Papers are listed alphabetically by author

Did You Catch the Opener? Exploring the Transformative Dynamics of Opening Performances: A Quantitative Analysis on Streaming for Emerging Artists (abstract only, full article available in the 2024 MEIEA Journal)

Jeff Apruzzese, Drexel University

From Live at Heart to SXSW: The Meaning, Value and Effect of Music Industry Gatherings at Music Festivals in General and Showcase Festivals in Particular (abstract only)

Jonas Bjälesjö, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, Inland School of Business and Social Sciences

Bob Dylan’s Music Industry Revolution (abstract only)

Adam Caress, Middle Tennessee State University

Fair Pay in Music: Independent Artist Working Conditions in the 2020s

Michelle Conceison, Middle Tennessee State University

With support from Ella Sadler

There and Back Again: Songs of Conflict and Change in Sister Cities Belfast and Nashville (abstract only)

Jennifer Duck, Belmont University

Christa Ballard Tooley, Belmont University

Jodi Marr, Belmont University

Best Practices Aren’t Best: Teaching Social Media in Music (abstract only)

Erin Duvall, Belmont University

Is It Time To Rethink How We Utilize Experiential Learning In Preparing Students for Careers In The Music Industry? (abstract only)

Storm Gloor, University of Colorado Denver

A Historical and Textual Analysis of Taylor Swift’s Efforts to Regain Control of her Master Recordings (Abstract Only)

Jason Lee Guthrie, Clayton State University

Kate Stewart, Jacksonville State University

Creative Cluster Life Cycle: Nashville Music City

Dan Galen Hodges Jr., University of Colorado Denver

Playing With Fire: The Case Against Work-For-Hire Language In Sound Recording Agreements (abstract only)

Tim Kappel, Loyola University New Orleans

Loren Wells, Columbia College Chicago

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: Cab Calloway and the Performance of Artistic Identity (abstract only)

Paul Linden, University of Southern Mississippi

Teaching Project Management Through Concepts of Blended Learning, Gamification, and Scaffolding (abstract only)

Henric Lindström, Linnaeus University School of Business and Economics

Hardcore Nostalgia at Furnace Fest (abstract only)

Andrew Mall, Northeastern University

Nathan Myrick, Mercer University

Who Put the “AI” in “Fair Use”??? (abstract only)

Matthew O’Brien, University of Colorado Denver

The “Purple People Eater” in U.S. Pop Culture (abstract only)

Benom Plumb, University of the Pacific

Experiential Learning as Pedagogy for Music Industry Careers

Jeremy Polley, University of South Carolina

Understanding K-pop’s Compact Disc Sales Domination in America (abstract only)

Waleed Rashidi, California State University, Fullerton

Teaching Music Theory to Music Industry Students

Christopher Reali, Ramapo College of New Jersey

Resonating Sentiments: Examining the Impact of Yelp Reviews on Independent Music Venues (abstract only)

Stan Renard, The University of Oklahoma

Facilitating a Student Global Research Project (abstract only)

Katy Richards, Australian College of the Arts

Bring on the Bad: Dismantling Fear, Judgement, and Creative Myths that Keep Songwriters From Growing (abstract only)

Bess Rogers, Middle Tennessee State University

Time Travel in the Classroom: Utilizing Journal Articles to Challenge Music Industry Students’ Perspectives (abstract only)

Bruce Ronkin, Northeastern University

Top-ranked and the Imperceptible Weakness: The Lack of Music and Entertainment Business Higher Education Within Brazilian Music Industries

Fábio A. Sabetta-Morales, Souza Lima College-Conservatory of Music

An Analysis of the Organizational Structure and Operation of Student-Run Record Labels (abstract only)

Denise Shackelford, Middle Tennessee State University

The Certainty of Death and Taxes: A Study of the Right of Publicity and Its Post-Mortem Tax Complexities (abstract only)

Greg Smith, PhD candidate, University of South Carolina

Emerging Court Cases Involving the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Creative Content

Stan Soocher, University of Colorado Denver, Emeritus

The Influence of Motivation and Intention on Consumer Attitudes and Acceptance of AI Music (abstract only)

Joe Steinhardt, Drexel University

Creating A Culture of International Exploration (abstract only)

Kim Wangler, Appalachian State University

Reimagining Original Classic Hit Songs Using Artist-Driven AI and Neuroscience to Promote Health and Well-Being: Implications, Limitations, and Innovation

Hal Weary, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Empowering Future Music Industry Professionals by Integrating Sync Licensing into Music Industry Education (abstract only)

Ben Yonas, Georgia State University

Al Thrash, Georgia State University

Marching to the Beat: American Popular Entertainment and the Economics of War (abstract only)

Shawn David Young, York College of Pennsylvania

English Proficiency and the Success of Immigrant Musicians in the COVID-19 Era in the United States (abstract only)

Ying Zhen, Wesleyan College

Cameron M. Weber, Independent