Artist &Musician Resources
Practical help, grants, and wellness support for Nashvilleโs creative community.
Mental Health Resources
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Provides counseling, addiction recovery, health care grants, and emotional support through its national network of clinicians and partner programs.
๐ Website: www.musicares.org -
Provides free, confidential counseling and support to recording artists and their spouses. Located in Franklin, TN, Porterโs Call offers a safe place for artists to process the personal and professional pressures of life in the music industry.
๐ Website: www.porterscall.com -
A national nonprofit connecting music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources. Offers case management, therapy referrals, support groups, and wellness programs tailored for touring and studio professionals.
๐ Website: www.backline.care -
A mental health support line for anyone in the country music community.
๐ Call: 833-ACM-1855 (833-226-1855)
๐ Available 8amโ8pm CST
๐ฉ Email: liftinglives@hopedesk.co
Offers personalized crisis support, discounted mental health care, and preferred access to clinical programs through partners like Porterโs Call and Music Health Alliance.
๐ Website: www.acmliftinglives.org -
A mental-health and wellness program serving the Christian and Gospel music community. Provides counseling grants, spiritual coaching, and educational resources for artists, songwriters, and crew members facing emotional or spiritual challenges.
One-on-one and virtual spiritual coaching
Counseling grants to offset therapy costs
Webinars and articles on emotional wellness
Fast, confidential application process for U.S. music professionals
๐ Website: gospelmusic.org/soundmind
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Addiction treatment program for the music community, integrating music as a tool for healing and recovery.
๐ Website: www.recoveryunplugged.com/music-treatment
Financial & Emergency Assistance
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A program of the Recording Academy offering financial grants, mental health resources, addiction recovery support, and medical assistance to music professionals in need. Serves artists, crew, songwriters, and industry workers across all genres.
๐ Website: www.musicares.org
๐ฉ Contact: MusicaresRelief@musicares.org | โ๏ธ 800-687-4227 -
Provides up to $3,000 in emergency assistance for members facing medical or hardship needs. Applicants must verify recent work history.
๐ Website: www.afm257.org -
Offers emergency financial aid for Opry-affiliated performers facing crises such as medical bills, housing needs, or personal emergencies.
๐ Website: www.oprytrustfund.com -
Provides financial assistance for career musicians struggling with illness, disability, or age-related challenges. Nashville artists are eligible.
๐ Website: www.sweetrelief.org -
Grants rapid emergency funding (typically within 1โ2 weeks) to professional musicians in need.
๐ Website: www.musiciansfoundation.org -
Nonprofit helping music and hospitality professionals build generational wealth through homeownership and financial literacy.
๐ Website: www.tnentertainment.com -
Supports music professionals balancing family life and career. Currently offering $25,000 in grants to help caretakers thrive in the industry.
๐ Website: www.familyallianceinmusic.org
Industry Support & Development
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Offers workshops, networking events, and professional development opportunitiesโmany free or discounted for members.
๐ Website: www.recordingacademy.com -
Syntax Academy delivers guidance, training, and artist-development resources for musicians navigating the modern digital music landscape.
What they offer:Workshops and online learning modules about music marketing, digital distribution, artist development.
Targeted support for independent artists looking to grow their fan base and maximize streaming/earnings.
Access to industry insight via the Syntax Creative network (labels, distributors, marketing).
๐ Website: syntaxcreative.com/academy