Almost Giving Up to Global Chart-Topping Smash Hit "Old Town Road" — Andy Steinway

Andy Steinway is a Los Angeles based music manager with Hallwood Media. He manages superstar writer/rapper Jozzy and British artist Raissa (signed to Mark Ronson’s label with Columbia Records) among others. He nearly left the music business after much heartbreak and many years of false starts before fate would intervene and open up the right door. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS //+ Growing up in North Carolina and the lack of a “unique" music scene+ His transition from wanting to be on the musician side to wanting to be on the business side of music+ His intrigue with watching people evolve and grow + The legendary Steinway Piano empire being part of his bloodline+ Navigating being bullied in high school and how those who are bullied often go onto great things+ Life at Berklee College Of Music in Boston+ When he realized he didn’t have what it took to make it as a musician+ Getting fired from his first exciting gig at ICM… after just 2 weeks+ Almost leaving LA after grinding for years, to go back home to North Carolina and get a job laying cement+ Life changing redirect moment, trying to sign Sara Bareilles, admittedly way above his paygrade at the time…+ Getting hired by legendary UK manager / publisher duo, Tim and Danny (Stellar Songs)and that opening all the right doors for him+ Discovering Jozzy and the path leading to the mega hit record “Old Town Road”+ The wisdom he has gained throughout his journey