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SOURCE Nashville Celebrates 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees at Luncheon
SOURCE Nashville Celebrates 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees at Luncheon
May 26


SOURCE Nashville Hosts 2026 Hall of Fame Luncheon
SOURCE Nashville celebrated its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees on Thursday, May 21, during an intimate luncheon held at FBMM. The afternoon was filled with heartfelt, honest stories, laughter, and tears as the six trailblazers shared the highs and lows of being women in the music industry. This year’s SOURCE Hall of Fame honorees are Debbie Carroll, Paige Conners, Cris Lacy, Margie McGahey, Sherry Oakley, and Carla Wallace. The 2026 Hall of Fame class shared insights into the in
May 22


Why Women in Music Should Watch This AI Podcast Right Now
Women across the music business are hearing more and more about AI, but for many of us, it can still feel overwhelming, overly technical, or filled with questions about what is safe, smart, and legally sound. That is what makes this podcast with Allie Miller so refreshing. In this episode, Allie breaks down how she uses AI in a practical, approachable way to save time, organize ideas, build systems, and work more efficiently — all without writing code. Instead of making AI fe
Apr 13


SOURCE Hosts Leadership Panel Featuring Taylor Lindsey and Emily Stephenson
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 26, 2026) — SOURCE welcomed members to the CMA Event Space on Thursday, March 26, for a dynamic luncheon panel focused on leadership and the women helping shape Nashville’s music business from the top. Moderated by SOURCE Board Member Ashley Hertzog Embry (Hearts Bluff Music), the discussion featured Taylor Lindsey, Chair and CEO of Sony Music Nashville, and Emily Stephenson, President of Downtown Music Publishing. The conversation explored key leaders
Mar 30


SOURCE NASHVILLE 2026 HALL OF FAME AWARDS INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED
2026 SOURCE Hall of Fame Awards Inductees Announced 23rd Annual "Women Behind The Music" Celebration Presented by Springer Mountain Farms To Be Held August 25, 2026 at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville Nashville, TN (February 11, 2026) ...SOURCE Nashville proudly announces this year’s SOURCE Hall of Fame inductees. The 23rd annual event, presented by Springer Mountain Farms , will take place on August 25, 2026 at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in th
Feb 12


SOURCE Nashville Kicks Off the Year with 2026 Town Hall Luncheon: Video and Recap
SOURCE Nashville hosted its first luncheon of the new year on January 22 at the CMA headquarters. The first meeting of each year is our traditional Town Hall style program, which serves as a way to welcome new members, introduce board members and hear from incoming President Mallory Mason Pascal.
Feb 4


SOURCE Nashville Announces 2026 Board of Directors, Officers & New Members
Pictured (L-R, bottom row): SOURCE Social Co-Chair, Brittni Talley (NSAI); SOURCE Program Co-Chair, Samantha Vandiver (Blankenship CPA Group, PLLC) ; SOURCE Communications Co-Chair, Sarah Skates (Skates Media); SOURCE Social Co-Chair, Sarah Flick (Music Publisher); (L-R, second row): SOURCE Communications Co-Chair, Annie Reuter (Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum); SOURCE Social Co-Chair, Lynda Ragsdale ( O’Neil Hagaman, LLC), SOURCE Vice President, Michelle Goble (ESQ Art
Feb 3


2025 SOURCE New Member Spotlight: Phyllis Stark
Phyllis Stark is a Nashville-based entertainment journalist and content producer who has been reporting extensively on the country music business (and loving every moment of it) for more than three decades, currently as Executive Radio Editor at Country Aircheck, which she joined in 2023. Formerly the Nashville Bureau Chief for Billboard and, later, All Access, she has also served as Contributing Editor for the Country Music Association’s CMA Close Up magazine, VP/A&R for r
Jan 27


Remembering SOURCE Hall of Fame Member Cathy Gurley
The SOURCE community is deeply saddened by the passing of Cathy Gurley , a trailblazing Music Row publicist, advocate, and 2018 SOURCE Hall of Fame honoree. Cathy passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 20, at the age of 76. Over the course of her remarkable career, Cathy worked with some of country music’s most respected artists, including Tanya Tucker , Garth Brooks , Kathy Mattea , Marty Stuart , and Gary Morris . Her work as a publicist, executive, and entrepreneur helpe
Jan 22


Wrap It Up
SOURCE 2025 Rewind: A Year of Growth, Connection & Milestones As 2025 comes to a close, the SOURCE Nashville community has dropped its SOURCE 2025 Rewind — a visual recap of the year’s biggest moments, achievements, and unforgettable experiences. This video isn’t just a highlight reel — it’s a celebration of everything our members, partners, and supporters helped build over the past 12 months. From memorable events to community-wide accomplishments, this rewind captures the
Dec 22, 2025


SAVE THE DATE!
23rd ANNUAL SOURCE HALL OF FAME AWARDS PRESENTED BY SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS SET FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026 AT THE MUSICIANS HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM Nashville, TN (December 4, 2025) …SOURCE Nashville will induct a select group of women at the 23rd annual Source Hall of Fame Awards on T uesday, August 25, 2026. The awards ceremony presented by Springer Mountain Farms will be held at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in the Historic Municipal Auditorium (401 Gay St
Dec 8, 2025


Song Stories: A Magical Afternoon at The Bluebird
From L to R: Ashley Hertzog Embry, Cyndi Forman, Juli Griffith, and Whitney Daane
Nov 5, 2025


SOURCE Social: Get Empowered – Self-Defense Night with Mike McGrath
On October 28, SOURCE members gathered at InDo Nashville for a social unlike any other—an empowering evening focused on safety, strength, and self-confidence. Hosted by renowned trainer Mike McGrath , the “Get Empowered: Self-Defense Night” gave attendees real-world tools and insights that could make all the difference in everyday situations. The evening kicked off with a PowerPoint presentation that covered essential self-defense principles and strategies to help women stay
Oct 31, 2025


SOURCE Legends Luncheon: A Conversation Among Friends
Lunch with Legends L-R: Rachel Fontenot, Juliana Lee, Mary Del Scobey, Shelia Shipley Biddy, Sarah Flick, Kelly Gurbisz, Ashley Embry. SOURCE members gathered for an intimate and inspiring afternoon at BrickTop’s Restaurant on West End Avenue, celebrating two of our esteemed Hall of Fame members — Mary Del Scobey (2015 inductee) opened the Nashville office of Almo/Irving Music, one of the most successful publishers of the 80's/ 90's and Shelia Shipley Biddy , co-founder of
Oct 21, 2025
Thriving Beyond the Stress: Recap of the August SOURCE Luncheon
On Thursday, August 28, SOURCE Nashville members gathered at the CMA Building for a powerful, interactive luncheon focused on one...
Sep 4, 2025


2025 SOURCE Hall of Fame Awards Held at Musicians Hall of Fame and MuseumCo-Hosted by Grand Ole Opry Star Mandy Barnett and Radio Host and TV Personality Kelly Sutton
L to R: Lori Badgett, Cheryl Harris, Pam Russell, Kay West, Gina Keltner, Mary Self - Photo: Moments by Moser Top Row L to R: Lori...
Aug 27, 2025


Hall of Fame Member Polly Roper Edenton Passes
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Polly Roper Edenton, a cherished member of the SOURCE Nashville Hall of Fame. Polly’s...
Aug 20, 2025


Remembering Jeannie Seely — A SOURCE Sister, Trailblazer, and Country Music Legend
It is with heavy hearts that we honor the passing of Grand Ole Opry star and country music icon Jeannie Seely , who died peacefully on...
Aug 1, 2025


Be a Mentor: Join the SOURCE x WMBA Mentorship Program
We’re thrilled to re-launch the SOURCE x WMBA Mentorship Program — a new initiative created to build meaningful connections and inspire...
Jul 23, 2025


SOURCE Sisters Serve at Second Harvest
Giving Back and Growing Together On Tuesday, SOURCE members gathered bright and early for a rewarding morning of community service at...
Jul 17, 2025
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