Manager and Director of Artist DevelopmentAustin Marshall has joined Starstruck Entertainment in the role of manager and director of artist development. His colleagues include Starstruck Management Group’s Narvel Blackstock, Brandon Blackstock and Kelli Haywood.Marshall, who formerly served as executive vice president of Play It Again Publishing, will focus on signing and cultivating new talent for the management team including songwriters for Starstruck Writers Group at the… Show more Manager and Director of Artist DevelopmentAustin Marshall has joined Starstruck Entertainment in the role of manager and director of artist development. His colleagues include Starstruck Management Group’s Narvel Blackstock, Brandon Blackstock and Kelli Haywood.Marshall, who formerly served as executive vice president of Play It Again Publishing, will focus on signing and cultivating new talent for the management team including songwriters for Starstruck Writers Group at the music entertainment agency.“As we continue expanding artist development at Starstruck, I am very proud to have Austin Marshall join us as a manager and director of artist development,” said Starstruck Entertainment founder Narvel Blackstock. “Austin’s experience in artist development, touring and music publishing will be a great asset to all the artists currently at Starstruck and to new talent we will be developing.”“The industry has neglected the process of developing emerging artists. They’re not developing artists, they’re developing singles. At Starstruck, that’s not the case,” said Marshall. “We are working with individuals who are passionate about their craft, committed to making music for their developing fan base and determined to put it all on the line as an entertainer. I am thrilled to be in an environment where we can give those artists, new and established, every opportunity to realize our shared vision.” Show less

VP of 2 Chord GA Music

Host/ Music Director (April 2009 to June 2011)• Created and hosted the Local Mail Radio Show, a weekly guide highlighting local and national touring acts playing in Oxford, MS each week. • Produced live, in-house performances from touring acts for each show.• Responsible for obtaining sponsors and working with the individual needs of each business/concert venue. • Gained knowledge about the independent, local, and national touring artists currently playing around the… Show more Host/ Music Director (April 2009 to June 2011)• Created and hosted the Local Mail Radio Show, a weekly guide highlighting local and national touring acts playing in Oxford, MS each week. • Produced live, in-house performances from touring acts for each show.• Responsible for obtaining sponsors and working with the individual needs of each business/concert venue. • Gained knowledge about the independent, local, and national touring artists currently playing around the U.S.• Managed the show’s website and social networks to provide listeners with the option to listen to each show online. Show less

Assistant Manager/Program Director/DJ (April 2009 to June 2011)• Co-hosted the Lunch Break as afternoon personality for the top rated locally owned and operated radio station in the North Mississippi region.• Scripted and produced weekly commercials and announced a wide range of voice-overs for clients.• Assisted both programming and promotions staffs in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the station's image.• Administered customer service by building a rapport… Show more Assistant Manager/Program Director/DJ (April 2009 to June 2011)• Co-hosted the Lunch Break as afternoon personality for the top rated locally owned and operated radio station in the North Mississippi region.• Scripted and produced weekly commercials and announced a wide range of voice-overs for clients.• Assisted both programming and promotions staffs in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the station's image.• Administered customer service by building a rapport with listeners and advertisers.• Assisted advertisers with marketing strategies in the Oxford area to generate business growth.• Hosted live remote broadcasts at various advertisers and concert venues throughout the community. Show less

Director/Founder (May 2008 to June 2011)• Created, managed and hosted an annual three day music festival that has become a staple event in the community of Oxford, MS. o The festival has consistently generated enough profit to sustain each following year and donate a portion of the profit to local charities• Attained over twenty local sponsors each year to help fund the festival.• Scheduled and worked with over thirty artists and bands each year and executed contracts for… Show more Director/Founder (May 2008 to June 2011)• Created, managed and hosted an annual three day music festival that has become a staple event in the community of Oxford, MS. o The festival has consistently generated enough profit to sustain each following year and donate a portion of the profit to local charities• Attained over twenty local sponsors each year to help fund the festival.• Scheduled and worked with over thirty artists and bands each year and executed contracts for each.• Directed a successful work force of ten over the past three years.• Hosted as MC for the festival and other charity events that the festival sponsored. Show less