Michael Bryan is a music and media executive with more than two decades of experience across broadcasting, talent representation, and global streaming platforms. As former Global Head of Country Music at Apple, he helped shape how the genre is discovered and experienced by audiences around the world, leading strategy and partnerships across the Global Business.

Earlier in his career, Bryan held senior roles at iHeartMedia and CAA, where he worked closely with artists at every stage of their careers, from early development to global scale. His work has consistently focused on connecting artists with audiences in ways that feel real, lasting, and culturally relevant.

Michael is a board member of Family & Children’s Services and F*ck Cancer and is a member of CMA, ACM, and IBMA. He was also part of the Leadership Music class of 2015.

Michael founded Southern Drift to reflect how music and culture actually move today — fluid, connected, and not confined to a single format or path.

Taryn Anderson is a finance and operations executive with nearly two decades of experience spanning nonprofit leadership, entertainment, and complex, multi-entity business environments.

With a track record of driving organizational transformation, she specializes in strategic financial leadership, operational efficiency, and building high-performing, collaborative teams.

Known for her ability to align financial insight with strategic vision, she has consistently improved performance, uncovered significant cost savings, and developed leaders across organizations.

Taryn currently serves on the Family & Children’s Service board, the Leadership Nashville Alumni board, and the Begin Bright steering committee, and is a member of the CMA, ACM, IBMA, and the Tennessee Bar Association.

She is committed to empowering creatives to share their gifts with the world, while safeguarding their creative work and providing unwavering support at every stage of their journey.

Jordon Isbell is an entertainment marketing executive with 15 years of experience in the music industry, specializing in digital strategy, artist development, and campaign execution.

As former Senior Director of Marketing at Virgin Music Group, she built a strong track record of driving global growth and increasing visibility for artists across an evolving digital landscape.

She has been recognized as one of Nashville’s “Next Big Thing” by MusicRow and named a Noisemaker by HITS Magazine – honors that reflect her reputation for innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking strategy within a rapidly evolving industry.

Jordon also serves as Executive Producer of God’s Country Podcast, where she shapes the show’s creative vision, talent relations, brand partnerships, and production. She is a member of the CMA, IBMA, and ACM.

She believes the most impactful marketing begins with an artist’s vision and is passionate about helping artists bring their ideas to life in ways that are authentic to who they are—rather than chasing the trends of the moment.