ABOUT MJ BRICKEY

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MJ Brickey is a Nashville-based Industry Relations and Creative Production Executive whose work spans live entertainment, music, film, journalism, artist relations, and modern media strategy. A nationally award-winning journalist-turned-entertainment executive, Brickey has built a reputation for connecting artists, venues, productions, and audiences through high-level coordination, storytelling, and operational execution. 

With more than two decades of experience across media and entertainment, Brickey has worked in artist publicity, booking support, production logistics, venue entertainment development, film coordination, and live event promotion. Her background uniquely combines creative instincts with strong administrative and operational capabilities — from managing talent relationships and coordinating productions to overseeing communications, schedules, media strategy, and project execution. 

Brickey is a member of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and has deep roots in Appalachian and Americana culture, making her especially aligned with heritage-driven music organizations and destination venues. She has worked alongside Nashville legacy artists, independent musicians, touring talent, and entertainment companies across multiple genres, helping to bridge traditional artistry and modern audience engagement. 

Her film and production work includes collaborations connected to Paramount Pictures and Apple Studios productions, including historical research, location coordination, and production support for Killers of the Flower Moon. She is also involved in the development and production of film projects centered around Appalachian and bluegrass culture, including projects connected to the legacy of Dr. Ralph Stanley. 

Before transitioning fully into entertainment and creative production, Brickey held leadership roles in journalism and digital media, including editorial and production positions with regional and national publications. She helped develop newsroom systems and digital content operations while earning Associated Press and National Newspaper Association recognition for investigative reporting and editorial work. 

Known for being highly networked, adaptive, and solutions-oriented, Brickey operates comfortably in fast-moving environments requiring artist communication, cross-team coordination, event logistics, media management, and relationship building. Her work consistently centers on preserving authentic culture and storytelling while supporting the operational realities of modern entertainment and live events.