Music Business Gameplan Jerry Kimbrough (Ray Stevens)

Mastering the Long Game with Jerry Kimbrough
Podcast: The Music Business Gameplan

In this episode, we sit down with one of Nashville’s most respected guitarists and educators—Jerry Kimbrough. From laying down tracks in the studio with top-tier artists to lighting up the stage with Ray Stevens, Jerry has built a multi-decade career on skill, strategy, and staying power.

We dive into the inner workings of session life in Music City, the dynamics of performing live, and what it really takes to build a sustainable career as a working musician. As an adjunct professor at Vanderbilt and MTSU, Jerry also shares what today’s students need to understand about the evolving music industry—from business fundamentals to creative resilience.

Whether you're a musician, manager, or aspiring artist, this episode is packed with wisdom, war stories, and a gameplan for thriving in today’s music business.