I'm Just A Song: The Life of “Watching Airplanes”
Thursday, March 5, 2009
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM


What is the path a song takes to go from demo to #1? This panel will allow attendees to see everything that goes into making a song a hit; from the inspiration to crafting the song, to the path the song takes through the A&R pitching process, and then the promotion road to radio and beyond. Also, get a true insiders look at how a label decides to release certain songs.

Moderator:      
EJ Bernas/ UMG Nashville

Panelists:         
Joe Fisher/ UMG Nashville
Royce Risser/ UMG Nashville
Jim Beavers/ Songwriter
Jonathon Singleton/ Songwriter

                        Gary Allan/ UMG Artist