In this insightful episode of the WHEN Stories podcast, we sit down with Chris Keaton, an experienced song plugger and North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductee. With decades of experience in the evolving music industry, Chris shares his journey from performer to song plugger and provides a behind-the-scenes look at how he connects songwriters with key decision-makers in Nashville.

Key topics include the dramatic shift from CD sales to streaming, how the current landscape levels the playing field for independent artists, and the unpredictable roller coaster of getting a song cut and turned into a hit. Chris dives deep into his passion for helping songwriters navigate the emotional highs and lows of the industry, offering invaluable insights into the process of pitching songs to top-tier artists.

If you’ve ever wondered how the music industry has transformed or what it takes to get a song heard, this episode will give you an insider’s perspective on the challenges, rewards, and constant evolution of music and songwriting.

Chris is a Nashville-based entertainment industry executive, award winning music publisher, artist management consultant and a 2016 Inductee in the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.

Website: https://chriskeaton.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chriskeatonpresents

Want to listen to Wendy Babcock's song, Revival? This is the latest song Chris is getting in front of music professions right now... https://soundcloud.com/user-94935675/revival-mp3?si=d8588e5574d241939b1c1f9dbda95550&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

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