MURFREESBORO, Tenn., April 30 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news release:
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee State University students got an inside look at the realities of building a music industry career during a recent visit from artist manager and entrepreneur Rick Barker, known for his early work with Taylor Swift.
Speaking in the Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment's television studio, Barker addressed students from classes taught by professors Susan Hamilton and Denise Shackelford, sharing both the professional milestones and personal challenges that shaped his path from radio to artist management and consulting.
Barker opened candidly, describing a difficult early life that included...