Brian Mansfield

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Managing Editor, Country Insider

Nashville

Arts and Entertainment, U.S.

As seen in: Country Insider, MMA Junkie Radio, Nature, USA Today, Yahoo Canada, Variety, Sydney Morning Herald, The Toronto Star, Chicago Sun-Times, Detroit Free Press, AZCentral | The Arizona Republic and

Covers: country radio, country music, Nashville music industry

Doesn't Cover: Americana, alternative music

Storyteller. Managing Editor, Country Insider. President, @Historic_Nash. (he/him)

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What was your first job as a journalist?

First writing gig: The Metro, a free newspaper covering Nashville music. First full-time job: Nashville Scene entertainment editor.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, but only electrics.

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook

Who do you wish followed you?

More people from the world of country radio — program directors, on-air talent, etc.

Why did you become a journalist?

I loved learning everything I could about music and musicians, and I loved telling stories. I got lucky enough to make a living at it.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I mostly reviewed records and concerts, but I also wrote the occasional student-interview feature.

When's the best time to pitch you?

The last couple of hours in the business day.

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

That we cover artist news that doesn't directly relate to radio.

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Brian Mansfield

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Have you ever used a typewriter?

What's your favorite social network?

Who do you wish followed you?

Why did you become a journalist?

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

When's the best time to pitch you?

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

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Brian Mansfield

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Have you ever used a typewriter?

What's your favorite social network?

Who do you wish followed you?

Why did you become a journalist?

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

When's the best time to pitch you?

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

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Get in touch with Brian