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Administrators of Gospel Music to Host 44th Annual Conference in Brentwood, Tennessee
The Administrators of Gospel Music (AGM) will hold its 44th Annual Conference on Monday, October 5, 2026. The event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Grace Community Church, 5711 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN 37027.
Founded in 1983, AGM has long served as a collaborative community for professionals in Christian music publishing, record labels, artist management, entertainment law, and related fields. The organization provides a forum for addressing common challenges, sharing knowledge, and building professional relationships.
AGM’s stated mission is “to foster standards of excellence in Christian music rights administration through education, professional relationships, and the sharing of information.” The upcoming conference is intended to advance that mission through a full day of learning, networking, worship, and conversation.
The conference schedule includes keynote presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. Speakers announced for the 44th event include Joe Brazil, an entertainment lawyer; Greg Seneff, senior attorney at The Seneff Law Office; Ashley Joyce, SVP of Legal & Business Affairs at the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA); Ryan O’Grady, assistant VP of Member Services at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP); and Andrew Mitchell, chief analytics and automation officer at the Music Licensing Company (MLC). Additional sessions will cover publishing, administration, and other industry topics.
Registration for the conference is now open. Attendees can purchase tickets through the AGM website, and the full conference schedule is available online. The event is open to all professionals involved in Christian music rights administration.
In a statement released by AGM, President Tegan McCormick said, “We are excited to gather together again for another year of learning, connecting, and worshiping as a community.” She added that the organization’s mission “remains true: To foster standards of excellence in Christian music rights administration through education, professional relationships, and the sharing of information.”
The conference is positioned as a key gathering for industry stakeholders. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange best practices, discuss evolving legal and technological developments, and strengthen networks that support the broader Christian music ecosystem.
AGM’s history of convening professionals across publishing, administration, and performance rights organizations underscores its role in shaping industry standards. By bringing together attorneys, licensing experts, and business leaders, the conference aims to address the rapid changes affecting rights management, digital distribution, and royalty collection.
The event’s location at Grace Community Church in Brentwood provides a worship‑centered environment that aligns with AGM’s emphasis on faith‑based community. The church’s facilities accommodate the full day of sessions, including worship moments and informal networking.
Industry observers note that the 44th AGM Conference will continue the organization’s tradition of fostering collaboration among Christian music rights professionals. The conference’s focus on education and relationship‑building reflects the ongoing need for clear standards and shared knowledge in a market that is increasingly digital.
As the conference approaches, AGM encourages interested parties to register early to secure a spot. The organization’s website offers additional information about the event, including detailed session topics and speaker bios.
The 44th Annual AGM Conference will therefore serve as a pivotal event for Christian music rights professionals, offering a platform for learning, worship, and industry dialogue in the context of a rapidly evolving music landscape.
Founded in 1983, AGM has long served as a collaborative community for professionals in Christian music publishing, record labels, artist management, entertainment law, and related fields. The organization provides a forum for addressing common challenges, sharing knowledge, and building professional relationships.
AGM’s stated mission is “to foster standards of excellence in Christian music rights administration through education, professional relationships, and the sharing of information.” The upcoming conference is intended to advance that mission through a full day of learning, networking, worship, and conversation.
The conference schedule includes keynote presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. Speakers announced for the 44th event include Joe Brazil, an entertainment lawyer; Greg Seneff, senior attorney at The Seneff Law Office; Ashley Joyce, SVP of Legal & Business Affairs at the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA); Ryan O’Grady, assistant VP of Member Services at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP); and Andrew Mitchell, chief analytics and automation officer at the Music Licensing Company (MLC). Additional sessions will cover publishing, administration, and other industry topics.
Registration for the conference is now open. Attendees can purchase tickets through the AGM website, and the full conference schedule is available online. The event is open to all professionals involved in Christian music rights administration.
In a statement released by AGM, President Tegan McCormick said, “We are excited to gather together again for another year of learning, connecting, and worshiping as a community.” She added that the organization’s mission “remains true: To foster standards of excellence in Christian music rights administration through education, professional relationships, and the sharing of information.”
The conference is positioned as a key gathering for industry stakeholders. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange best practices, discuss evolving legal and technological developments, and strengthen networks that support the broader Christian music ecosystem.
AGM’s history of convening professionals across publishing, administration, and performance rights organizations underscores its role in shaping industry standards. By bringing together attorneys, licensing experts, and business leaders, the conference aims to address the rapid changes affecting rights management, digital distribution, and royalty collection.
The event’s location at Grace Community Church in Brentwood provides a worship‑centered environment that aligns with AGM’s emphasis on faith‑based community. The church’s facilities accommodate the full day of sessions, including worship moments and informal networking.
Industry observers note that the 44th AGM Conference will continue the organization’s tradition of fostering collaboration among Christian music rights professionals. The conference’s focus on education and relationship‑building reflects the ongoing need for clear standards and shared knowledge in a market that is increasingly digital.
As the conference approaches, AGM encourages interested parties to register early to secure a spot. The organization’s website offers additional information about the event, including detailed session topics and speaker bios.
The 44th Annual AGM Conference will therefore serve as a pivotal event for Christian music rights professionals, offering a platform for learning, worship, and industry dialogue in the context of a rapidly evolving music landscape.