This episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting Inc. What if you could get an in-depth look at your thinking?Chris Keaton is an award winning music publisher, artist management consultant and entertainment industry executive who resides in Nashville, Tennessee.A 2016, inductee of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, he is also a twenty eight year voting member of The Recording Academy (The Grammys). He has also served as a judge in the Miss America Organization.He serves as a Brand Ambassador and influencer for the retail giant Macy's and a Brand Ambassador for Dior Parfums.Formerly VP of Music Publishing for Roy Orbison’s widow, the late Barbara Orbison, he was also executive producer of Tony Award winning Broadway star, Lea Salonga’s sensational live album, The Journey So Far . He has helped guide the indy artist careers of Tora Fisher, Mike Younger, Johnny Orr, Nine Mile High, and DeDe Wedekind and was instrumental in creating, planning and executing successful radio campaigns for Tora Fisher (Drown) and Johnny Orr (Well Get By-The Autism Song).Additionally Keaton assembled the team who wrote the new State Song for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Our Great Virginia.He co-authored the books The Seven Stupid Mistakes People Make Trying To Get Into The Music Business and The Change 14, Insights Into Self Empowerment and has just released his latest project Dapper.He serves as a Brand Ambassador and influencer for the retail giant Macy's and a Brand Ambassador for Dior Parfums.Chris has served on many boards including the Nashville Ballet, the Virginia Museum of Transportation and the Advisory Council of Nashville’s W.O. Smith Community Music School. He also was a mentor in Lipscomb University’s Joshua Project.Checkout Chris' new book -  https://store.bookbaby.com/book/dapper1 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit debcrowe.substack.com