Emily Stephenson

President, Publishing

Emily Stephenson is the President of Publishing at Downtown Music. Here are some key details about her:

She was appointed to the role of President of Publishing at Downtown Music in March 2023.1 2
Prior to becoming President, Stephenson served as the Vice President of Business Operations at Downtown Music Publishing.1 3
She has been with Downtown Music for over 10 years, having joined the company in 2011.3 4
In her role as President, Stephenson oversees all publishing efforts for Downtown's publishing companies, including Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust, and Sheer.1 2
Her responsibilities include client acquisition, business development, A&R, rights management, and client services.1 2
Stephenson is based in Nashville, Tennessee.1 3
Under her leadership, Downtown's publishing administration services manage nearly 2 million songwriters and more than 1.5 million copyrights.1 3
Some notable clients she has worked with include Ryan Tedder, Big Yellow Dog, and the John Lennon Estate.1 3
Since becoming President, Stephenson has led efforts resulting in key signings like Raja Kumari, Laurie Anderson, Josh Ramsay, and The National.5
She reports to Downtown Music President Pieter van Rijn in her current role.1 2

Emily Stephenson has played a significant role in Downtown Music's growth and success in the music publishing industry over the past decade, culminating in her appointment to lead the company's publishing division.