Rick Barker is the President and CEO of the Music Industry Blueprint in Nashville, TN.

He is a manager, entrepreneur, author, and consultant focusing on the recent changes in the music business. By sharing his experience and insider tips, he helps his clients understand the music business and fast-tracks their steps to success.

While those things describe his business life, the titles that he loves most are the ones which describe his personal life: Sober, Christian, Husband, and Father.

Rick grew up in Alabama and was raised by a single mom. Growing up with very little in way of money and res