#192: Dynamic Duo of Music and Business — The Imaginaries

The Imaginaries | Dynamic Duo of Music and Business From Norman, Oklahoma to Muscle Shoals and Hollywood, The Imaginaries — the husband-and-wife duo of Maggie McClure & Shane Henry — are carving a bold path as artists, entrepreneurs, and relentless creators. Whether they’re touring the country in their Honda Pilot packed with gear, releasing music infused with Americana soul, or taking business risks that lead to major wins, their story is a masterclass in modern musicianship. Their latest major highlight? Landing a cover of “My Eyes Adored You” on the official soundtrack of the Dennis Quaid film Reagan — as the only unsigned band featured alongside icons like Bob Dylan, Tanya Tucker, Clint Black & Gene Simmons. Even better: they retained ownership of the master thanks to smart negotiation and initiative. Their new album FEVER continues to build momentum, recorded at the legendary studios of Muscle Shoals, where their musical identity first came to lifeIn this episode, The Imaginaries with Nomad & Joel dive into: ⭐ Turning opportunities into long-term wins — including getting placed in a major motion picture & soundtrack ⭐ How they negotiated smart… and kept the master — pushing back when the money wasn’t right and doubling the offer ⭐ Leveraging every skill for a sustainable music career — from sync licensing to acting to real-estate investing & Airbnb businesses ⭐ The Muscle Shoals magic — why recording live as a full band changed everything ⭐ Hustling your own tour — booking 30+ shows themselves when agents only landed a few ⭐ The power of performing arts centers — concerts with built-in audiences, fair pay, hotels, & merch buys ⭐ Longevity as a couple & creative team — building a career AND a marriage with grace, humor, and communication 🌟 Exclusive Career Musician Resources VIP All-Access Pass (All TCM Products in One Bundle) → https://thecareermusician.com/membership/all-access-vip-pass/ PA 🔊 Rehearsal Studios Official Sponsor (L.A.) Get 20% OFF your next booking Use code NOMAD → https://parehearsalstudios.com/ 🎸 JamPlay Guitar Lessons (Free Trial) Sharpen your skills & stay inspired Use code NOMAD → https://jamplay.com/get-free-access?code=NOMAD Follow The Career Musician Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecareermusician/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCareerMusician/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecareermusician TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecareermusician More Helpful Links Online 📚 Courses → https://www.thecareermusician.com/store 💼 Expert Career Coaching → https://www.thecareermusician.com/coaching 🔖 Read Our Blog → https://www.thecareermusician.com/blog/ 💡 TCM Pro Tip: Shane & Maggie show us that your career is built one bold decision at a time. Say yes to the opportunity, yes to the work, and yes to yourself — even when the industry doesn’t hand you permission. Ownership, momentum, and longevity all start with choosing to bet on your own voice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices