Moderated by Thornton Cline and Bryce Hitchcock

THORNTON CLINE, SONGWRITER/AUTHOR/CEOOF CLINETEL MUSIC

Grammy and Dove nominated; twice Songwriter of the Year; Platinum Certified Record and Maxy Literary Award winning author and songwriter.

Over 150 songs recorded by EngelbertHumperdinck, Gloria Gaynor, Ray Peterson, The Manhattans, Rebecca Holden, Gary Puckett, Matt Newton, Mark Chestnut, Tammy Trent, Tim Murphy and in Film/Television.

21 children and adult books published by Centerstream/Hal Leonard, Kellan Publishing and other publishers.

Represented by literary agent, Paul Shepherd. He is CEO of Clinetel Music in Nashville.

Her sound is a blending of folk, blues, jazz and pop with a little country. Chris Top of the WBOA Radio Network said, "She is one to watch. She does it all." In May 2015, she was selected to perform at the NAMM She Rocks Showcase in Nashville and again at the 2017 Summer NAMM show. She released her EP, "Clear," in the spring of 2016. Itincluded a single with Tom (Cheap Trick). Her first full album, "I Wonder," was released in January 2017.

You can also hear Bryce as the voice of Deuce in the Final Fantasy Type-0 video game.

Tom Kelly of Chasing Your Dreams Radio says, "Bryce's lyrics are fascinating and speak to your heart. You can't help but be enchanted by her music."

BRYCE HITCHCOCK, SINGER SONGWRITER AND ACTRESS

BRENDA BEST, SINGER-SONGWRITER AND ENTERTAINER

Nashville award-winning singer-songwriter and entertainer

Two-time ASCAP awards

Four-time Nashville Independent Music Award (Best Country Solo Artist Female)

2015 Inducted into Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame (News Brunswick)

“The Best of Country”: Residency show since 2001 Nashville Nightlife Theater

CMA, GMA, NSAI, and GRAMMY awards voting member since 2013

TRAMMEL STARKS, ARTIST, PRODUCER, ENGINEER, SONGWRITER, ARRANGER

Founding Member of the Taliesin Orchestra #1 Billboard charted record

Best Indie Classical Crossover Album of the Year

Producer/engineer/arranger of 300 Albums-Norah Jones, The Williams Brothers, Jennifer Holliday, Mighty Clouds of Joy and the band Kansas

Creator and producer of over 40 tracks for the Weather Channel

Producer of Billboard celebrated works of The London Symphony, The San Diego Symphony, The Mexico City Philharmonic and the London Session Orchestra

JENNY SLATE LEE, SONGWRITER, VOCALIST, WORSHIP LEADER AND ACTRESS

At 17, signed first publishing deal

At 18, toured the world singing on multiple touring shows

Guest appearances on CBS Morning Show, The Early Show, Crook and Chase, GAC, CMT and TNN

Leads worship with So Loved Experience—Two radio singles in 2017

Hit single, “Beautifully Broken,” title of motion picture to be released nationwide, August 24. Recorded by Dove Award-winning pop artist Plumb; Grammy-award winning Gospel legendCe Ce Winans; and Grammy award-winning artist John Berry.

BYPASSING TRADITIONAL CHANNELS

Advantages/Disadvantages to being an Indie

Creating Amazing Opportunities on Your Own

Unconventional Avenues

Insider Tips, Wisdom, Big and Bold Ideas

Q&ATIME

THANK YOU TO:

Bryce Hitchcock

Thornton Cline

Brenda Best

Trammel Starks

Jenny Slate Lee