25 years inside a major record label, managing some of the most iconic artist careers, gives Jason a perspective most speakers simply don't have. He has been in the room when the deals were made, when the artists broke through, and when everything went sideways.
Whether your audience is made up of aspiring recording artists, industry professionals, business leaders, or church communities — Jason delivers real stories, hard-won lessons, and a faith-grounded perspective that resonates long after the event ends.
Submit a Booking InquiryDrawing on more than 25 years at the intersection of faith, creativity, and commerce, Jason speaks with rare authority on what it actually takes to build a career — and a life — in the music business.
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What separates artists who last from those who don't — and the overlooked disciplines behind building a career with longevity, identity, and impact. Drawn from 25 years of signing, developing, and advocating for artists at a major label.
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The realities of operating at the intersection of Christian faith and commercial enterprise — how to build something that matters, make decisions under pressure, and maintain integrity when the stakes are high.
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A candid look at how the industry actually works — labels, publishers, streaming, A&R, deals, and careers. What they don't teach in music school, from someone who's been inside the machine for over two decades.
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For songwriters at any level — what makes a song matter, how to develop craft alongside instinct, and why the most enduring songs always have a deeper source. Includes Jason's own journey as a 3-time Dove Award-winning songwriter.
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A personal and professional look at how to navigate setbacks, reinvention, and recovery in a volatile creative industry — and the role of faith, discipline, and community in building something that outlasts any single season.
Jason is available for keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshop sessions, and guest lecture engagements.
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"Jason McArthur is a Nashville-based music executive, songwriter, and industry consultant with more than 25 years of experience at the forefront of Christian and faith-based music. As VP of A&R at Sony Music's Provident Entertainment and, currently, VP of A&R & Publishing at Red Street Records, Jason has signed and developed some of the genre's most beloved artists — including Casting Crowns, Tauren Wells, KB, and RED — overseeing projects that have collectively sold or streamed more than 25 million album-equivalent units. He is a 3-time Dove Award-winning songwriter (ASCAP)."