This year’s #bratsummit will kick off with a showcase and curated networking session on Monday, Sept. 30 at Riverside Revival. Learn more about the performers and industry professionals here:
Monday, September 30, 2024
GRAMMY U Showcase
Fall Summit Kickoff Event
In collaboration with the Recording Academy Nashville Chapter
Doors: 6 p.m. CT
Riverside Revival
1600 Riverside Dr, Nashville, TN 37216
Three siblings unlock one harmony as Girl Named Tom. The trio—Bekah, Joshua, and Caleb Liechty—made history as the only group to win NBC’s The Voice. With over 25 million streams from hits like “River,” “The Chain,” and “Dust in the Wind,” they gained momentum with their independent release, Another World EP. After signing with Republic Records, they released their debut holiday EP, One More Christmas, which reached No. 1 on the iTunes Charts, and supported Pentatonix on a major arena tour. Since 2022, they have performed over 200 shows, captivating audiences on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, singing for the Indy 500, and returning to The Voice Finale. Their harmony continues to resonate with the 2023 single “What A View” and upcoming music in 2024, including “Get A Little Lost.”
Alicia Warwick is the Senior Executive Director of the Recording Academy Nashville Chapter, where she oversees initiatives and programming for all genres and directs a diverse Board of music creators and executives. She has previously served as National Membership Director for the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
Eleonore Denig is a Nashville-based violinist, string arranger, and contractor with 18 years of experience, collaborating with artists like COIN and Mavis Staples, while also running a home studio for remote projects, performing at notable venues, and actively mentoring future generations in music through initiatives like The Recording Academy’s GRAMMY U.
Latoya Bennett-Johnson is the VP of Global Sponsorships at Mastercard, where she leads music and entertainment partnerships while advocating for DEI through various committees, leveraging her entrepreneurial background to create authentic artist collaborations, and enjoying a career that spans sponsorship, experiential marketing, and the arts.
Sarah DeMarco is a music industry executive with a background at Rostrum Records, where she helped launch artists like Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller, and currently works at Amazon Music. She also founded LDR Brands, a tech-integrated luxury accessory collection for women featured at New York Fashion Week.
Todd Dupler is the Chief Advocacy & Public Policy Officer for the Recording Academy®, where he champions creators' rights and coordinates advocacy initiatives across regional chapters, leveraging over 25 years of experience in Washington, D.C., including key achievements like the Music Modernization Act.
Allie Anderson serves as a Human Resources Business Partner at the Mechanical Licensing Collective, where she has supported the distribution of over $2 billion in streaming royalties since 2021. Her previous experience includes HR and Project Management roles at Warner Music Group and CTK Management.
Our keynote panel, featuring Charli XCX and Troye Sivan, will dive into how their recent albums and co-headlining their SWEAT tour became pop culture phenomenon. Discover their approach to songwriting, blending genres, and pushing boundaries to develop an iconic sound. This panel is in collaboration with the Recording Academy
Songwriters and Composers Wing.
Charli XCX has redefined the music landscape with her avant-pop and electronic sound, seamlessly blending underground and mainstream influences. Her sixth studio album, BRAT, released in June, has received widespread critical acclaim and features the viral hit “Guess” with Billie Eilish, which topped the UK charts. Charli's innovative marketing strategies, including pop-up DJ sets and surprise collaborations with artists like Lorde and Robyn, have made waves in pop culture. With a Mercury Prize nomination for BRAT and a track record of pushing boundaries in the industry, Charli continues to solidify her status as a trailblazer in contemporary music.
Troye Sivan is a GRAMMY-nominated Australian singer, songwriter, and actor who has become a global icon in pop music and LGBTQIA+ representation. With over 26 billion streams and 10 million adjusted albums sold, his third studio album, Something To Give Each Other, has solidified his place in the industry. The hit single “Rush” received two GRAMMY nominations and won an ARIA Award for ‘Song of the Year.’ After completing the European leg of his tour, he will kick off the SWEAT Tour with Charli XCX in the U.S. this fall before returning to Australia for the next leg of his solo tour.
Leland is a Golden Globe-nominated songwriter, executive producer, and DJ. Responsible for contributing to some of the most notable pop and country releases, he’s the main collaborator and co-writer for Troye Sivan, having co-written all previous albums with Troye, including 9 out of 10 songs on his 2023 album, Something to Give Each Other. Most notably off the album, he co-wrote the 2x Grammy-nominated lead single, “Rush”. He’s also co-written hit songs for Cher, Ava Max (“Kings and Queens” ), Selena Gomez (“Rare” and “Fetish”), BTS, Ariana Grande, Kelsea Ballerini, Charli XCX, Lauv, and more. Leland has served as a songwriter, on-camera talent, and consulting producer for the Emmy Award-winning competition series RuPaul’s Drag Race.
