This week on Playlisted, Austin Burke sits down with longtime music industry executive, producer, manager and entrepreneur Christy DiNapoli for a conversation packed with insight for artists, songwriters and anyone trying to make a living in music. Christy has spent four decades in the industry, with a career spanning artist development, management, publishing, record production and music technology. His résumé includes helping develop, manage, publish and produce multi-platinum country band Little Texas, three Grammy nominations, numerous industry awards and work on projects totaling more than 13 million albums sold. MIC Newsroom Today, Christy is taking everything he’s learned and putting it into MIC — Music Industry Community, a new platform built specifically for the music industry. MIC brings networking, bookings, streaming analytics, professional tools, collaboration and career resources together in one place, with the goal of giving independent artists and music professionals more control over their careers. GlobeNewswire This episode goes deep into the business behind the music: what young artists get wrong, how the industry has changed, building the right team, creating real opportunities, developing a sustainable career and why relationships still matter in Nashville. PERFORMANCES BY: Huffman Acoustic Nicholas Ray Kevin Daniel Adia Clark Lay Monarch Tammy Sue If you're an independent artist, songwriter, producer or someone trying to break into the music business, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Subscribe to Playlisted for weekly conversations and performances with the artists, songwriters, producers and industry leaders shaping music today. Hosted by Austin Burke #Playlisted #ChristyDiNapoli #MusicIndustry #MIC #IndependentArtist #Nashville #CountryMusic #MusicBusiness #songwriting
