Best Zak Kuhn Podcasts (2024)

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Shawn Askinosie 1:01:52

13d ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Shawn Askinosie is the Indiana Jones of making chocolate. His company Askinosie Chocolate makes some of the best, highest quality chocolate today. We talk all about the chocolate making process. But it's not about the chocolate. Shawn uses his business to help his local community, as well as the farmers around the world that he sources his beans fr…

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Jerry Flowers 1:02:45

2M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Jerry Flowers is the bass player and musical director for Keith Urban. He's been playing with him for over 30 years. Flowers is also a No. 1 Songwriter and has written hits for Sam Hunt, Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris, Jason Aldean and Billy Currington, among others. Jerry is a Nashville lifer! It's in his blood. And he spills it all in this conversati…

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Guthrie Trapp 1:05:26

3M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Nashville guitar ace Guthrie Trapp returns to the podcast this week. We discuss his new record with Tom Bukovac and so much more. Guthrie is one of a kind. You're going to love his musical knowledge and insight.By Zak Kuhn

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Bobby Bones 30:57

3M ago30:57

30:57

If you don't know, my company Nashville Briefing is releasing our debut print issue today! This conversation with Bobby Bones was for a Q&A that appears in the print issue. The audio here was never meant to be listened to but I decided we should put it out anyway. Have fun!By Zak Kuhn

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Tigirlily Gold 52:46

3M ago52:46

52:46

Sony/Monument recording duo Tigirlily Gold is on the podcast this week! We talk about them being on the cover for Nashville Briefing's debut print issue, their current radio single "I Tried A Ring On", and so much more. I even harmonize with them live on the air. These girls are blowing up! Listen to our convo now…

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Grace Bowers 54:48

3M ago54:48

54:48

Grace Bowers has emerged as a guitar phenomenon out of Nashville. She's been sought after by everyone from Lainey Wilson, Devon Allman, Margo Price, Tyler Childers, Kingfish, Susan Tedeshi, and others. Grace mastered her abilities via YouTube tutorials and lessons. In the midst of the COVID lockdown, she built an audience by regularly livestreaming…

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Alexandra Kay 57:39

3M ago57:39

57:39

Rising country star Alexandra Kay joins The Zak Kuhn Show this week to open up about her debut album, divorce and live on the road. The independent artist sold over 50,00 tickets last year on her headlining tour and has already earned millions of streams.By Zak Kuhn

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Colbie Caillat 53:49

7M ago53:49

53:49

Colbie Caillat burst onto the music scene with Coco in 2007. She has since sold millions of albums and has earned over 15 billion streams and two Grammys. You know the hits. Her debut country album Along The Way is out now.By Zak Kuhn

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Live from Berklee College of Music with podcast expert Brady Sadler 55:55

7M ago55:55

55:55

This week, the podcast is back at Berklee College of Music. In front of a live audience of students, Zak sat down with Double Elvis co-founder and CEO Brady Sadler to talk about what it takes to build the most successful music podcasts in the world. Brady has helped create and produce shows like Disgraceland, Badlands and 27 Club, all hosted by his…

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Live from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 36:29

8M ago36:29

36:29

In this special bonus episode, Zak is live on the red carpet during St. Jude's Country Cares weekend. This episode features interview snippets with Brothers Osborne, Chase Matthew, Catie Offerman, Tigirlily Gold, Alex Hall and several others.By Zak Kuhn

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Old Dominion's Matthew Ramsey 58:37

8M ago58:37

58:37

Matthew Ramsey is the lead singer of country band Old Dominion. You know all about the band, but you’ll learn a lot about Matthew from this conversation. Don’t miss it! Old Dominion’s new album Memory Lane is out this Friday.By Zak Kuhn

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Seth Godin 1:01:03

10M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Best selling author Seth Godin returns to the podcast this week to talk about his new book The Song of Significance. A conversation with Seth never disappoints. He covers so much ground in this episode. You can't miss it.By Seth Godin, Zak Kuhn

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Elliot Greer 51:35

11M ago51:35

51:35

Elliot Greer delivers unfiltered truth with grizzled, yet warm intonation accompanied by acoustic guitar. Growing up in Scotland, he attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York city. Armed with a basic $100 microphone purchased by his girlfriend, he wrote, produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered his independent debut,Handcrafted,…

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ROSIE 56:19

11M ago56:19

56:19

Arista recording artist Rosie just wrapped her first ever headline tour the same week she released her new EP "5 Songs For Healing". You need to listen. She first blew up on TikTok, but she is so much more than just a "TikTok artist". You're going to love how real and honest Rosie is in this conversation. Find out what it's like to be an artist who…

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Ella Langley 1:01:41

1y ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Columbia Records and Sony Music Nashville artist Ella Langley is on the rise. The singer just released her debut EP Excuse The Mess, which is a must listen. In this conversation, Ella dishes the real info on what it's like to make it Nashville but we also talk about hunting, playing the college bar scene and so much. This episode will make you a fa…

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Chris Shiflett 54:33

1y ago54:33

54:33

This week I caught up with Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett. We talk about his solo career, recording with Nashville's A-Team and so much more. You're going to love his stories from the road, his knowledge of music and of course guitars. Of course we talk about the Foos as well. Chris is an actual real life rock star! Don't sleep on this conve…

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John Oates 1:01:04

1y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

John Oates needs very little introduction. As one half of the iconic group Daryl Hall and John Oates, he has sold more records then any other duo in history. You know the hits. We dive into the stores behind them and so much more. You'll be blown away by how down to earth and normal Oates comes across in this conversation. You're going to love it.…

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Jonnie Forster 52:49

1y ago52:49

52:49

Jonnie Forster emerged as a music entrepreneur after graduating with a Bachelor of Sciences in Marketing from San Diego State University. He joined A&M/Tuff Break Records implementing marketing plans for their hip-hop roster before moving to Capitol Records. As a marketing executive, he was instrumental in campaigns for the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, …

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Live from the Museum of Post Punk & Industrial Music with Martin Atkins, John Lombardo, & Jesse Diaz 51:47

1y ago51:47

51:47

On the final stop of the podcast tour, Zak is live in Chicago at the Museum of Post Punk & Industrial Music. His guests are legendary punk rocker Martin Atkins, co-founder/owner of Chicago based vinyl pressing plant Smashed Plastic John Lombardo and Dark Matter Coffee founder Jesse Diaz. These three entrepreneurs are impacting culture in the Windy …

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Grady Smith (Live from Belmont) 59:47

1y ago59:47

59:47

For the third stop of the podcast tour, Zak sits down with country music journalist, critic and educator Grady Smith. Perhaps best known for his incredibly popular YouTube channel, that has over two hundred thousand subscribers, Smith is an important voice in the world of Nashville. You’ll be blown away by his story and knowledge of the genre. This…

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Live from SXSW with Rachel Whitney, Charlene Bryant & Vipin Reddy 1:02:59

1y ago1:02:59

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The podcast tour continues! This live episode was recorded during a panel last week at SXSW. Zak is joined by Spotify Nashville Head of Editorial Rachel Whitney, Universal Nashville Director of Streaming Vipin Reddy and Riveter Management Founder Charlene Bryant. We cover it all. Don't miss this conversation!…

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Jim Lucchese (Live from Berklee College of Music) 58:33

1y ago58:33

58:33

We are live from Berklee College of Music. This week's guest, and season 3 opener, is Jim Lucchese, the CEO of Sofar Sounds. Prior, Jim was the CEO of The Echo Nest, which was acquired by Spotify in 2014. That technology and team went on to develop tools like Spotify's algorithmic playlists. Jim was also very involved in creating Spotify for Artist…

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Shaylen 54:36

1y ago54:36

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Born in Chattanooga TN, raised in Dallas TX and currently living in Nashville, Shaylen has done it all. After 10 years of living in Los Angeles, Shaylen has accumulated tens of millions of streams as a major label pop artist. Now, she's gone country. If you're on TikTok, you probably know her song "What If I Don't" and her recently released track "…

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Em Beihold 52:14

1+ y ago52:14

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Em Beihold is a rising star. You probably know her song "Numb Little Bug", which went viral on TikTok last year and went to #1 on Hot AC. What you might not know is that Beihold started out fencing, long before it was featured on the Netflix showWednesday. She has performed on Jimmy Fallon, James Corden, opened up for the Jonas Brothers and has a b…

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Ron Fair 1:27:00

1+ y ago1:27:00

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Ron Fair is an American A&R executive, record producer, record executive, musical arranger, recording engineer and conductor. In his epic career, Fair has worked with artists that include Christina Aguilera, Vanessa Carlton, Keyshia Cole, The Black Eyed Peas and so many more. We talk about his move to Nashville, how he got started in the biz, his i…

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Christian Barker 48:31

1+ y ago48:31

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It's our season 3 premier! Christian Barker has been named one of Billboard's "Top Music Lawyers" and is an Equity Partner in the Nashville office of Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP. Barker has signed his songwriter and producer clients to nearly every publishing company in Nashville and beyond and brokered deals for his clients totaling…

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Kameron Marlowe 48:49

1+ y ago48:49

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25-year-old Kameron Marlowe is a force to be reckoned with. His debut album "We Were Cowboys" is available now via Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashville and was produced by ACM/CMA winner Dann Huff and GRAMMY-nominated Brad Hill. He is about to wrap up his headlining "We Were Cowboys Tour", which kicked off in September with a sold-out show at Na…

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Spencer Crandall 50:03

1+ y ago50:03

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Spencer Crandall is one of country’s most progressive new talents. You probably know him from social media, but do you know that he is selling out shows across the country as an independent artist? We talk about his new album "Western" and how he built his massive fanbase. But that's just the surface in this conversation. Spencer's relatability wil…

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Ashley Cooke 51:22

1+ y ago51:22

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If you're following country artists on the rise, you know Ashley Cooke. Still early in her journey, she's had chart climbing hits like “Never Til Now” with Brett Young, national TV appearances on ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” and has toured with Cole Swindell, Jordan Davis and is about to go on tour with Brett Young. Cooke is the co-founder of The 615 …

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Per Sundin 53:32

1+ y ago53:32

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Per Sundin became the CEO of Pophouse in 2019. Before that, he was the President of Universal Music Nordic Region and the Managing Director of Universal Music Sweden for more than a decade. In that role, he signed and broke EDM superstar Avicii. We talk all about it. Per was also the first label executive to partner with Spotify, driving the indust…

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Adam Doleac 57:14

1+ y ago57:14

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Adam Doleac is weeks away from his wedding and he still managed to find time to come onto the show. He just released his debut album "Barstool Whiskey Wonderland" and it's big! 18 songs big! You need to listen. He is getting ready to getting head out on his first headlining tour and we talk all about it. Adam has been grinding in Nashville for a lo…

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Lauren Weintraub 49:02

1+ y ago49:02

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If you're in Nashville, you know Lauren Weintraub. But you might not know the story of how she signed her first publishing deal with Big Machine Music and dropped out of college. If you're not in Nashville, Lauren should be on your radar, if she isn't already. She has over 450K followers on TikTok, recently signed with Virgin Music and has a brand …

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Dan Smyers 1:19:42

1+ y ago1:19:42

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Dan Smyers is a producer, songwriter, performer and one half of the duo Dan + Shay. You know the group. But do you know how they started? Or how Dan records Shay's flawless vocals? We cover it all. Dan is sharp and knows the business. This conversation gives you a glimpse into what it takes to be one of the biggest acts in all of music. Don't miss …

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Lindsay Ell 55:21

1+ y ago55:21

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If you're a country music fan, you know about Lindsay Ell and how great of a guitar player she is. You might not know that she was recently featured on a PBS series called American Anthems. Each episode of the show follows a different country star as they meet a local hero. The show has received wide critical praise, and the song "Let the Words Com…

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Chris Martin 53:19

1+ y ago53:19

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Chris Martin is the 6th generation owner of Martin Guitars. He has been at the helm of his family's business for the last 35 years and during his time has overseen massive growth of the guitar company. We talk about the family history, the pressure of keeping the legacy of Martin Guitars alive, how the guitars evolved through out the years, and so …

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Mitchell Tenpenny 1:00:33

1+ y ago1:00:33

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Mitchell Tenpenny has more than 1.3 billion global streams and recently made chart history with his #1 single “Truth About You.” The gold-selling song’s top of the chart success is the shortest span between #1 songs in the modern chart era with just three weeks since his last chart topper, Chris Young's "At The End Of The Bar". Mitchell is not afra…

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Avery Anna talks new music, Opry debut and building her team as a new artist 43:01

1+ y ago43:01

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Singer/songwriter Avery Anna is the talk of Nashville. She has over 1.5 million followers on TikTok and if you look at her content, you'll understand why. She was discovered after her song "Narcissist" went viral, but Avery's career is setting itself up to be so much more than just a TikTok moment. Her new EP "Mood Swings" drops October 7th. Avery …

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BRELAND talks news album, changing the country music landscape and his Lyft rating 50:45

1+ y ago50:45

50:45

BRELAND is in the studio this week to talk about his brand new album Cross Country. We talk about collaborating with A list artists like Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley and Pharrell Williams but we also talk about how BRELAND is creating his own path in the genre of country music. You're going to love this conversation and be inspired by BRELAND's conf…

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Alana Springsteen 50:30

1+ y ago50:30

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Alana Springsteen is a rising artist in Nashville. If you're in the industry, you know what she is about. She moved to town at the age of 14 and has been here for almost a decade. Yet, she is just getting started. This is her moment. Ever think that if only you learned music earlier in life, you would have become a superstar? Well Alana did just th…

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Cooper Alan talk mashups, building a following on social media, life on the road and so much more 55:25

1+ y ago55:25

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Cooper Alan is on track to become one of the biggest artists in the country format. Don't believe me? Just ask one of his 7.4 million followers on TikTok. In this conversation, you'll realize that the Cooper effect is not a gimmick or shtick that's just for TikTok. Cooper is the real deal and he knows music. He is self aware and open about his jour…

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Guthrie Trapp talks learning guitar, hanging with rock legends and the peanut butter brand that Billy Gibbons turned him onto 58:55

2y ago58:55

58:55

Guthrie Trapp is one of Nashville's first call guitar players. He's played with everyone including Garth Brooks, John Oates, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, Travis Tritt, Dolly Parton, Jerry Douglas and many others. Trapp's process is as unique as his playing and any myths you think you know about learning guitar get cleared up here. Listening to Trap…

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Brian Kelley, Brittney Kelley and Bryan Bulte talk Chill Cowboy Country Club, Brian's solo career and so much more 55:42

2y ago55:42

55:42

Brian Kelley of Florida George Line is on the podcast this week, along with wife Brittney Kelley and business partner Bryan Bulte. The trio talk about their new NFT project Chill Cowboy Country Club, BK's solo career, and what's around the corner. Everyone in this episode is incredibly well spoken and knowledgeable about the world of crypto. If you…

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Tyler Dial talks building a team, songwriting and best Catan strategy 49:33

2y ago49:33

49:33

Tyler Dial first started developing his chops as a performer in Austin while studying at the University of Texas, playing UT parties and bars on Sixth Street. He is now signed to Make Wake Management and just released a new EP with the help of Virgin Music. You need to listen. Especially to the song "Damn Denver", which Tyler had been holding onto …

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David Morris talks about his viral track “Carrying You Love”, how he has been grinding in the biz for years and how he got cleared to use the song. 46:27

2y ago46:27

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David Morris might have the biggest song in the world today. His track “Carrying Your Love” is number 2 on the TikTok viral sounds chart and climbing. Almost a million people have used the sound, including JoJo Siwa, and Tana Mongeau. If you’re on TikTok, you probably know it. What you probably don’t know is that David is from West Virgina and has …

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Cecilia Castleman talks working with Don Was, meeting John Mayer and recording her debut album 54:16

2y ago54:16

54:16

New artist alert! Cecilia Castleman might be the best artist you haven't heard yet. Her debut single Lonely Nights was produced by Don Was and it's out now on Glassnote Records. You need to listen. At just 21 years old, Castleman is managed by Paul McCartney's manager Scott Rodger and is signed to Big Yellow Dog. The insiders know about her. So sho…

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Restless Road talks touring with Kane Brown, how the band came together, and the secret to having 3 lead singers 59:33

2y ago59:33

59:33

Zach Beeken, Garret Nichols, and Colton Pack make up Restless Road. The group just finished their sold out headline "Bar Friends Tour" and their current single "Growing Old With You" is at country radio right now. We talk about how the group came together, connected with Kane Brown, built a following on social media and so much more. If you want to…

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Bobby Bones 1:05:15

2y ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Bobby Bones needs no introduction. This is episode #100. We are officially a real podcast.By Bobby Bones, Zak Kuhn

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Ray Fulcher talks writing "When It Rains It Pours", grinding as a Nashville songwriter, his relationship with Eric Church and so much more 47:33

2y ago47:33

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Ray Fulcher is one of Nashville's hottest songwriters. But he is also an artist on the rise. As an artist, Fulcher has been streamed over 40 million times and almost 21 million of those streams are derived from “Anything Like You Dance", his current radio single. We talk about his relationship with Eric Church, meeting Luke Combs, how we broke into…

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Chris Ruediger talks building The 615 House, the new class of artists coming in and who does the best mashups 45:17

2y ago45:17

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Chris Ruediger is the founder & CEO of The 615 House. The house is changing the way artists break in Nashville. And it's working! We talk about building the house from the ground up, the new crop of artists coming in, recording in Reba's old mansion and so much more. Chris knows social media better than anyone in Nashville. If you're an artist, thi…

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Jared Gutstadt talks Audio Up, the new media revolution and how to break an artist without a major label 40:49

2y ago40:49

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Jared Gutstadt is the CEO and founder of Audio Up, one of the most talked about music companies today. As a music producer and song writer, Jared has collaborated with Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley Bob Dylan, Lil Wayne, Steven Tyler, Machine Gun Kelly, 24kGoldn, T Bone Burnett and DJ Khaled. He is a two time Emmy nominee, 3 t…

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