With this digital age making content and art more accessible for everyone, representation and message become more critical in shaping the cultural landscape of our generation, and their lack thereof is more noticeable and isolating.
Many artists feel unseen and unheard in the entertainment industry despite releasing revolutionary music that directs the industry’s path. As the legendary Jimi Hendrix once said, “music doesn’t lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.”
Nina “Teapot” Owens shares the same faith and conviction in music. She believes in the importance of encouragement and fellowship within the music industry and backs this vision with her numerous efforts.
Currently, Nina is an illustrious mentor to young musicians and songwriters, reaching out to them through schools and nonprofit programs. Before this, she has long since flourished in the industry, starting her journey with Writing Sessions America founder Kevin Shine. Together, they developed and nurtured a songwriting community in Nashville.
Determined to reach new heights in music, she got a degree in Entertainment Business from the SAE Institute Nashville, graduating top of her class. She then worked with several entertainment companies, solidifying her position in the scene. Her experiences and knowledge allowed her to consult with major artists. It was not an easy journey, but while overcoming her trials, she took notes and used her challenges to learn and keep improving. As a result, she can give her clients groundbreaking ideas that set the trends and elevate musical concepts.
She continued to thrive even during the pandemic when she debuted her first directed music video, which got her featured in Essence Magazine. Nina is a proponent of continuous self-improvement. She has used the time afforded by the pandemic to study the direction and movement within the music industry and used the insights she gained to come up with cutting-edge concepts and original messages for her clients and her music. Her hard work eventually paid off when she was nominated for the 2020 Women in Music City Awards later that year. She also became a 2020 Icon Honoree at the Unplugged Music Experience Music Conference.
As an artist and songwriter, Nina aims to uplift other aspiring creators and provide them with the platform and tools needed to make a name in this competitive business. With this in mind, she plans to launch her music and entertainment consulting company. Already establishing herself as an authority in music and entertainment, Nina’s expertise and support are sure to help anyone wishing to make a name for themselves in this industry. Nina Owens is a testament to the belief that more blessings are given to those who share what they receive. The more she uplifts and lends a helping hand to the dreamers she sees her young self in, the more she blossoms into the formidable powerhouse she is. The future is bright for the next generation of musicians who have visionaries like Nina “Teapot” Owens carving the path to a more innovative and inclusive music space.
