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AIMP Nashville Hosts “State of the Music Publishing Industry” Update with NMPA

President & CEO David Israelite

September 23rd at The Listening Room, ahead of NSAI Awards

The Nashville Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) is
pleased to announce a special event, “State of the Music Publishing Industry: An Update
from David Israelite,” taking place Tuesday, September 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at The Listening
Room Café in Nashville.
David Israelite, President & CEO of the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), is
one of the most influential voices in the music industry today. Since taking the helm of the NMPA
in 2005, he has overseen groundbreaking victories on behalf of publishers and songwriters,
including the largest Copyright Royalty Board rate increase in history, landmark royalty
agreements with streaming platforms, and the passage of the Music Modernization Act, which

created the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC). His leadership has elevated the profile of
music publishers worldwide, ensuring that creators are better compensated in the digital era.
Named multiple times to Billboard’s Power 100, Israelite also serves on the boards of the
Songwriters Hall of Fame and Special Olympics DC, and previously served on the board of
the Country Music Association (CMA). In addition, he is President of the NMPA S.O.N.G.S.
Foundation, which supports emerging songwriters through scholarships and direct services.
At AIMP Nashville’s September event, Israelite will share his perspective on the current state
of music publishing, including pressing industry issues and legislative updates shaping the
future of songwriter and publisher rights. This timely conversation coincides with the morning of
the NSAI Awards, making it a must-attend event for Nashville’s music business community.
“David’s leadership has been pivotal in shaping the legal and business framework that
underpins our entire industry,” said AIMP Nashville President, John Ozier. “We’re thrilled to
host him in Nashville for what promises to be an invaluable session for publishers, songwriters,
and industry professionals navigating today’s rapidly changing landscape.”