14 Albums, 14 Years: Celebrating Olivia Management's Anniversary

by Saige Hoying

On April 6th, 2012, Olivia Management came to life. Our founder and CEO Erin Anderson began the business as a one-woman operation in her attic apartment. Since then, Olivia Management has grown into a flourishing artist management company built on hard work and dedication, and our team has had the privilege of supporting the careers of many remarkable artists.

In celebration of our 14th anniversary, here are 14 records, listed in no particular order, that we’re honored to have been part of. We hope you’ll give them a listen!

The Secret Sisters - You Don't Own Me Anymore - 2017  

Produced by Brandi Carlile, this album is a reflection of what got the Secret Sisters through their hardest moments, focusing on the honesty and healing born from that darkness.

Jill Andrews - The War Inside - 2015

This record showcases Jill Andrews expanding her sound and her spirit, merging new musical textures with the heartfelt sincerity she’s always brought to her craft.

Derek Webb - The Jesus Hypothesis - 2023

Derek Webb’s 12th studio album charts his journey through doubt, community, and reimagined faith, using storytelling to shine light on topics the traditional church often keeps in the dark.

Mary Gauthier - Dark Enough to See the Stars - 2022 

This album is a moving testament to loss, healing, and devotion, blending Mary Gauthier’s unmistakable voice with rich, rootsy arrangements to honor the past while embracing the present.

Josh Radnor - Eulogy Vol. I - 2023 

In this record, Josh Radnor transforms personal hardships into a beautifully textured album that highlights his expressive vocals and deeply felt songwriting.

Street Corner Symphony - Jukebox - 2022 

Street Corner Symphony’s Jukebox is a lively, heartfelt family album that mixes catchy fun with simple truths about bravery, kindness, and connection.

Ruthie Collins - Cold Comfort - 2020

Ruthie Collins uses this album as a way to showcase her authentic songwriting while describing the genuine emotions that come from relationships, romance, heartache, and making amends. 

Matthew Perryman Jones - The Waking Hours - 2018

This fifth studio album by Matthew Perryman Jones is a contemplative, folk-rock project focusing on the complexities of how humans process finding and losing love, memories, and their sense of self. 

Hush Kids - Hush Kids - 2018 

A beautiful collaboration between Jill Andrews and Peter Groenwald, the Hush Kids’ debut album is crafted from melodies, lyrics, and harmonies that tug the heartstrings of listeners everywhere. 

Alex Blue - Kin - 2024 

Alex Blue describes this album as a “musical memoir” that takes her listeners through her experiences and hardships with grief, family estrangement, queer motherhood, and understanding oneself. 

Amanda Shires - My Piece of Land - 2016 

Amanda Shires’ My Piece of Land showcases her poetic songwriting and expressive vocal style, bringing together nuanced emotional storytelling with powerful country-Americana production.

Smooth Hound Smith - Dog in a Manger - 2019

Smooth Hound Smith displays their musicality in this record as they mix heartfelt storytelling, delicate acoustic melodies, and pleasing harmonies into a captivating Americana listening experience.

Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes - Kid Tiger - 2014 

Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes was the first band signed at Olivia Management and a huge piece of the reason our company was started. Their album Kid Tiger holds a special place in our history and in the hearts of all its listeners. 

ZG Smith - Nighttime Animal - 2022 

This six-song project from ZG Smith blends soft rock, psychedelic folk, and indie pop to capture the unique and strange feeling of nighttime, with his silky vocals and flowing guitar exploring desire, time, and fleeting moments.

AND A BONUS 15th album because you can't pick just one Jill Andrews' record: 

Jill Andrews - Thirties - 2020 

Written as a tale of honesty, Jill Andrews’ Thirties pairs thirteen original songs with stories and photos that illuminate the reality of the highs and lows she’s encountered while navigating her thirties.

To listen to all of these songs in one place, click here!

Thank you to everyone who has made these past 14 years so much fun, here’s to all the artists, the songs, and the stories that continue to inspire us every day!

ZG Smith EP Release Show

The son of a shipwreck diver and underwater archaeologist father, ZG Smith has grown up around the unknown and like his father before him he is about to traverse the unknown with the release of his forthcoming EP ‘Nighttime Animal’.

Due to the mass shutdown of the pandemic, Smith found himself falling back in love with music again. Spending his days hand laying over 1200 bricks to build a patio in his backyard, it gave him opportunity to dive back in to listening to music for enjoyment. These songs, from North African desert blues to EDM all the way ‘90s hip hop, informed the 6 songs that make up the ‘Nighttime Animal’ EP.

In celebration of this release on 23rd February, ZG Smith will be taking the stage at The East Room with support from Julia Cannon and Kiely Connell. We will see Smith play his EP in full, in what will be a night of high intensity and celebration for everyone involved. Get your tickets here.

Listen below for the latest single from the ‘Nighttime Animal’ EP.

New Release From ZG Smith!

By Anna Sampson

ZG Smith is the Los Angeles-born, Nashville-based son of an English professor mother and a shipwreck diver and underwater archaelogist father. For over ten years, he fronted the band Smooth Hound Smith who headlined tours in the US, Europe, and the UK and supported artists like The Chicks, Collective Soul, Trombone Shorty, Jamestown Revival, and many more. Following the release of their third album in 2019 and a month-long European tour in February 2020, the band’s eventual hiatus caused Smith to refocus towards other artistic pursuits.

“I started seeking out music again like I did when I was younger. I realized that I had been so focused on Smooth Hound Smith and had been trying to push the band forward, that I stopped listening to music just for enjoyment. Because of the pandemic, I had time, so I dug a massive hole in my backyard, leveled it off, and laid a patio of over 1,200 bricks, all by hand. It took me about a month. I would just be out there all day in the sun listening to North African desert blues, EDM, ‘90s hip hop, or bizarre, outsider folk music. A lot of that stuff really informed the music I ended up creating months later.”

ZG Smith has released his first solo single, “Let Me Back In,” just last month! Listen to it below!

Watch the official lyric video for Let Me Back In below!

With even more exciting news, ZG Smith is releasing a brand new single tonight! Stay tuned at midnight tonight to be some of the first to hear “Nighttime Animal” (Presave HERE!)

ZG Smith is also playing live shows this month, listed below:

  • Friday, November 11, 8:00pm at The East Room in Nashville, TN - Roanoke Album Release Party Featuring: ZG Smith and Purser

  • Thursday, November 17, 8:00pm at The Underdog in Nashville, TN - ZG Smith w/ Megan Elsier

  • December 1, 9:00pm at The Basement in Nashville, TN - Phillip-Michael Scales w/ ZG Smith

Get your tickets for any of these shows, HERE!

Our 2022 AmericanaFest Showcase Recap

by Juils Cervizzi

Although AmericanaFest has been happening in Nashville for the past 22 years, Olivia Management has hosted an official event for the past three! Last night kicked off the beginning of the festival and showcased almost all of OM’s amazing artists! Let’s take a look at how it went!

Jeremy lister

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Jeremy Lister, from Street Corner Symphony, started us off with a beautiful acoustic set and even took song requests from the audience!

Lauren balthrop

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Next up was Lauren Balthrop! She has toured with notable artists like Sara Bareilles and recorded a record with Olivia Management’s very own record label, Olivia Records. She started off with an acoustic song and followed with two songs on electric!

Madeleine Kelson

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Next was Madeleine Kelson! She performed an amazing set with really cool song concepts. Madeleine has also made a record with Olivia Records!

Derek Webb

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Next was Derek Webb! Derek was extremely open with the audience when sharing the stories behind his songs and powerful lyrics.

Hush Kids

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Next we had both individual and group performances from the members of Hush Kids, Jill Andrews and Peter Groenwald! Both artist’s individual sets were breathtaking and unique. When the powerful duo came together to play, it created an atmosphere that kept the whole audience mesmerized!

ZG Smith

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Next was ZG Smith! He showed off his guitar talents and soothing voice while playing songs featured on his upcoming EP.

The Sewing Club

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Lastly, to finish off the night was The Sewing Club! They gave a chill modern vibe as they played their extremely catchy and emotional songs.