Justin McIntosh: It All Started With a Cease & Desist

Host Kortney Wilson interviews Justin McIntosh, an artist manager known for his work with Reba McIntyre and Kristin Chenoweth. Justin shares his humble beginnings from growing up on a farm in West Tennessee to becoming a key player in the Nashville music scene. He discusses his early passion for music, the challenges he faced, and the pivotal moments that led him to work with some of the biggest names in country music. He shares his story of falling in love while disconnecting from his family and the grief he still feels. Justin and Kortney also discuss the importance of support from friends, society’s changing views of LGBTQ+ acceptance, and his excitement about becoming a parent. More About Justin McIntosh: Justin McIntosh is an artist manager based in Nashville, TN. His clients include the legendary Country music icon Reba McEntire and Emmy and Tony award winning singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth. A 2005 graduate of Belmont University, Justin is celebrating his 20th year working in the entertainment industry. Prior to starting his own management firm, Justin was employed by Big Machine Label Group and Starstruck Entertainment working with artists including Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton. He is a member of the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music and the Recording Academy. Justin is also a current member of the Leadership Music class of 2025. He has also served on the boards of the Nashville Film Festival, The Theater Bug and Pull-Tight Players in Franklin, TN. Outside of work, Justin enjoys cooking, traveling with husband, watching his backyard birds and working out at OrangeTheory. Connect with Justin on Instagram @jtmc1224. https://musicrow.com/2025/01/justin-mcintosh-signs-kristin-chenoweth-launches-jtmc-entertainment/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M_5M1hKx4fY  Connect with Kortney: https://www.shitstickoflife.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shitstickoflifepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@allthingskortney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices