Country Music Summit Set For June 6-7

The Billboard Country Music Summit is planned for June 6-7 in downtown Nashville at the Renaissance Hotel. The two-day event features numerous panels, superstar Q&As with Kenny Chesney and Carrie Underwood plus an Industry Keynote study with Jason Aldean. The CMA will also sponsor a special industry research presentation. In addition to the educational schedule, there are networking events including cocktail receptions and showcases.

MusicRow Publisher David M. Ross will moderate a panel on Tuesday from 3:15-4 titled Publishing: Red and Black Ink; Return on Investment & Entrepreneurship in a Business of Pennies—a new roadmap. Panelists for the session include John Barker, Founder/President, ClearBox Rights; Chris Dubois, Partner, Sea Gayle Music; Pat Higdon, President UMPG, Nashville; Doug Johnson, VP of A&R, Curb Records; Carla Wallace, Co-Owner/VP Creative, Big Yellow Dog Music; and Jody Williams, VP, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville, BMI.

Limited seating is still available for the conference. MusicRow readers wishing to register can get a special 15% discount by using the promo code FRIEND11. [click HERE to register.]