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By Miriam DeYoung
It’s that time of the year again, we have our new group of interns in the office. If you’ve been following Olivia Management for a while, you know that our interns are the backbone of this company, our hands and feet on the ground to help us get everything done for our amazing artists. We’re so excited to introduce you to our Spring 2026 interns! Without further ado:
By Sydney Barton
In recent weeks, we’ve been gearing up for AMERICANAFEST: a week-long festival that has taken over Nashville since 2000. AMERICANAFEST highlights the “authentic voice of American roots music around the world.” The week consists of showcases, conferences, and special events for fans and industry professionals alike to gather in a shared love of Americana music. Artists that have been a part of this festival span from Emmylou Harris and Rodney Cromwell, Johnny Cash, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Dwight Yokum, and more.
At Olivia Management, we are so thankful to be able to host a showcase during this week for our artists to share their love and talent with festival goers. Hosted at Gray Matters Studio on Tuesday, September 9th from 6pm-10pm-- Aaron Lee Tasjan, Ruthie Collins, and more will be bringing you a night of joy, live music, and community. Did I mention it is a free event open to the public?
Our artists are also playing a multitude of events, from Aaron Lee Tasjan’s Official AMERICANAFEST showcase to Ruthie Collins playing the Country in the Afternoon event, you won’t want to miss it. We’d love to see you there!
By Miriam DeYoung
We are so excited to welcome four new interns to the Olivia Management team for this Fall semester! If you’ve been around long, you know how much we depend on our interns to keep our company running and we’re so thrilled to introduce you to the four lovely ladies who will be our helping hands this semester. They’ve already been proving themselves so helpful and it hasn’t even been a week! We can already tell it’s going to be a great semester.
Bri is a Senior Creative Entertainment Industries Major at Belmont University! Her favorite artist right now is the Paper Kites and she can’t wait to learn about artist management!
Sydney is junior Music Business and Economics double major at Belmont University. Her favorite group right now is The Band Camino. She shared that she’s excited not only for the opportunity but also to learn from other women in the industry!
Maddie is a junior Music Business Major at Belmont University. Her favorite artist as of late is Kings of Leon. She shared that she’s super excited to get more involved in the artist management world and learn and work with such an amazing group of people.
Sam is a senior Music Business major at Belmont University. Her favorite artist right now is Jean Dawson. You may recognize Sam as one of our Spring 2025 interns who has graciously agreed to join us again this semester and she says that she’s excited to be back and learn new things every single day!
Here we go again, the beginning of the year marks the beginning of a new semester and we’re so excited to introduce our newest batch of amazing interns. If you’ve been around a while, you know how much we appreciate the hard work our interns put in and we can’t wait to get to know these four lovely ladies joining us this spring.
We are so excited to get to know our lovely new interns and to see how much they grow and learn and how much they teach us! Here’s to an amazing Spring Semester!
By Miriam DeYoung
It’s the middle of December, which means it’s Spotify wrapped season! I hope you’ve enjoyed the nostalgia of looking back on your listening year and that the algorithm didn’t call you out too much. We all had our pink pop princess pilates summer, so it’s okay, I promise.
In case you didn’t know, artists also get a Spotify wrapped with all of their listener stats, so we wanted to take a moment here to celebrate their success over this past year and thank everyone who’s listened to our artists in 2024. Whether you were dancing to Alex Blue’s new pop EP “Day Job: Pretty in Pop” or having a reflective moment to Josh Radnor’s new album “Eulogy, Vol II.” we here at Olivia Management really do appreciate every listen.
The craziest part of our Olivia Management Spotify Wrapped is that, between all of our full-time management, project management, and consulting clients, we’ve had over 71 years of listening just over the last 12 months. To put that in context, that would be the equivalent of one person listening to our artists’ music nonstop since 1953 (which causes all sorts of quantum realm questions, but luckily, it’s just for context).
Check out our other accomplishments over the last year as well! We’re so thankful for all of the amazing people we’ve worked with, the music we’ve helped release, and the shows we’ve helped put on. Here’s to 2025!
By Lexi Ann Staebler
Being a part of the Olivia Management team has been such a rewarding and joyful experience these past few months! As this semester and our time at Olivia Management comes to a close, my fellow interns and I wanted to share things we’ve learned, our favorite stories, and how these experiences impacted us.
Alexa Sangalis
Charlotte Ulman
Faith Harting
Lexi Ann Staebler
Alexa Sangalis
As a sophomore, this was my very first interning experience and I was super nervous to start. However, I soon found out that there was nothing to worry about. Olivia Management has a team of wonderful and supportive ladies who deeply care about who you are as a person. Every question I had was answered with care and I always felt at ease working alongside the OM team. I have gained so much experience and knowledge these past few months from Erin and everybody else that I will carry with me for a very long time.
My favorite memory was working at our AMERICANAFEST events and seeing all of the team’s preparation in action. The shows put in perspective to me the meaning behind the work OM does and how it affects these artists’ lives. Every little thing OM does has a purpose. They put so much work in and to see it all unfold was amazing. I’ve truly learned so much and I will miss everybody so much next semester! (I’ll be studying abroad in Greece so I’ll survive, but still, love you all!!)
Charlotte Ulman
Interning at Olivia Management this fall for my second semester at OM has been nothing short of amazing! As a senior music business major, I am always looking for hands on, real world experience for my career. Olivia Management has provided me with just that! Throughout my time here, I have had the privilege of working alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are deeply passionate about their work. I am so grateful for the opportunity to return this fall as an intern after my summer semester with Olivia Management! I truly am going to miss coming into the office everyday and working with the best team around.
Faith Harting
Interning at Olivia Management has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The team is fantastic—always supportive and willing to answer any questions I have. I have loved working with each one of them. Their guidance has been invaluable, and I've learned so much about the music industry, from day-to-day operations to the bigger picture. I also had the opportunity to connect with some wonderful people in the music industry that I would not have met without this internship. I truly appreciate the opportunity to contribute and grow in such a positive and collaborative environment. I cannot wait to continue being a part of The Olivia Management team next semester!
Lexi Ann Staebler
During the last few months, my knowledge of the music industry has greatly expanded through my first-hand experiences with our artists and team at Olivia Management. I’ve had many incredible once-in-a-lifetime experiences, such as assisting with the development of Olivia Management’s AMERICANAFEST show and getting to go backstage and run merch for our artist, Mary Gauthier, at Nashville’s historically famous Ryman Auditorium. In addition, I’ve gained insight into tour operations, tips and tricks to build artists’ fanbases and elements in the interconnections between artist, management, and other key team members which together form the artist’s success. I’ll cherish not only the personal growth and knowledge I’ve gained at Olivia Management, but also the relationships with my fellow team members I’ve made in office and outside at special events. One of my favorite fun memories at OM was our pumpkin carving contest! Another amazing memory was the OM coffee and donut hour before our OM AMERICANAFEST showcase where I had the opportunity to meet some of our lovely artists and consulting clients! I’ll miss coming into the office and seeing these sweet, caring ladies next semester but will absolutely be keeping in touch!
By: Mallory Williams
In March 2023, I attended Belmont’s annual internship fair with a thick stack of resumes I was going to hand out in hopes of finding a company that would hire me for their summer 2023 intern position. I gave out about 12 and was feeling defeated because no one I talked to felt genuinely interested in anything I had to say, as I stated on my resume, I had no prior experience in the music industry besides what I learned in the classroom. I immediately felt welcomed by Olivia Management and I responded as soon as I received an email from them in hopes of an interview.
I had only heard back from one other company I gave my resumes to. I began to feel like my hopes of getting an internship this summer were slipping away, until I heard back from Grace asking to set up an interview! I immediately responded and couldn’t wait to chat more. During the interview I felt so heard and seen by Grace and I knew that Olivia Management was going to be the perfect fit for me! I was beyond excited when I got the internship and so thankful I was going to receive the opportunity to learn with such amazing people.
I learned so many valuable skills during my time at Olivia Management! It really meant a lot to me that they took a chance on me and allowed me to grow as a person and a student! Not only have I learned a lot about myself and what I want to pursue in the music industry, but I have made valuable connections with amazing people! I started off not really knowing what I wanted to do, but Olivia Management allowed me to reach a little bit closer as to what I want to pursue career wise and I am so excited to begin my senior year with such a fresh perspective. As the summer comes to an end, I am realizing how thankful I am for this opportunity and for the experience I have had while interning at Olivia Management. It was a truly an amazing and life-changing experience and I will keep the knowledge with me for years to come! I would like to thank Erin, Grace, Mackenzie, Maddy, Ivan, and Evan for an amazing semester! I know I will never forget the time I spent interning at Olivia Management!!
Love,
Mallory :)
This summer, our artists Alex Blue, Hush Kids, and ZG Smith recorded some awesome videos with Sonofi, previously known as Matter Music. Their YouTube show “Mix It Up” combines music and drinking as a way of getting to know some Nashville artists and bartenders. This episode was filmed at Never Never. To quote Sonofi, “Grab your drink of choice, pull up a seat at the bar, and get ready to hear some of your new favorite voices in music.”
The Hush Kids Weatherman vinyls are hot off the presses and they arrived at our office just last week. They look and sound absolutely beautiful, as we knew they would. Get yourself or your loved ones a Weatherman vinyl today to bring a little magic to your record player.
Saved by a Song by Mary Gauthier is a must-read for writers of all kinds. Check out her website for deals where you can bundle Mary’s book with a “Saved by a Song T-Shirt” or a CD of one of Mary’s legendary albums.
Let’s keep Jill writing sad songs! You can contribute to the cause by buying a “Keep Jill Andrews Sad” t-shirt. Grab one of these tees for the Jill Andrews fan in your life.
Looking for a gift for the kids in your life? Look no further than Street Corner Symphony’s new kids album, Jukebox. This CD is jam packed with songs that are fun for the whole family.
The Wish You Were Here Bandana is one of our absolute favorite merch items by Ruthie Collins. The design is just gorgeous, and the material is so soft. Get one for the stylish Ruthie fan in your life.
Keep your loved ones warm this winter by buying them an Alex Blue organic ribbed beanie. This hat is ridiculously comfortable. Trust us on this one.
The “Trying” Poster by the Sewing Club is perfect for any poster wall. The art and the colors are so charming. Show some support for TSC today by buying one for yourself!
Head on over to Backslide Vintage in East Nashville this Small Business Saturday to shop for some cool finds! You never know what vintage awesomeness you could uncover at Backslide.
For your Tennessee loved ones, check out Friendly Arctic’s Tennessee State Parks Collection. The art on these items is stunning, and it’s all designed by the Friendly Arctic team!
By Kylie Rose
I have never felt more cherished and challenged than when I’m with the family that has been built within Olivia Management. As a current sophomore, this has been my first industry internship, and can’t imagine anywhere better suited to help find my spark in the music industry. Each day has brought constant growth, and I can’t wait for even more lessons learned as I return this summer!
Artist management has always been something I was interested in but never had the skills or direction to effectively understand. At Olivia Management, you learn how to market an artist on various social platforms, organize merchandise shipment, have hard (but necessary) conversations, and use empathy to benefit those around you. You gain hands-on experience through meeting our artists, sitting in on important meetings, attending photoshoots, etc. Without the amount of trust that Olivia places in its interns, I wouldn’t have been able to take these vital lessons and successfully apply them to my classes and my own individual management projects.
My favorite moments have been Thursday chats with Erin, sending “gotd” (gif-of-the-day) check-ins to Maggie, and fun morning messages with Mackenzie. I am so thankful to be able to come back to the office this summer and hope to gain even more knowledge and memories!
Maggie and I at a photoshoot for one of our artists, Street Corner Symphony!
By Devin Renspie
In times where technology is allowing more employees and companies to work from home (and a pandemic is forcing this remote form of working), it’s especially important that employers implement organized online databases so that every employee is on the same page, no matter where they are working from. This semester, I am interning with Olivia Management remotely, and I feel I owe a lot of my ability to work efficiently while away from the office to the time that my supervisors have spent creating ‘bases’ that contain all the information relevant to our artists and our processes in Airtable. Combined with Asana, another software we use, I am able to jump right into whatever task is thrown my way.
As the title suggests, Airtable is a software that combines features of spreadsheets and databases. I like to think of it as a more-intuitive version of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. In addition to creating records with just words and numbers, Airtable allows users to implement fields with features such as file attachments, checkboxes, drop-downs, and more. Moreover, users can make it so records can be grouped by different criteria and even linked within other records. The best part is, Airtable has apps for every device and supports real-time collaboration and commenting, meaning you can keep the rest of your team or your devices organized anytime, anywhere.
A quick look at the variety of field options that Airtable supports.
At Olivia Management, we have multiple bases to organize information that we need to manage our artists’ various accounts and aspects of their careers. For example, we have a base dedicated to all their (and our!) social media logins, which is by far the most helpful base we have, in my opinion. Other useful bases we have include a catalog of our artists’ releases, a database of all our artists’ upcoming tour dates, and industry contacts that we have obtained over the years.
Now that I’ve shared a bit about how Airtable has helped us stay organized, I implore you to think about what kind of bases would help you or your company stay on top of what you do. If you’re not yet totally convinced that you’d benefit from such a tool, Airtable has a free version that contains all of the essential features I covered in this article! Although subscription plans include features like greater storage space, more aesthetic options, and tiered access to bases and records, the free version is a good option if you or your company are just looking for a way to create user-friendly spreadsheets and databases that are synced in real-time.
You can sign up for an Airtable account here!
by Mackenzie Fey
If your kitchen table has seemingly become the hub for all things eating and working, tune in! This post is for you. These days, working from home is becoming the new norm. Your living and relaxing spaces are now coinciding as the same space as your concentration and effort. Check out a few tips on how to make all this crazy a little bit more manageable!
Photo from The Lighting Judge
A long time ago (well, not really all that long ago), commutes to work were actually a thing. This could’ve consisted of getting up, starting the coffee, a quick workout and shower, the list could go on and on. Now that our “commute” is from our bedroom to the livingroom, we’ve seemingly gained a few more minutes to spare. It’s easy to fall into a pattern of waking up 5 minutes before you’re supposed to hop online. In experience, this can lead to lack of effort and motivation. Efficiency isn’t as high as it could be, well, because you woke up 5 minutes ago. You’re brain’s not fully awake! It’s possible that setting up your mornings a little bit earlier and setting up a slight routine will help, even if it isn’t much. For me, it’s getting up and still pretending that I’m heading into work. This includes getting dressed (yes, even jeans sometimes) and heading downstairs for a light breakfast and coffee. It starts my days off a little bit more motivated and gets things going!
Spacing is everything for me. I tend to correlate my physical spaces to my mental spaces. If I’m relaxing, reading, and sleeping in my bedroom, that is no place for me to try and dive into work or homework. I have designated spaces for work, for hanging out, eating, and so forth. If I overlap my work spaces with any other, I find I can never really turn that work “switch” off. My brain really has a hard time differentiating what mode I’m supposed to be in at a given time. When your normal hours of work are over, turn off your computer and hide it away. Outta sight outta mind, I guess!
You do this at work, why would you not do this at home?! Avoid cabin fever and restlessness by taking your lunch and eating it outside, away from the screen. Walk to the corner and back with your dog for a quick 10 minute break of movement and fresh air. Do this a few times throughout your day. Maybe even call some family or friends for some outside of work social time and see how they’re doing. It helps, I swear!
Okay, let’s be real. None of this is purely factual or scientifically researched on our end of things, but more of what seems to help us at Olivia Management that might just help you! Take what you’d like, leave what you’d like. At the end of the day, we’re all just trying to get through this as quickly and safely as possible! Stay well, and wash your hands, y’all.
I believe we all can agree that this is a really strange time in the world and people are leaning on each other now more than ever (6 feet apart though, please!). As we enter further into unprecedented events, our musicians, music industry professionals, and many other industries are getting hit pretty hard right now. There’s no time like the present to support our favorite artists and those who help make it all happen right from your own couch in quarantine! Keep reading to see how you can help.
Whenever I go on social media there is always an artist doing an Instagram, Facebook or YouTube live. This is such a great way to see the show you might have missed. It’s not the same experience, but it’s still a great way for us to interact with artists and enjoy live acoustic/full band concerts from your couch! Take our very own artists for example!
This week, Jill has decided to play four shows each night. She’s covering her entire catalog! It’s been so long since we’ve heard some of these and couldn’t be more thrilled. Each show is leading up to this Friday, the release day of her album “Thirties” where she’ll be performing the new trackless online! She is asking for a suggested donation of $15 for each of these shows ( PayPal & Venmo details will be up on show days), but pay only what you can give! This is a time to protect the simpler moments in life. Tune in with us via her YouTube channel!
This Monday, March 30th at 5pm CST, Smooth Hound Smith is going live on their Facebook page only. They’ll be playing just as they used to: as a duo! They’ll be cranking some new songs, old, and many some covers. Check it out for a great evening in the comfort of your own home and from a safe (social) distance away. This show will be a “pay what you can’ via their Venmo and PayPal made available on the day of the show if you would like to help support them financially. Will we see you there?
Join Derek online for his “End of the World Online Tour” this April 7, 10, 14, 19 & 21. 5 shows, $10 tickets, 20 tickets per show. Thank goodness, honestly. Grab the family and gather around any device for an unforgettable performance all in HD. If you can’t make any of these dates, don’t worry! They’ll be around for awhile for you to watch at your leisure. Grab your tix here!
Help boost their streams by making playlists with your favorite artists’ music and share them on social media. This is a perfect time to discover new artists or revisit your old faves. Here are a few links to my personal favorites right now!
Have you ever really wanted that new band t-shirt they had on tour, but didn’t want to wait in the line to get one? Well what if I told you that I know somewhere where there were no lines and it would be delivered to your front door? Well, yeah you’ll have to get up off the couch, but hey, it’s worth it. Go and head over to your favorite band’s website and order that t-shirt you’ve always wanted, or maybe gift a friend who could use a little pick-me up and order them a CD or vinyl of your favorite album! Who doesn’t love that new merch feeling? Head over to our main webpage to click on any of our artists and take a look at everything they’re selling.
Let them know that you are still there for them and that you enjoy listening to their music! Artists love interacting with their fans online and connecting with them so drop a kind comment on their post.
Make art out lyrics or interpretation of album covers, come up with a new dance to one of your favorite artists’ songs on TikTok, cover their songs on Instagram, the list could go on and on! Keep supporting creators and each other during this crazy time and have some fun with it! I can guarantee all your followers will appreciate it.
