# Event Details - **Event Name**: Music Industry Community (MIC)- LIVE at the Troubadour - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: LIVE MUSIC. INDUSTRY EXPERTS. REAL OPPORTUNITY. Created for independent artists, musicians and industry professionals across ALL genres.About this EventJoin us for an evening of live music, access, networking and real career-building opportunities featuring an expert industry panel and Q&A followed by a live performance from Hilljack, featuring renowned musicians with decades of experience on the road, on stage and inside the music business.THE INDUSTRY EXPERT PANELCHRISTY DiNAPOLI — GRAMMY-NOMINATED PRODUCER | ARTIST MANAGER | MUSIC PUBLISHERWith 40 years in the music and entertainment industry, Christy DiNapoli has built a career spanning record production, artist management, music publishing and major-label leadership. His credits include three GRAMMY nominations, numerous ASCAP awards and production work on projects totaling more than 13 million albums sold. DiNapoli was a producer on Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles, winner of the CMA Album of the Year, and has held roles with major record companies including Warner Bros. and Big Machine Records. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Country Music.BRIAN HAUNHORST — CTO, MIC | MUSIC INDUSTRY COMMUNITYBrian Haunhorst is Chief Technology Officer of MIC — Music Industry Community, the new technology platform built to unify the music community and give independent artists and industry professionals the tools, connections and resources to advance their careers. He brings the technology perspective to the panel, addressing how emerging platforms, data and innovation are changing the way independent artists build, manage and grow their careers.HOSTED BY ASHLEY HOLT — CREATOR & EDITOR, NASHVILLE’S MUSIC SCENE MAGAZINEAshley Holt is the creator and editor of Nashville’s Music Scene Magazine, a national music publication focused on elevating artists and industry leaders. Under her leadership, the magazine has featured multi-platinum artists and achieved multiple #1 issues on Amazon. Holt was also selected to appear on Inside Success TV’s Next Level CEO with Shark Tank’s Daymond John, where she shares her expertise in media, branding and business growth.Together with spotlight band Hilljack, the panel will share firsthand experience and practical insight into artist development, songwriting, music production, technology, branding, industry relationships and building career longevity — followed by an audience Q&A.Hilljack — Live at The TroubadourHilljack brings together an accomplished lineup of Nashville artists, musicians and hit songwriters with decades of award-winning experience.Porter Howell is a founding member, lead guitarist and vocalist of the multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated band Little Texas and a CMA Triple Play Award-winning songwriter. His credits include some of the band's biggest hits, including “God Blessed Texas,” “What Might Have Been,” “My Love,” “Kick a Little” and “First Time for Everything.”Paul Jefferson is a recording artist and hit songwriter who co-wrote Aaron Tippin’s three-week No. 1 “That’s As Close As I’ll Get to Loving You” and “You’re Not My God” with Keith Urban, featured on Urban’s multi-platinum Golden Road.Together, Jefferson and Howell formed Hilljack, which went on to perform twice on the Grand Ole Opry and earn New Music Weekly’s Band of the Year honor. The current lineup also includes Sonny LeMaire of Exile and longtime Hilljack member John Riffe.At MIC Live, Hilljack will be featured in a live interview and Q&A, sharing firsthand insight from their careers with independent artists and music industry professionals, followed by a live performance.Connect With the Music CommunityMeet independent artists, musicians, producers, managers, agents and other industry professionals during networking before and after the show.THE MIC ARTIST SPOTLIGHTIndependent artists attending MIC LIVE will have the opportunity to enter the MIC Artist Spotlight.One artist will be selected LIVE during the event to receive a featured opportunity with MIC, including the chance to perform at an upcoming MIC LIVE event, promotional exposure in Nashville’s Music Scene Magazine and additional career-building opportunities through the MIC community.Artist Spotlight details, eligibility and prize package will be announced prior to the event.? Headliner: Hilljack? Troubadour theater 2567 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN 37214? Sept 2nd · Doors / Show 6PM - 9PM?️ Tickets: FREEAgenda?: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PMDoors Open + MIC Check-InHost: MIC?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMNetworking & WelcomeHost: Ashley HoltInfo: Guest arrival, networking, drinks & connection?: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMLive Interviews & Guest PanelHost: Ashley HoltInfo: Ashley Holt - 10 minutes COO of MIC, MIC Community Hosting the night and networking. ?: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMLive Interviews & Guest PanelHost: Brian HaunhorstInfo: Brian Haunhorst - 10 minutes CTO of MIC?: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMLive Interviews & Guest PanelHost: Christy DiNapoli Info: Christy DiNapoli - 10 minutes CEO of MIC, multi-platinum, 3 Grammy nominations, 20+ airplay music awards, CMA Producer of the Year. ?: 07:45 PM - 08:45 PMHeadliner Hilljack ⭐Host: HilljackInfo: 40-60 minute live performance - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nashville/music-industry-community-mic-live-at-the-troubadour/100001997985083168 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, live-music, theatre, country-music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-09-02T23:00:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Troubadour theater - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Nashville - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: Troubadour theater - **lat**: 36.2196796 - **long**: -86.69574949999999 - **full address**: Troubadour theater, 2567 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Music Industry Community (MIC)- LIVE at the Troubadour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/6d03ee4191ee1ba0daa77694774438d5d281cd0ec22a8b911b1edd5593400f25-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787129371 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Music Industry Community (MIC)- LIVE at the Troubadour being held? - **A:** Music Industry Community (MIC)- LIVE at the Troubadour takes place on Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Troubadour theater, 2567 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Music Industry Community (MIC)- LIVE at the Troubadour? - **A:** Music Industry Community (MIC)- LIVE at the Troubadour is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Music Industry Community (MIC)- LIVE at the Troubadour? - **A:** Music Industry Community (MIC)- LIVE at the Troubadour is organized by Music Industry Community. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Music Industry Community (MIC)- LIVE at the Troubadour is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nashville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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