Measurable change. Real careers.
Equal Access is working to expand opportunity in country music by investing in artists and managers from historically excluded communities. Our work supports both the voices on stage and the people behind the scenes helping shape the industry.
22
Artists & Managers Supported
23
Music Videos Produced
$560k
Direct Funding Distributed
100+
Industry Connections / Participant
80+
New Country Songs Released
6
Grand Ole Opry Debuts
New Music in the World
More than 80 new country songs have been released by Equal Access artists.
23 music videos have helped share these stories with new audiences.
Career Breakthroughs
Participants in the Equal Access program have achieved major industry milestones including:
Grand Ole Opry debuts
Label signings
Publishing deals
Radio airplay
Music videos featured on CMT
National media coverage
Additional highlights include:
3 managers hired by labels
8 managers expanded their rosters with country artists
8 artists had videos premiere on the CMT Times Square Billboard
Supporting the Entire Ecosystem
Equal Access doesn’t just support the artists audiences see on stage. We invest in the people behind the scenes who help build sustainable careers.
Managers in the program have launched businesses, secured speaking opportunities, and gained press coverage that allowed them to focus fully on their work in music.
Our cohorts have also brought new creative professionals into the country music industry, including videographers, designers, and digital strategists who previously had little access to the genre.