This is the Association of Independent Music Publishers, Nashville Pubcast. Hosted by Big Machine Music's Vice President Of Publishing, Tim Hunze. Bi-weekly, you'll be informed of issues in the world of music publishing, and gain insight as a songwriter maneuvering your career. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org.
Taking the Leap: Blake Duncan on Building a Music Publishing Company from the Ground Up
In this episode, Tim sits down with Blake Duncan, President of Taken Entertainment, for a candid conversation about building a career in music, taking risks, and starting a company from the ground up.
Blake shares his unconventional path from serving in the Marine Corps to working in Nashville's publishing world, including his time at Dreamline Entertainment and Combustion Music. He talks about the mentors who helped shape his career, the personal experiences that fueled his work ethic, and ultimately why he decided to leave an established company and launch his own venture with Scott Hendricks.
The conversation also gets into the less glamorous side of entrepreneurship, including administration, royalties, contracts, delegation, and building the infrastructure necessary to actually run a publishing company. Blake and Tim also discuss the changing Nashville music community, the importance of relationships and collaboration, and where they see new opportunities emerging across different genres.
21 Sept 2026
Talent Isn’t Enough: Lee Krabel on What Makes a Writer Ready
In this episode, Tim sits down with Lee Krabel, SVP of Publishing at SMACKSongs, for a wide-ranging conversation about independent publishing, songwriter development, and leadership.
Lee shares his unconventional path from serving in the Army to building a career in Nashville, and how his experiences at Sea Gayle Music, HoriPro Entertainment Group, and SMACKSongs shaped his approach to publishing. The conversation explores what publishers look for in writers, the difference between a talented writer and a ready writer, and why work ethic and long-term commitment are so important to developing successful careers.
Lee also discusses the challenges facing young writers today, including social-media comparison, finding a unique creative voice, and navigating publishing deals. He closes with lessons on developing young executives and the importance of one simple principle that has guided his career: show up.
17 Aug 2026
Inside Music Sync: What Songwriters Need to Know with Kourtney Kirkpatrick
In this episode, Tim sits down with Kourtney Kirkpatrick, SVP of Sync at Concord Music Publishing, for a deep dive into the world of music synchronization.
Courtney breaks down what sync actually means, how licensing works across publishing and master rights, and the key details writers need to understand when pitching their music for TV, film, advertising, and trailers. She also explains the difference between catalog and frontline music, how music supervisors use briefs, and how writers can create music that works for picture without sacrificing their own artistry.
The episode is packed with practical advice for songwriters interested in sync—from having splits and contacts organized to providing instrumentals, acapellas, stems, and lyric sheets so opportunities can move quickly.
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Chris DuBois
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Nikki Sanz
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