SOURCE Hosts Leadership Panel Featuring Taylor Lindsey and Emily Stephenson
- Stephanie Orr-Buttrey
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
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 leadership topics including mentorship, company culture, confidence, work-life balance, and the evolution of the music industry in recent years. Throughout the discussion, both panelists shared candid insight into what leadership looks like behind the title — from managing teams and navigating strategy to building healthy workplace culture through empathy, transparency, and trust.
One of the strongest themes of the luncheon was the importance of support systems and the reminder that women do not have to do it all alone. The panel also offered an encouraging message on confidence, urging women to trust that if they have a seat at the table, they belong there.
The luncheon served as another meaningful opportunity for SOURCE members to gather, learn, and be inspired by women leading at the highest levels of the music industry.
About SOURCE
SOURCE is the longest-running organization for women in the music industry in Nashville. Its mission is to foster relationships and opportunities for SOURCE members through continuous education, networking, and community service initiatives.
For more information, please visit SOURCENashville.org.
SOURCE Media Contacts:
Claire Cook-Taylor
Martha Moore
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