Grace Howe
Nashville,TN
Summary
Music industry professional with 3+ years of experience in A&R, artist relations, executive support, and tour management. Experienced in supporting record label executives, cultivating relationships with developing artists, and contributing to the A&R signing process. Most recently served as Tour Manager for an opening artist on a national arena tour, overseeing day-to-day touring operations across 25 shows.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Tour Manager
Artist - Gabriella Rose
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2026 - 09.2026
- Ella Langley Dandelion Tour support
- Ole 60 Smokestack Town Tour support
- Festivals: coordinated two performances for Stagecoach 2026 , Big Sky Festival Montana 2026, & CMA Fest 2026 Dr Pepper Stage
- Coordinated travel logistics for tour schedule and venue arrangements, including all transportation, accommodation and adjacent services for entire crew
- Managed artist's itinerary, ensuring timely arrivals and departures at each location
- Handled tour budgets, costs, settlements and allotted finances
- Coordinated daily operations of the tour team while traveling on-site to ensure timely arrival at each destination
- Communicated with venue and festival staff to confirm technical requirements and setup needs.
- Handled merchandise sales during shows on Ole 60 headline tour, maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Supported sound and lighting checks before performances, ensuring optimal conditions.
- Transported crew driving van with 6x12 cargo trailer through established routes.
A&R Coordinator
MCA (Music Corporation of America)
Nashville, TN
06.2025 - 07.2026
- Assisted with studio session coordination for MCA artists.
- Worked with publishers, managers, songwriters, and producers to help move projects forward.
- Prepared progress reports for multiple A&R projects.
- Managed artist interactions and hosted prospective signees throughout the A&R evaluation process.
- Organized travel accommodations and visit schedules for prospective artists meeting with the MCA A&R team
- Attended live shows, concerts, and other events to help identify talent.
- Kept industry contact lists current and organized.
Executive Assistant | Dave Cobb & Stephanie Wright
Music Corporation of America (MCA)
Nashville, Tennessee
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Coordinated both the Chief Creative Officer and EVP of A&R's day-to-day schedule, travel, meetings, calls, and related administrative support tasks.
- Arranged introductions through meetings between label executives and prospective artists.
A&R Assistant
Universal Music Group
Nashville, TN
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported Executive Vice President with all calendar coordination, travel arrangements, and daily schedule updates.
- Coordinated weekly team meetings and prepared agendas for department members.
- Organized artist writing and recording camps from planning through on-site support.
- Updated artist and song databases with accurate records and timely information.
- Researched emerging talent in order to present new opportunities to the A&R team.
- Provided artist and production support for label’s annual Country Radio Seminar at the Ryman in 2024 & 2025
A&R Assistant
Kill Rock Stars
Nashville, TN
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained calendars of executive members and schedules each weekly team meeting & all artist meetings
- Constructed unique artwork videos for album tracks for YouTube & social media promotion
- Created press releases for single premieres
- Tracked analytic updates artist-by-artist & created summary reports
- Updated official Kill Rock Stars “Weekly” playlist across all streaming platforms, in addition to official label sampler playlist
- Assisted President and Founder throughout label showcases at SXSW and Americanafest
Matching Support
Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC)
Nashville, TN
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Matched sound recording data with musical works data by cross-referencing available data points and completing outside research.
- Worked independently with strong dependability, managing high data volume with careful attention to detail.
- Investigated source data thoroughly to support accurate matching
- Performed data entry and cleanup tasks across records.
- Reviewed peer work, confirming accuracy before completion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Creative Media
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2022
Skills
- Artist relations
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Broad musical knowledge
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Three years of travel arrangement and logistics experience for high-level executives
Timeline
Tour Manager
Artist - Gabriella Rose
01.2026 - 09.2026
Executive Assistant | Dave Cobb & Stephanie Wright
Music Corporation of America (MCA)
07.2025 - 01.2026
A&R Coordinator
MCA (Music Corporation of America)
06.2025 - 07.2026
A&R Assistant
Universal Music Group
01.2024 - 05.2025
Matching Support
Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC)
09.2022 - 12.2023
A&R Assistant
Kill Rock Stars
08.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Creative Media
The University of Alabama