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Dan started Music News Nashville in 2005 as a means to communicate his performance schedule and those of his friends.  As the newsletter grew, Dan converted it into a full-blown website with information on the Music Industry in and out of Nashville.  Along with being the Publisher and Owner of MNN, Dan is an accomplished guitarist and singer/songwriter, having performed with some A-list musicians and artists over the years.  But his creativity doesn’t stop there.  Dan is also a professional photographer, covering concerts and events not only for MNN but for a national wire service, having publishing credits in major U.S. and International magazines and newspapers.

To email Dan, CLICK HERE. To see Dan’s photography, visit his photo website at Atlanta Hot Shots. Also, please feel free to “Friend” Dan on Facebook.

Calling the Detroit, MI area home, you have to enjoy music. Jaimie grew up playing several instruments in bands up through her freshman year of college. Giving up the instruments for the writer’s pen, she set her major to Journalism with a minor in photography. Still not feeling complete, she changed her course again to something more creatively challenging and earned her degree in Graphic Design and Web Design and started her own business, JW Digital Studios. Utilizing her skills in graphic & web design and photography, she is able to supply complete marketing solutions for every kind of client, but focusing mainly on the music industry, where her original love began. As a voting member of the Detroit Music Foundation, Jaimie currently manages several clients within Michigan and Nashville as well as helping to maintain Music News Nashville.

To email Jaimie, CLICK HERE, or visit Jaimie’s website at www.jwdigitalstudios.com

Since Garth Brooks stepped on the stage in 1989, Kyra knew that country music is where her heart is. Having grown up in a family where everyone played music, it was mainly the piano and guitar that were her regular “escape” from the stressors of daily life. Luckily, being located “across the pond” from Detroit, Michigan, the exposure to loads of extremely local talented country music entertainers is seemingly endless. Always laughing about “using her mortgage career to support her country music habit”, she’s focused on networking, connecting the right people within the music business, and helping local artists expand their fan bases and get their name out there through virtual marketing. Her combined English and Journalism degree has found its usefulness in writing artists’ bio’s, doing reviews, and press releases, as well as ghost writing lyrics for a few local artists. Most recently, Kyra was hired by Country 959 FM for “promotions and events” in Southeastern Michigan, a position tailor-made for her! Who knows, her next gig could be as a merchandise gal for an artist on tour. “That would be the perfect job” she says.” “I know how much I STILL love getting that CD or t-shirt and having it signed by an artist after the show!” Keep an eye out, who knows…

To email Kyra, CLICK HERE

Chuck Dauphin has been writing for MNN since 2006, and recently celebrated two decades in the business. Since 1991, he has been involved in the music business as a radio personality and a journalist. He began his radio career at WDKN in Dickson, TN, and also has done work for WNKX / Centerville, WFGZ / Dickson, as well as the Interstate Radio Network—-which included WSM-AM / Nashville and WWVA / Wheeling as affiliates. As a writer, his work has appeared in such publications as NEW MUSIC WEEKLY, Roughstock.com, Music City News, Limewire Music Blog, and All About Country. He also has contributed at such newspapers as THE DICKSON HERALD (TN) and THE NEWS COURER (GA). Among his career highlights are broadcasting on WSM-AM from 1999-2000, interviewing such artists as George Jones, Kenny Rogers, Ronnie Dunn, and Loretta Lynn, and being named MUSIC DIRECTOR of the year by NEW MUSIC WEEKLY magazine in 2003.

To email Chuck, CLICK HERE, or visit his website at www.ChuckDauphin.com. You can also reach Chuck on FaceBook

Songwriter and journalist Janet Goodman has been happily immersed in the country music scene since the late 90′s. As a regular contributor to MNN and The 9513, she has reviewed hundreds of recordings and has interviewed industry movers and shakers, such as Simon Cowell, Bob DiPiero, Raul Malo, Lori McKenna and Eddie Montgomery.

To email Janet, CLICK HERE.
You can also follow Janet on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and ReverbNation:
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www.myspace.com/janetgoodmanmusic
http://twitter.com/#!/WoofTwang
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Cliff Goldmacher is a songwriter, producer, session musician, engineer, author and owner of recording studios in Nashville, TN and Sonoma, CA. Cliff’s site, http://www.EducatedSongwriter.com, is full of resources for the aspiring songwriter and his company, http://www.NashvilleStudioLive.com, provides songwriters outside of Nashville with virtual access to Nashville’s best session musicians and singers for their songwriting demos. You can download a FREE sample of Cliff’s eBook “The Songwriter’s Guide To Recording Professional Demos” by going to www.EducatedSongwriter.com/ebook.

To contact Cliff, visit his website at www.EducatedSongwriter.com

Jessica came to Music News Nashville by accident through a mutual friend with Dan. Since then, she’s become a fixture on the concert scene in Atlanta as a writer and reviewer. Jessica’s style is unique and fresh, and she enjoys finding the right words for each concert or event to describe them in the best way possible. Jessica is a student at Kennesaw State University, studying business.

To contact Jessica, visit her on FaceBook

Spencer Bobo, an Atlanta Native, grew up in various recording studios and rehearsal rooms with his father’s band. Always being around music, he naturally fell into the industry, playing in bands, recording music, and working sound for clubs, bands, and events around Atlanta. Currently Bobo resides in Canton, GA and attends Kennesaw State University majoring in Communication.

Lori Bumgarner is the owner of paNASH Style, an image consulting and media coaching service for artists and songwriters to assist them in promoting their uniqueness both visually and verbally. Lori is also the author of Advance Your Image: Putting Your Best Foot Forward Never Goes Out of Style which covers the fundamentals of holistic image development for artists and songwriters.

To email Lori, CLICK HERE or visit her website at www.paNASHstyle.com
You can also find Lori on Facebook

Kim Copeland has long been recognized as one of Nashville’s top independent producers. Her production skills have helped many of her clients attain publishing and record deals and her reputation as a top-flight song troubleshooter has made her one of the most sought-after speakers, consultants and songwriting and production instructors in the country for organizations including TAXI, The Songwriters Connection and the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Perhaps the best indication of the respect in which she’s held in the industry is her inclusion in The Art & Science of Sound, the acclaimed video series on music production and recording put together by world-renowned producer/artist Alan Parsons and featuring legends like Michael McDonald and producer Tony Brown.

To email Kim, CLICK HERE, or visit her website at www.kimcopelandproductions.com. You can also reach Kim by mail at 1010 16th Ave. S, Nashville, TN 37212, and by phone: 615.293.9545

Are you looking for an experienced music industry veteran to produce your music? Since 1981, Fett has produced more than 1000 songs on independent albums and song demos in a variety of musical genres. He is equally comfortable with the production, technology and musical chops required for today’s competitive music market. He listens to your music and helps you determine what’s needed to bring it to its fullest potential, and then helps you get it there.

To email Fett, CLICK HERE, or visit his website at www.azaleamusic.com

Nashville-based Dave Isaacs is a dynamic performer with an electric presence and a craftsman’s touch….a master musician and world-class guitarist of exceptional versatility, taste, and soul. He has released six independent CDs and played countless gigs across the country, from dive bars to festival stages and concert halls. Dave has built a reputation one of Nashville’s top guitar teachers and maintains a busy private studio on Music Row, helping songwriters and aspiring artists develop and hone their musical skills and artistic identity. He is a regular member of the workshop faculty for the Nashville Songwriters Association’s annual Songposium conference and is an active mentor in NSAI’s Pros On The Road program. In the formal academic realm, Dave holds faculty positions at Tennessee State University and the Art Institute of Tennessee – Nashville. He is a regular contributor to the Nashville Muse, Songwriters E-Tip, and Dream Row online magazines, and the founder and artistic director of TSU’s annual Guitar Summit.

To email Dave, CLICK HERE, or visit his website at www.daveisaacs.com

Songwriter, featured artist and author Tunisia Williams has been involved in music for well over 15 years. As a child and even as an adult music has been a major part of her life. Life experiences combined with creativity have influenced her writing style. Tunisia is also an active member of American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) as well as various songwriting groups both online and traditional. Although she has experienced success as a songwriter with independent artist and producers she looks forward to continuous life learning experiences and opportunities that will allow her to perfect her craft of songwriting.

To email Tunisia, CLICK HERE, or find her on Facebook, or Twitter

To email Suzann, CLICK HERE, or visit her website at http://vocalvibrance.com/

To email Susan, CLICK HERE, or visit her website at www.songwritersconnection.com

To email Vickie, CLICK HERE, or visit her MySpace page at www.myspace.com/bcdelta3

CMA Press provides us articles and interviews by various writers including Bob Doerschuk, Lorie Hollabaugh and Deborah Evans Price. We thank the CMA for their contributions and the writers for their work.

To visit the CMA (Country Music Assn) website, CLICK HERE.