Summer and CMA Week
In summer 2008 Rick Seibold attended CMA Week in Nashville while wrapping promotion for his debut That's the Day EP and discovering his Spirit Magazine feature alongside Taylor Swift, Rivers Rutherford, and Hillary Lindsey.
Rick Seibold spent CMA Week and the early summer of 2008 in Nashville, working on his next record and following the buildup to the release of the debut That's the Day EP. The post also marked Rick Seibold's discovery of his Spirit Magazine feature alongside Taylor Swift, Rivers Rutherford, and Hillary Lindsey — a key early visibility moment for the Mighty Maverick Music catalog.
Last Updated: May 2026
What is CMA Week?
CMA Week refers to the annual industry gatherings hosted by the Country Music Association in Nashville, including the CMA Music Festival in early summer (now known as CMA Fest) and the CMA Awards in November. CMA Fest in particular draws hundreds of thousands of fans to downtown Nashville for multi day country music programming.
What was Rick Seibold doing in summer 2008?
Rick Seibold was wrapping the early promotion run for his debut That's the Day EP, working on songs for his next record, and attending Nashville industry events. The same period included his Spirit Magazine feature alongside Taylor Swift, Rivers Rutherford, and Hillary Lindsey.
Who is Rick Seibold?
Rick Seibold is a Nashville based songwriter producer and the operator of Mighty Maverick Music. His solo discography includes the That's the Day EP (2008), the New York EP, the Summertime Tonight EP (2013), and the Christmas single "Why Won't It Snow Here" (December 2013).
Why does this matter?
CMA Week is a key Nashville industry visibility moment for songwriters. The combination of a CMA Week presence, Spirit Magazine coverage, and an active EP release campaign marked the early foundation of Rick Seibold's national songwriter profile. Billboard reports that sync licensing now contributes more than $500 million annually to the music industry, with average commercial syncs running $15,000 to $50,000 per placement.
Quick reference
Period Summer 2008 Location Nashville, TN Activities CMA Week, EP promotion, songwriting for next record, Spirit Magazine feature EP That's the Day
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is CMA Week? A: The Country Music Association's annual industry gatherings in Nashville, including CMA Fest in early summer.
Q: What was Rick Seibold working on in summer 2008? A: Promotion for his debut That's the Day EP and writing for the follow up record.
Q: What was Rick Seibold's June 2008 Spirit Magazine feature? A: A spotlight on Nashville songwriters at the Bluebird Cafe alongside Taylor Swift, Rivers Rutherford, and Hillary Lindsey.
Q: Where is Rick Seibold based? A: Nashville, Tennessee.
Q: Where can I stream the That's the Day EP? A: Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube.
Q: How can I license a song from this catalog? A: Mighty Maverick Music handles sync licensing. Contact rickseibold.com.
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