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, at Grace Community Church in Brentwood, Tennessee. The event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will bring together professionals from Christian music publishing, record labels, artist management, entertainment law, and related fields for a full day of education, networking, worship, and discussion.

AGM, founded in 1983, has long served as a collaborative community for music rights administrators. The organization focuses on addressing common challenges, sharing knowledge, building professional relationships, and keeping members informed about changes in the music industry. The conference is the organization’s flagship event, and the 44th edition will continue that tradition.

The conference program features a roster of speakers with expertise in legal, business, and technical aspects of Christian music. Presenters include Joe Brazil, an entertainment lawyer; Greg Seneff, senior attorney at The Seneff Law Office; Ashley Joyce, senior vice‑president of Legal & Business Affairs at the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA); Ryan O’Grady, assistant vice‑president 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.

The event will be held at Grace Community Church, located at 5711 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN 37027. Registration is open, and tickets can be purchased through AGM’s website. The conference schedule is available online for attendees to plan their day.

According to AGM’s announcement, the organization’s mission remains “to foster standards of excellence in Christian music rights administration through education, professional relationships, and the sharing of information.” President Tegan McCormick noted that the conference will provide a space for learning, connecting, and worshiping as a community.

The conference is positioned as a key gathering for professionals who manage the rights and business aspects of Christian music. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from legal experts on copyright issues, learn about new tools for rights administration, and discuss trends in publishing and licensing. The presence of representatives from ASCAP and NMPA underscores the conference’s focus on performance‑rights and publishing matters.

Industry stakeholders have used AGM conferences in the past to discuss the impact of digital distribution, streaming royalties, and emerging technologies on Christian music. The 44th conference will likely continue that dialogue, offering sessions that address how automation and analytics are reshaping rights management.

The event’s location in Brentwood, Tennessee, places it within the Nashville music hub, a region that hosts many Christian music labels and publishing companies. The choice of venue—a local church—also reflects the conference’s emphasis on worship and community.

AGM’s 44th Annual Conference is scheduled for a single day, with a structured agenda that balances educational sessions, networking breaks, and worship moments. The full day format allows attendees to engage with multiple speakers and topics without extending beyond the morning to late afternoon.

The conference is open to all AGM members and non‑members who wish to register. Tickets are available through the AGM website, and the conference schedule can be viewed online. The event is expected to attract a broad cross‑section of Christian music professionals, including those involved in publishing, administration, legal services, and artist management.

In summary, the Administrators of Gospel Music will convene its 44th Annual Conference on October 5, 2026, at Grace Community Church in Brentwood, Tennessee. The event will feature a lineup of industry experts, provide educational and networking opportunities, and continue AGM’s mission to promote excellence in Christian music rights administration.