RECENT NEWS

  • The Music of Taylor Swift @ the Franklin Theatre

    Aug. 15th @ 8 pm. Mark joins Nashville musicians and actors alike to give the music of Taylor Swift their own spins at the Franklin Theatre! This concert features two songs from every album, from the self-titled debut and Fearless to Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department, performed live with a standout house band of local musicians.

    Produced by Jordan Ross Schindler (Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical) and Amy Sapp.

  • MARK Accepted into Recording Academy

    Mark is thrilled to be part of the 2024 Recording Academy’s New Member Class and join countless creators and professionals who serve, celebrate, and advocate for music year-round.

  • LARGEST "SOLID" DONATION TO CMA FOUNDATION

    As co-chair of the Music Market Committee, Mark Thress and his team raised $40,000 for the CMA foundation — the LARGEST donation in the history of the SOLID / CMA partnership

  • "Please Remember Me" Live Recording w/ UI Symphony

    Tenor Soloist, Composer: Ching-chu Hu

  • Mark Receives Board Member Position

    Mark receives board position as SOLID’s Music Market Co-chair

  • Mark Featured in American Songwriter with New Roots Empower

    Nashville Organization, New Roots, Continues to Empower Young Women in Their Music Careers

  • Mark featured on Channel 5 News

    Teaching experience looks to help representation of women in behind-the-scenes music industry roles

  • Channel 5: Ben Hall and Mark Thress

    Ben Hall chats with Mark Thress of New Roots on the gender gap in the music industry, challenges women face entering the music industry, and how his organization is helping women strive for success.