Sam Stephens Email & Phone Number

On-Air: Creekside Mornings, 100.9 The Creek | WNEX-FMBTS: Conceptualizing, strategizing, creating, producing, and delivering thoughtful and authentic music and editorial content that shines a spotlight on the best and brightest in Americana, Country, Folk, and Roots music as well as the rich music history of Macon, Georgia through our partners Capricorn Sound Studios, Historic Grant's Lounge, and The Capitol Theatre.

Creator and Host of Rhinestone Radio on Apple Music Country, a one-hour bi-weekly radio show devoted to the education on and preservation of country icons and legends of the 60s and 70s, particularly the Nashville Sound and Countrypolitan eras. Special guests have included Dierks Bentley, Charlie Worsham, Barbara Mandrell, Tayla Lynn, Hannah Dasher, Ashley Campbell, Rissi Palmer, Darius Rucker and many more. Featured episodes have highlighted the legacies and music of Glen Campbell, Charley Pride, Loretta Lynn, Dottie West, Tammy Wynette, Connie and Marty Stuart, and the Outlaws of country music.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Independently created and implemented brand strategies for new and emerging artists and start-ups within the music industry, including image branding, press interactions, and general consulting regarding PR and editorial publishing.Developed and executed media plans for CMA and ACM winning artists, major label groups, including media training and crisis management for scenarios within the broadcast and print journalism world.

Forsyth, Georgia, United States

Guitar/Music History Instructor, Fine Arts coordinator and events manager for the pristine 1200-seat Monroe County Fine Arts Center in historic Forsyth, Georgia; home to all performing and visual arts productions of the number nine school system in the state of Georgia; premier host of region and state literary competitions for the Georgia High School Association; regional and national favorite tour stop of artists like Don McLean, Peter Noone, Suzy Bogguss, David Phelps, Sandi Patty and more; instructional facility for fine arts students K-12.

Nashville, Tn

Freelance editorial contributor for CMT.com. Published thousands of articles, biographical pieces, artist interviews, and multimedia content for the website. Also served as CMT.com's red carpet correspondent for specials and events.Correspondent for CMT and host of CMT’s Listen Up, a new music franchise that promotes up-and-coming artists with exclusive performances and interviews on CMT.com. Served as the syndicated on-air personality and red carpet correspondent for CMT Radio, guest appearing on the best morning shows in the country to dish the latest news and inside scoop on Country’s biggest stars. Also served as the source of the “Insider Buzz” for the nationally-syndicated CMT Radio Insider.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Daily editorial contributor to Cox's flagship country music news outlet, Rare Country. Also served as on-camera correspondent.

Dished on hot topics and entertainment news as a Country Music Insider for The Country Download, a new series through Country Now TV on YouTube.

Worked as a consultant and sound engineer as part of the team writing, designing, and installing the IAPPA-winning theme park show Pure Country Radio; also performed as a singer/dancer/show captain in park shows from 2007-2009.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English And Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: Poetry Society of GSU

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), English

Activities and Societies: Honors Society; ENCORE Players