Shanna Strassberg Joins Julien’s Auctions As Director, Music Business Development

Shanna Strassberg

Julien’s Auctions has hired Shanna Strassberg as Director, Music Business Development, leading Julien’s growth strategy and business operations in Nashville.

Strassberg is an Emmy-winning TV and music industry executive whose roles have included serving as VP of Music and Talent at CMT, Talent Executive for CBS New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, and an artist booker on a multitude of series, live events, music specials and red carpets. Strassberg has booked celebrities from film, television, comedy, and sports on various networks and online properties, such as the Dolly Parton Telethon Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund, The Loretta Lynn Birthday Celebration at Bridgestone Arena, Bluebird – The Movie, the original documentary on the legendary Bluebird Café, Ken Burns’ Country Music Live at the Ryman, and more.

Strasssberg joins the entertainment memorabilia auctions company as it is coming off of its hit Nashville auctions and exhibits at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum in the past two years, including the million-dollar sales of the iconic and legendary guitars of Eric Clapton and Kurt Cobain.

Other company appointments include Danny Bennett as Senior Managing Director, Business Development, Ken Blaustein as Managing Director, Business Development, and Lou Robinson as Director, Music Business Development.

“Julien’s success will be further fueled by these high achieving and visionary leaders, Danny Bennett, Ken Blaustein, Shanna Strassberg, and Lou Robinson,” says Darren Julien, Co-Founder/Executive Director of Julien’s Auctions. “Their dynamic experience, proven track records, creativity, and passion will elevate Julien’s commitment to ensuring long term success and adaptability in the marketplace for our exceptional buyers and esteemed clients who have entrusted Julien’s with celebrating their legacies at our premium auctions.”

Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at [email protected].

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