2024
SOURCE AWARD RECIPIENT
Sheree Spoltore

Sheree’ Spoltore’, born to Johnny and Jackie Young in Little Rock, AR, grew up singing in a Pentecostal Church and cites her mother as her biggest musical influence. Her artist career highlights include performing at Carnegie Hall, for the Pope and Queen Elizabeth, taking the lead role in an Off-Broadway play, and performing her original song “A Place Called Hope, America” at President Bill Clinton’s Inaugural festivities. Relocating to Nashville in 1995, Sheree’ began working with Merle Kilgore, who introduced her to various aspects of the music business. By 1998, she secured a publishing deal and became Creative Director at Faverette Music Group, later joining US Bank’s Private Client Wealth Management division where she worked with notable songwriters, including Little Richard. In 2003, Sheree’ moved to Still Working Music where, while working for Barbara Orbison, she connected with legendary figures such as Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney. In 2006, she became the National Membership Director for the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), and in January 2013, she founded Global Songwriters Connections. She has facilitated over 200 deals, written successful touring musical shows, and organized numerous industry events. Recognized by the Women’s Music Business Association (WMBA), Sheree’ serves on its Executive Board and has been involved with various other music industry boards. She has been married to industry executive Lou Spoltore since 2007, she is the mother of twin daughters Andrea and Amber, and son Blake and she is also a proud “grammy” to Aria, Ryman, and Regan.
















