media, we took part in some incredible moments as the seminar celebrated its 50th year. We watched some of the genre’s biggest stars like Tim McGraw and Garth Brooks as well as some of our favorite rising artists at New Faces including Russell Dickerson and Jimmie Allen. It was an incredible 3 days of making musical memories. For the entire recap click here and for some of the best moments and the most exclusive shots, check out our highlight reel on Instagram here.

 

9. 53rd Annual CMA Awards – Nashville, TN

 

Just a few short weeks prior to the CMA Awards in Nashville, we decided that this would be the year we would fly down and experience the epic awards week for the first time. We flew down to cover all of the events surrounding the show including CMT Next Women of Country, the Broken Bow Records/BMG preparty, and after-party celebrating one of our Women of the Month, and songwriter of the year, Nicolle Galyon and of course, the awards show. For more on our incredible week check out our full recap here.

 

8. Taste of Country Festival – Hunter Mountain, New York

 

Another staple for our company each year is attending the Taste of Country Music Festival. This past year was our biggest yet, our merchandise booth featured the best country music gear and of course, our Hero Collection. We did a giveaway for Luke Bryan tickets and we hosted a ton of artist interviews. The weekend was a blast and we were particularly so excited to find out that both Adam Doleac and Tyler Rich rocked our gear during their sets.

Each day artists stopped by our booth to chat about their new music, playing a festival in New York and more. Check out our interviews with Walker Hayes, Adam Doleac, Runaway June, Brett Eldredge, Lindsay Ell, Ross Ellis, Tyler Rich, LANCO, Michael Ray, Ryan Hurd, Josh Turner, and Brandon Lay. For the entire recap of the festival click here.

We are so looking forward to the festival next year, be on the lookout for TrailBlazer 2020 announcements coming soon!

 

7. Exclusive Swag Sessions and Swag Spotlights

Since 2017, we have loved featuring rising artists two ways, with our weekly Swag Spotlight interviews and our exclusive performances and interviews during our Swag Sessions. In 2019, we continued to highlight a new rising artist each Monday including artists like Kylie Morgan, Hailey Whitters, Jon Langston, Niko Moon, and 48 others. We have found this is a great way to learn about artist’s pasts, where they grew up, why they chose to pursue music and it’s awesome to introduce new music to our followers.

In 2019 we hosted artists like Cody Johnson, LOCASH, Runaway June, Tyler Rich, HARDY, Gone West, Mitchell Tenpenny, and many more in our exclusive Swag Sessions. During our time with each artist we got to hear stories about how they wrote or recorded their biggest songs, we heard brand new, unreleased music and we got to experience some of their first times in the Big Apple.

We are looking forward to working with even more rising and established artists in 2020.

 

6. NYCountry Swag Events – King Calaway Showcase, ‘Babes, Booze, & Brunch’, Manhattan By Sail, Country Brunch

In 2019 we brought back exclusive special events, something that our company’s foundation is based on. Kicking things off early in the year, NYCountry Swag hosted an exclusive showcase at Bowery Electric for a brand new band that hadn’t released any music. King Calaway, a group of 6 men hailing from all over the world are for sure the next big thing in country music and we gave NYC fans a chance to hear them first. We packed the venue, our followers trusting us that this was a night they would want to be a part of and joining us for the special introduction of the band, before they even had any music out! For more about the night click here.

 

In March we hosted our 2nd Annual Babes, Booze & Brunch event where we celebrated International Women’s Day with mimosas, a photo booth, hair and nail stations, and great performances from Lauren Davidson and Stephanie Quayle. For more about that event click here.

We spent the summer on the water with Manhattan By Sail. Four times between August and October we hosted a Country Edition and sailed the open seas with artists like Rob Bellamy, Carter Winter, Baker Grissom, and Kalie Shorr. New Yorkers joined us aboard the Clipper City sailboat as we took in the views and danced along to great country music.

Finally, we brought our Country Music and Mimosas Brunch back, with one of our favorite rising artists, Teddy Robb. Guests joined us at The Boogie Room, located inside the Mondrian Park Avenue Hotel for drinks, a great set by Teddy Robb, and to dance along to DJ Mouse. The memorable afternoon showed us that there is a reason this was the first event we ever hosted and that we will definitely continue to host more events like this in the future.

 

5. Our Team of Writers, Brand Ambassadors, and Volunteers for Taste of Country Festival 2019

Being able to grow our team, even more, this past year has been a huge accomplishment for our company. We love including country fans in our community, giving an opportunity to learn more about the music business and what it takes to run a small company. We are so grateful for the passion, dedication and true love that our team expresses and we hope to work and help cultivate our team even more in 2020.

 

4. The Hero Collection – Giving Back

 

Each month we are proud to donate to a different cause, supporting our heroes that risk everything to keep us safe and those unsung heroes fighting battles like Leukemia. This year we introduced our Orange Line in support of Leukemia Awareness and during the month of September donated proceeds to Cohen Children’s Medical Hospital. For more about our Hero Collection and to shop click here. 

 

3. Russell Dickerson Shouts Out NYCountry Swag at Madison Square Garden

 

During his opening set for Thomas Rhett on the Very Hot Summer Tour back in September, Russell Dickerson, the very first artist that we ever worked with recalled playing for NYCountry Swag back in 2016. The remarkable validating moment for our company is above, being able to say we worked with such a superstar before he landed a record deal, before his debut album, and his three number one hits, is something we will always cherish.

 

2. NYCountry Swag Are Guests on Four Podcasts

This past year we had the pleasure of being interviewed for 4 different podcasts and it all started with Jill and Kate’s ‘Girls Just Pod To Have Fun’ Live Podcast back in May. After hosting the talented ladies for a Swag Session and really hitting it off, they asked us to be their featured guests that night when they hosted their LIVE podcast from Rockwood Music Hall. To listen to our episode click here.

We also had the opportunity to chat with the creators of FanLabel, a brand new app allowing fans to create fantasy record labels and pick which songs they think will do the best that week. We were able to explain what our company does, curate a playlist for fans to play along with and choose our favorite to win. Listen to the full podcast and download FanLabel here.

Next up, we called into The Sam Alex Show which is taped live in Nashville to chat with Sam about our company and tell him our favorite parts of 2019, who we’ve interviewed and our favorite merch item! Listen here.

Last but certainly not least, during our trip down to Nashville for the CMA Awards we stopped by the Cumulus Nash Campus to hang with our good friend, radio personality, and Breaking Thru Podcast host, Elaina Smith. We spent an hour getting real with Elaina about the highs and lows of running our business, mental health, our favorite moments, how we all met and more. It was a perfect way to end a great year and encourage everyone to take a listen.

1. Our Followers and Readers

 

As always, our favorite moment of 2019 is YOU. Our readers, the community of amazing country fans that like our posts, comment, interact and engage with us when they see us out at shows. We are so grateful and thankful that we have formed this amazing community of like-minded individuals. Thank you for wearing our merch, tagging us in pictures, attending our events, entering our giveaways and thinking of us throughout the year. Here’s to a BIG 2020!

 

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Our Favorite Songs to Hit the Number One Spot on Country Radio in 2019

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As the year comes to a close, we thought it would be fun to look back at some of our favorite songs that hit the top spot on the country charts in 2019. 

Maren Morris Number One Songs

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“GIRL”- Maren Morris

Maren Morris was one of the only ladies to land the top spot on the charts this year with her powerful title track “GIRL.” The song is a testament to finding your confidence and women supporting women. We hope more and more songs like this one are recognized in 2020 and that women continue to be more represented on country radio.

 

“Every Little Thing”- Russell Dickerson

One of our day one artists, Russell Dickerson landed his third consecutive number 1 single with his infectious track “Every Little Thing.” We could not be more proud of Dickerson and all his much-deserved success this year. He truly one of the greatest entertainers of our time, and we hope his songs continue to rise to the top!

 

“Whiskey Glasses”- Morgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen’s third single to country radio, “Whiskey Glasses” climbed the charts for a while before finally landing the coveted number 1 spot! The song is a true testament to creative songwriting and Wallen’s undeniable talent. Check out our interview with the singer-songwriter, where he talked with us about his success just before opening up for Florida Georgia Line and Dan + Shay on tour this summer.

 

“God’s Country”- Blake Shelton

One of the newer songs of 2019, “God’s Country” is an absolute smash hit. Written by one of our favorite rising artists, HARDY with Devin Dawson and Jordan Schmidt, the lyrics complemented by the production make it one of the most enticing songs of the year.  The song quickly received accolades and platinum status, so it is no surprise that it makes our list too!

 

“Beer Never Broke My Heart”- Luke Combs

Luke Combs can truly do no wrong! In just a few years, he has catapulted to fame and is one of the most respected male artists in the genre. His blend of traditional and modern sounds has landed him unprecedented success on the charts. “Beer Never Broke My Heart” marks his sixth consecutive number-one single, making him the first country artist to ever achieve this success with the first singles he ever put out to country radio.

 

“I Don’t About You”- Chris Lane

Chris Lane’s “I Don’t’ Know About You” is one of our favorite songs that was released this year. The jam was written by some of the most talented songwriters and artists in the industry, including Ashley Gorley, Hunter Phelps, Jameson Rodgers, and HARDY, who all deserve recognition as well. It is no wonder this song went number one! Watch our Swag Session interview with writers Hunter Phelps and Ashley Gorley below as they talk about the songwriting process.

“Prayed for You”- Matt Stell

It’s pretty exciting for us when one of our Swag Session artists find success on country radio! Our founder, Stephanie Wagner predicted that his debut you single “Prayed for You” would hit the number one spot back in September of 2018 when she chose the song as her monthly pick and she was right! The romantic love song is one you just can’t help but adore.

“Speechless”- Dan + Shay

After “Tequila” by Dan + Shay stayed at the top of the charts for what seemed like forever, the talented duo did it again with their follow up single, “Speechless.” Dan + Shay have had the most exciting last two years and continue to have more and more success each month. The song was certified triple platinum and is one of the duo’s most streamed songs ever!

 

“Even Though I’m Leaving”- Luke Combs

We have said it before and we will say it again, Luke Combs is a bonafide superstar. “Even Though I’m Leaving” became his seventh consecutive single to hit the number one spot the country charts. The Male Vocalist of the Year continues to release hit after hit and there is not an end in sight!

 

“One Man Band”- Old Dominion

Old Dominion released their newest record this year and found themselves with two number one hits, including “One Man Band.” The slow and soothing jam showcasing incredible song-writing and production, as well as a more vulnerable side of the band. We are so happy to see fans resonate with the softer side of the group!

 

“Remember You Young”- Thomas Rhett

With the year Thomas Rhett has had, we would be remiss not to add “Remember You Young” to our list. The nostalgic song is one of our favorites off his latest record, and we are so thrilled to see it finally land the top spot.

Let us know how your list compares to ours and what songs you hope to see on the charts in 2020!

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[Watch] Miranda Lambert Joins Randy Houser on Stage Surprising NYC Fans

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Earlier this month, during an already incredible show, Randy Houser surprised Webster Hall when he introduced one of his friends and fellow country singers, Miranda Lambert to the stage to take on Loretta Lynn’s part in the classic Loretta/Conway Twitty duet, “After The Fire Is Gone”.

Watch the full video above and for the recap of Houser’s stop in NYC click here.

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Swag Session Update: Mitchell Tenpenny

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Back in December of 2017, we interviewed Mitchell Tenpenny in the middle of Times Square after he performed two songs, “Bitches” and “Truck I Drove In High School”. Since then he has gone on to sign a record deal with Riser House/Sony Music Nashville, release his debut album, Telling All My Secrets and successfully headline his own tour. Before the final show of 2019 for Tenpenny, a sold-out show in NYC at Webster Hall, he performed his latest single “Anything She Says” and we caught up about what plans he has for 2020.

Watch the full Swag Session below:

To keep up with Mitchell Tenpenny follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

For more music from artists we’ve featured during our LIVE Swag Sessions, check out our Sessions Playlist below and give it a follow for updates.

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The Hero Collection by NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. A portion of sales from each purchase is donated to different foundations that support our heroes. We are dedicated to honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice.

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Swag Session Featuring Gone West

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Gone West, a country band comprised of Colbie Caillat, Justin Young, Jason Reeves, and Nelly Joy stopped by NYCountry Swag to perform two songs, including their debut radio single “What Could’ve Been”. They told us during our interview about how they all hail from states in the West, including Iowa, Texas, California, and Hawaii. They opened up their Swag Session with “Gone West”, which was written by each of the members about where they travel if they aren’t in their current home of Tennessee.

They also told us how their New York City crowd back in May helped them choose their debut single simply by their reaction to the latest song they had written. Watch the full Swag Session below.

To keep up with Gone West follow them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

For more music from artists we’ve featured during our LIVE Swag Sessions, check out our Sessions Playlist below and give it a follow for updates.

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Women of the Month 2019 Advice Round-Up

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In 2019 we have featured interviews with some of country music and Nashville’s biggest names in the industry in our “Woman of the Month” feature. Each month we chatted with another powerful woman in the business whether they worked in publishing, publicity, record labels or digital marketing. At the end of each interview, we were sure to ask if they had any advice for young girls who wanted to pursue their dreams in the music industry and the best practices to put in motion to make that dream a reality. Here are some of our favorite quotes from our Women of the Month in 2019.

 

Advice

“Don’t care too much about the name of the company you intern for or work for, it’s about where you will get the opportunity to work, learn and grow. If you are at a smaller company, you learn so much so quickly. If it wasn’t for my internship I would have fallen on my face when I got my first job. If you have an opportunity to work, get paid, do what you love and be around good people, take the opportunity.” – Kristen Ashley, Artist Manager & Founder of 11/10 Management

 

Leslie Fram Advice

“Follow your passion and find your champions!  You are offering a service that can help mentor artists and industry professionals, which is such important work.  Sometimes all it takes is a little encouragement!” – Leslie Fram, Senior VP of Music Strategy for CMT 

 

Ashley Eicher Advice

“Figure out who you are at your core and stay true to that, and certainly, don’t let this industry change who you are. Trust and know at this moment you are exactly where you are supposed to be and if you continue to work with integrity and honesty, stay true to who you are, stand up for yourself and be good to people – there is nothing you can’t do.” – Ashley Eicher, Creator, Host, and Producer

 

“Don’t fuck anybody, that’s the first thing I’ll say. Don’t get involved with anybody romantically or sexually that you are in business with, its a huge mistake.” She also is heartfelt when she says to not lose your love for the music, for the reason you are in this business in the first place. “No matter what else happens and keep listening and keep looking for new stars.” – Susan Nadler, Shady Ladies of Music City

 

“My feeling is, you almost have to carve out your own space which is one of the reasons I always had my own company. Just be strong, don’t take the shit from anybody. People always said they were afraid of me or intimated by me because I always told the truth, why is that so scary? I think you just have to stand up for what you believe and if you do that, that will change the conversation.” – Evelyn Shriver, Shady Ladies of Music City

 

Jessica Valiyi

“Our industry is so small, networking is huge. The more you are around and people can see you and see what you do, I feel like that goes a long way, every opportunity I’ve gotten in Nashville has come from someone I’ve networked with.” She also highlights the importance of accepting that you won’t know everything and not being afraid to ask questions or to learn from others around you. – Jessica Valiyi, Digital Strategy for Sony Music Nashville

 

“That’s what I would tell young female creatives. If there is something that you have a little bit of an ego about, don’t be ashamed of that. That might be your self’s way of telling you what you should be putting your time and effort into. Your ego, if handled responsibly, can be your compass to what you should be doing with your time and creativity.” – Nicolle Galyon, Songwriter & President of Songs & Daughters

 

“I have had a really beautiful career because I’ve always followed the music and not the money. I can’t stress that enough if you follow great music, I think the money will come…I have joy in my life, I love my job and I work with incredible talent and the people that I work with are going to be the ones that my kids read about in the country music history books and I am proud of that.”  – Brooke Antonakos VP of Red Creative Group

 

Cassie and Jade

“Doing what you do, me and Cassie are good examples of that because before entering the workforce we were fangirls, being able to take that passion and understand that we were not just fans but consumers. There were plenty of other people just like us, people who we could also turn into consumers, and taking that understanding of why we were purchasing things and making a company out of it, we continue to be fans and we utilize that in our understanding. Studying your own habits led us into this company essentially.” – Cassie Petrey & Jade Driver Owners of Crowd Surf

 

“Figuring out what your talents are and finding a way to do that for good, finding what your passions are, find a place where you can use your heart and bring good no matter where you end up working, I think that was key for finding my career path,” – Jessica Turri St. Jude Country Cares

 

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