Lauren Jo Black joins this episode of Behind The Music Biz with Nick Tressler to talk about her new book 'Country Music Forever' and what she's learned about being in the country music media space.

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Lauren Jo Black: @laurenjoblack / @countrynow

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On this episode of Behind The Music Biz, hosts Kurt Ozan and Nicky T sit down with touring musician and entrepreneur Lance Herring to discuss his path from life on the road to becoming the founder of Tour Sync. Drawing from years of touring with Caylee Hammack and Blake Shelton, Lance shares how a common frustration with tour scheduling inspired him to build a platform that helps musicians, crew members, managers, and their families stay connected while on the road. The conversation dives into the realities of being a touring musician, why having multiple income streams is more important than ever, and the entrepreneurial mindset that led Lance to launch several successful businesses before creating Tour Sync. They also discuss building a SaaS company without a traditional tech background, using social media to reach a niche audience, and why solving real-world problems with authentic solutions is the key to long-term success. Whether you're an artist, crew member, manager, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with valuable insights into building a sustainable career in today's music industry.

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Lance Herring: @lanceherring
Tour Sync: @tour.sync
Kurt Ozan: @kurtozan251
Nick Tressler: @raisedrowdynick
Behind The Music Biz: @behindthemusicbiz
Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

On this episode of Behind The Music Biz, host Matt Burrill sits down with Stephanie Wagner, founder of Country Swag, to talk about her journey through the country music industry and how she helped grow one of New York City’s leading country media brand. From its humble beginnings as a local event to becoming a national platform, Stephanie shares the story behind Country Swag’s rise and the passion that drives its community. They dive into the growth of country music in NYC, the opening of Common Country as a hub for fans, and the importance of giving back through charity work. Stephanie and Matt also discuss genre-blending in country music, the power of networking in Nashville, and what’s next for the Country Swag brand as it continues to expand its events and collaborations.

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Stephanie Wagner: @stephwags
Country Swag: @countryswag
Matt Burrill: @mattburrilll
Behind The Music Biz: @behindthemusicbiz
Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy