LeAnn Phelan is a 25-year veteran Music Executive who has continued to serve songwriters throughout her career. LeAnn is the CEO of LP Creative Therapy where she mentors and coaches songwriters/artists/producers through Live Virtual Workshops, Private Sessions, and Courses. Her style of Creative Wellness Coaching is resonating through the music community and changing lives. Phelan jointly led the ASCAP Nashville Creative team from 2010 - 2015 where her passion was creating opportunities for Nashville's diverse creative community. Phelan previously worked with 19 Entertainment as a Writer/Producer Manager and served as a preliminary judge for American Idol auditions seasons 6-9. Before joining 19, Phelan was Sr. Director, A&R at Sony Nashville and VP at Combustion Music. She started in music publishing at Windswept in 1996. She began her career as a background vocalist/musician touring with Steve Winwood's Roll With It World Tour in 1988. LeAnn has managed/published ASCAP Song of Year and Hit songwriter/producer Jimmy Robbins, 11x ASCAP Songwriter of the year Ashley Gorley, BMI Songwriter of the year Luke Laird, SESAC Songwriter of the year Catt Gravitt as well as #1 hit songwriters Gordie Sampson, JT Harding, Steve McEwen, Jerry Flowers, Blair Daly, Barry Dean and Dan Couch. She has previously provided A&R services for Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, Jessie Alexander and The Band Perry as well as Talent Scouting for American Idol and America’s Got Talent. LeAnn has spoken at over 200+ events including hosting awards shows. LeAnn has received the following honors: Music City Milestone from her alma mater Belmont University, Billboards Most Powerful Women In Music 2015, Women in Music City 2017 LeAnn has proudly served on the boards of ACM, The Recording Academy and The Onsite Foundation.