Mike Severson

About Mike Severson

With over 30 years of experience in the music and live event industries, I’m proud to be the Founder and CEO of Songwriter City, which I launched in Nashville in 2016 to book and curate unforgettable songwriter-round experiences for corporate, private, and special events. Songwriter City has grown into a national platform representing more than 50 of the biggest and best hit songwriters — bringing their iconic music and behind-the-scenes stories to audiences across the country. In 2024, I expanded our reach with Songwriter City Texas, focusing on the ever-emerging Texas event market.My career began in radio in Tulsa, and in 1993, I made the move to Nashville, where I worked in promotion and marketing roles with MCA Records, Rounder Records, Midas Records, All Access Music Group, and Yamaha Entertainment. I’ve also had the privilege of working in artist marketing for top non-profits like World Vision and Compassion International, helping align artists with causes that matter.I’m passionate about championing songwriters and ensuring they’re recognized and valued for the impact they make. Through Songwriter City, my mission is to continue creating meaningful, elevated, and high-impact experiences that celebrate the power of songs, storytelling, and the incredible people who write the soundtrack of our lives.How can I help you?

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Songwriter City

   Mar 2016 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Songwriter City believes event entertainment should do more than fill a stage. We design experiences rooted in heart, connection, purposeful storytelling, and trusted creative partnerships.Based in Nashville and working nationwide, Songwriter City curates and produces premier songwriter experiences for corporate, private, incentive, conference, keynote, experiential, and luxury events. Each experience is thoughtfully tailored to the audience and setting—creating moments that are authentic, immersive, and genuinely memorable.At the center of every Songwriter City experience are the songs, the stories, and the people who wrote them. Our roster includes more than 50 world-class songwriter partners whose combined credits span 500+#1 songs recorded by artists such as Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Kelly Clarkson, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, and many more.These aren’t traditional concerts. They’re intimate, story-driven experiences that offer a rare look behind the music—where audiences connect not just with hit songs, but with the creativity, humanity, and purpose behind them.What to expect:• Hear hit songs performed by the songwriters who created them• Discover the stories and moments that brought the songs to life• Engage with the songwriters in an immersive setting• Experience music in a way that feels personal, meaningful, and real

Education

• Rogers State University

  Radio/TV/Film

Skills

• Relationship Marketing
• Film
• New Media
• Voice Over
• Producing
• Management
• Entertainment
• Publishing
• Event Planning
• Radio
• Artist Development
• Music Production
• Creative Direction
• Facebook
• A&R
• Music
• Branding & Identity
• Music Management
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Broadcast
• Leadership
• Record Labels
• Marketing
• Photography
• Strategic Planning
• Radio Broadcasting
• Advertising
• Brand Management
• Content Strategy
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Artist Relations
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Social Media Marketing
• Music Industry
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Promotions