September 19th | 12 Noon | Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center (Delta Pavilion)
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Discussion Panel
Hosted By:
Barry Rogers of Wayne Public Relations
I've been helping people tell their stories my whole career. Whether it was through playing an artist's song on the radio, producing television segments, booking press interviews as a publicist, or overseeing day to day operations for an independent film studio... I've been blessed to do what I love, and I've always had a great appreciation for narrative that's compelling.
My career journey started in high school, when I was hired to DJ for a local radio station in Winnsboro, Texas. From there, I worked my way up to the Dallas radio market. Soon after college, I went into television, starting off first as a production assistant and then later becoming a segment producer on a DFW based daytime talk show. Eventually, that lead me into public relations, where I've been able to build a career helping others with their brands.
My career journey started in high school, when I was hired to DJ for a local radio station in Winnsboro, Texas. From there, I worked my way up to the Dallas radio market. Soon after college, I went into television, starting off first as a production assistant and then later becoming a segment producer on a DFW based daytime talk show. Eventually, that lead me into public relations, where I've been able to build a career helping others with their brands.
Discussion Panelists:
KENT WELLS
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Over his 4 decades long career in Nashville he has recorded and performed with many iconic artists across multiple genres. He has performed all over the world as a guitarist and backing vocalist for many of music’s top selling artists and record -breaking tours appearing in the most prestigious venues around the world including, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, The Royal Albert Hall, Red Rocks, Hollywood Bowl, Texas Stadium, A Capital 4th Celebrations, Grand Ole’ Opry and Olympic Stadium Munich to name a few. His list of Television credits is extensive as well including, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with David Letterman, Ellen DeGeneres show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, BBC Live, CMA Awards, ACM Awards, Blockbuster Video Awards, Austin City Limits and many more.
His recording and production credits which includes hundreds of projects are wide ranging and extremely diverse as well! He is in the top 1% of producers worldwide in streams and downloads and has many RIAA certified Billboard number one albums and certified Gold and Platinum selling albums both in Europe, Australia and the US, including Dolly Parton’s two highest Billboard debuting Albums of her career. Kent also holds the rare distinction of having Grammy, Oscar and Emmy nominations for his work. Notable clients: Dolly Parton, Bela Fleck, Brooks and Dunn, Crystal Gayle, Elton John, Emmy Lou Harris, Girl Named Tom, John Fogherty, Kenny Rogers, Kieth Whitley, Linda Davis, Michael Buble, Natalie Grant, Pat Benetar, Reba McEntire, Rob Holfard, Sheryl Crowe, Steve Perry, Steven Tyler, Stevie Nicks, Tanya Tucker, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, The Oak Ridge Boys, Travis Tritt, Willie Nelson, and Zach Williams. |
AARON CRISLER
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Aaron Crisler is a Nashville-based publicist, media strategist and entertainment industry veteran celebrating 30 years in the entertainment business. Beginning his career as a performer at age 18, his journey has taken him from the stage and recording studio to entertainment photography, red carpets and national publicity.A native of Austell, Georgia, Crisler performed at Dollywood in the late 1990s and later pursued Gospel music, recording the duet “High & Mighty” with Dolly Parton in 2003. After moving to Nashville in 2005, he built a career as an entertainment photographer before an unexpected opportunity handling an artist’s GRAMMY® red carpet helped launch his career in public relations.
In 2015, Crisler founded Conduit Publicity, where he has developed national media campaigns for artists, personalities, nonprofits and entertainment projects across music, television, theatre, faith and live events. His work has included Dolly Parton, Delilah, Gloria Gaynor, Loretta Lynn, Jason Crabb, Neal McCoy, Don Moen, Jamie Grace and HGTV’s Property Brothers, among others. Crisler was named one of the Nashville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, serves on the Board of Directors of Point Hope, the nonprofit founded by nationally syndicated radio personality Delilah. Three decades after beginning his career, Crisler brings a unique perspective to his work shaped by experience as a performer, recording artist, photographer, publicist, entrepreneur and media strategist. |
JOHN MIKE NICHOLS
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Talent Agent/Booking Agent at RMA Presents
RMA Presents: Event Booking We work with hundreds of professional performers and have satisfied clients throughout OH, WV, PA, KY, PA, VA, and the entire east coast. Event Production RMA can also provide turn-key solutions for the perfect Stage, Lighting & Sound for your special event. A great entertainment will sound and look better with our production teams. Corporate Events We can help you create a corporate or private event that will be the envy of your industry. A combination of great entertainment and business relationships |
ERIC DAHL
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Eric Dahl is a Nashville-based TV, radio, and podcast show host, writer for multiple magazines, and a published author with over 40 years in media. His hobbies include playing and collecting guitars, singing, writing songs, and winemaking. Dahl has played guitar since he was 5 years old, thanks to his father, Jerry Dahl, who was a bassist. Dahl holds a BA in Mass Communications and a Music Minor in Jazz and classical guitar from Southeast Missouri State University and briefly studied at Belmont University. Eric came to national attention in 2009 when he purchased and returned B.B. King’s previously stolen 80th Birthday Lucille from a Las Vegas pawnshop. King then permitted him to write a book about his Lucille guitars titled “B.B. King’s Lucille and the Loves Before Her,” which he released in 2013. A 2nd Edition followed in October of 2020, which included six new chapters and a forward by the late Southern Rock/Country Music Legend and Grand Ole Opry member Charlie Daniels.
He created the “Rock & Review with Eric Dahl” on FOX 17 News in January of 2012. Over 1,100 music-based segments have aired over the 13 seasons of the show. Dahl focuses on musical artists, bands, music book authors, and music documentarians of all genres of music. The “Rock & Review with Eric Dahl” launched into syndication in January of 2025 and is now viewed in 25 markets across the US, reaching over 19 million viewers weekly. To date, Dahl has over 10,000 published magazine articles covering music gear, artists, music books, and vintage instruments for publications including: Maverick Country (UK), Guitar Tech + Recording, Collectible Guitar, American Songwriter, Guitar World, Music Radar, and Christian Musician. He currently contributes regularly to Worship Musician and Guitar.com publications. |
JAY HARPER
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Jay Harper is a Nashville-based, award-winning voice actor and audio production specialist. He announces the play-by-play on The Game Time Sports Network. He has also been a network news anchor and on-air radio personality in major markets across the country. Jay provides voiceovers for corporate narrations, telephone IVR, radio, TV, online commercials, and more.
He is also the live announcer at the Josie Music Awards. |
