Music & entertainment provide over 80,000+ jobs in the Nashville area
Nashville has 190 recording studios, 130 music publishers & 80 record labels
Music and entertainment make up $9.9B of Nashville MSA’s GDP
For entrepreneurs looking to tap into a world of entertainment resources.
Through Project Music & Entertainment, you gain access to our extensive network of entertainment connections and are able to leverage industry connections to foster innovation, nurture growth, and drive the future of the entertainment industry.
2015: Project Music was developed in partnership with CMA (Country Music Association) to bring music, technology, and business leaders together to accelerate the development of industry-changing startups.
2020: We expanded Project Music to include all aspects of the entertainment industry, including: music, sports, film, esports/gaming, publishing, and more.
2022: After completing a needs assessment with local founders, Project Music & Entertainment evolved to a networking-focused program model. This includes monthly meeting for peer connections, facilitated discussion, and/or industry speakers to accelerate learning and growth.
“Part of the reason we have been so successful in raising millions of dollars in capital is because Project Music gave us a huge first-mover advantage. We were shown massive problems in full-color, up close and personal, described by industry experts in intimate settings—problems yielding profitable opportunities—long before potential competitors even knew they existed. It was a game changer for us.”
– Marcus Cobb, Jammber (Project Music 2015)
Linn is the founder of AmpliFLY Entertainment, a strategic artist development/management company. Previously, Stephen was SVP of Broken Bow Music Group’s artist management company and Sr. Director of Music Programming and Promotion at CMT (MTV Networks). Prior to the music business, he owned a media content company and was an award-winning television reporter, host and author.
