While Nashville has long been synonymous with country music, the upcoming HITS HOME conference aims to challenge this perception by showcasing the city’s evolution into a diverse, global music hub. Scheduled for April 19-21, 2026, at Virgin Hotels and multiple venues across Music City, the event positions itself as an international gathering that bridges Nashville’s traditional hit-making heritage with forward-looking industry trends.
The conference, produced by Nashville-based jump.global, will feature delegates from around the world participating in keynotes, case studies, cross-sector discussions, and live performances. These sessions are specifically designed to transcend genre limitations and demonstrate Nashville’s expanding influence beyond country music boundaries.
Nick Maiale, the founder of jump.global, advocates for Nashville as “a critical global music destination” that increasingly attracts international attention and participation. The conference’s founding partner Beatdapp, known for its streaming fraud detection, brings technical expertise to complement the creative focus. Artists attending can learn valuable strategies for music distribution on various platforms to maximize their global reach and earnings.
Nashville stands as an essential global music hub, drawing industry professionals and artists from across international boundaries.
HITS HOME’s programming reflects this global vision through varied musical showcases and business discussions that integrate creativity, technology, and cultural perspectives. Participants will be encouraged to develop social media strategies that build consistent engagement with fans across platforms. Following a similar approach, NAMM NeXT 2025 will bring together 400 industry leaders in an intimate setting at JW Marriott Nashville to strengthen the music products industry. The event’s tagline emphasizes how music’s future development remains connected to emotional and cultural heritage, creating a balanced approach to industry evolution. This balance mirrors Nashville’s own transformation from a country music capital to a multifaceted creative hub attracting artists and executives across genres.
The conference joins other major music industry events like NAMM NeXT 2025 in selecting Nashville as their home, further cementing the city’s reputation as a wide-ranging music business destination. This trend represents a significant shift in how the global industry perceives Nashville’s relevance and influence.
Through formal programming and informal networking opportunities, HITS HOME creates space for meaningful professional connections that blend business objectives with music’s human elements.
