Ryan L. Cunningham Email & Phone Number

Nashville, TN, US

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

• Responsible for building out the country roster for ONErpm and Verge Records by identifying and signing talented artists in the country music space.
• Working with a roster that includes Trace Adkins, Chuck Wicks, Brett Kissel, Struggle Jennings, Julie Roberts, Love and Theft, and more.
• Have signed artists such as William Michael Morgan, Gene Watson, Wynn Williams, Jesslee, Moonshine Bandits, and more.
• Working with artists to help build proper release strategies and timelines, ensuring their music is pitched properly to all DSPs.
• Have built strong relationships with artists, managers, publishers, talent agencies, and producers to help in finding artists for ONErpm’s roster.
• Developing opportunities for ONErpm/Verge artists to further their career and showcase talent, such as ONErpm’s Whiskey Jam Takeover, securing performances at PBR, and helping to secure booking agents.

Nashville, TN

• Sign, manage, and develop up-and-coming artists and writers signed to Music Row Management including Caroline Allen, Shelby Lee Lowe, Queeva, and Karen Waldrup.
• Manage the booking process for live shows of the Grammy, ACM, and CMA award-winning band, Shenandoah. Manage the same booking logistics for American Idol Top 40 Contestant, Payton Taylor.
• Negotiate contracts that secure licenses and offer distribution deals.
• Consult artists on pitching their music to major Digital Service Providers (DSPs) including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music,Pandora, and Amazon Music.
• Execute PR and marketing for the artists through radio and media tours.
• Develop artist branding partnerships with companies such as Jack Daniel's, Coca-Cola, Country Rebel, Kyser Musical Products, Rhythmic Rebellion, and PRA Audio

• The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade association. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 active and professional members.
• Responsible for building strong relationships with music publishers, record labels, professional songwriters, and other music industry professionals to help NSAI’s mission of educating, celebrating, elevating, and.
• Directing the Membership Team while launching the NSAI Member Awards, NSAI’s Top 40 presented by the Bob Kingsley Estate, RISE (Remote Interactive Songwriter Education), Fresh Finds, NSAI’s Songwriter Spotlight, and.
• Connecting songwriters and artists with music publishers to help them in securing a publishing deal. Set up co-writes, gave song feedback, and pitched songs/songwriters to publishers.
• In charge of NSAI’s Online Pitch and Online Song Feedback services where I am responsible for booking music publishers, record labels, and professional songwriters as guests.
• Have booked guests that include Rhett Akins, Eric Paslay, John Oates (Hall & Oates), Tony Arata, Tom Douglas, Liz Rose, and many top music publishers and record labels.

Nashville, TN

Managing and developing Banner Music artists Shelby Lee Lowe and James Robert Webb. Responsible for artist management, artist development, radio promotion (radio tours and media visits), album and single releases, PR and marketing campaigns, booking shows, contract negotiations, signing artists, A&R, brand development and social media strategies/marketing..

Nashville, TN

Successfully managed and developed the social presence for a diverse roster of independent artists such as Ashton Shephard, Lance Carpenter, Noah Guthrie, Travis Rice, Jericho Woods and more. Also managed social media for major clients such as Buddy Lee Attractions (Lorrie Morgan, Darryl Worley, Daryle Singletary, Andy Griggs, Mark Wills) and the Americana.

Nashville, TN

Currently building OakHill Music through the development and discovery of artists and songwriters. (A&R at OakHill Music from July 2013 - January 2015 when I was promoted to A&R Director)OakHill Music approached me in 2013 to help build their record label from the ground up. I was charged with discovering, developing, and signing new talent, overseeing the.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Aviv Moon Productions is one of the largest video production and digital marketing companies in the Southeast. Managed social media for various clients in the music, entertainment, and business fields. Managed social media for the company’s largest client, a $4M International non-profit that needed to reach a global audience. I increased their social.

High Point, NC

Developed the name, brand and voice of a multi-million dollar company through social media and the digital marketing. I ran all e-commerce sites while also creating an online presence for French Laundry Home and all of their affiliated brands. Created content for all social media outlets while also taking on a large role in handling existing clients of the.

Charlotte, NC

Successfully managed and marketed a diverse portfolio of Major and Minor League Sports Teams as well as various entertainment clients including but not limited to: The Atlanta Braves, The Charlotte Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Charlotte Checkers; Walt Disney World, Harrah's Casino, Domino's Pizza, Quiznos, Subway and various high end golf courses and spas.

Experienced marketing and sales in a culturally diverse world market from one of the largest entertainment powerhouses on the planet. Was involved in the creative sales and marketing of high end merchandise and products that were created by Walt Disney World, Disney and Pixar. A high level of interaction with people from all over the world helped me.

Bachelor'S Degree, Music Production

Recording Arts, 3.9

Film/Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Vice President of Sigma Nu Fraternity

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program