Ryman Auditorium
Misty Cochran Swann is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in the arts and entertainment sector. Currently serving as the Marketing Manager at Ryman Auditorium since October 2020, Misty previously held the position of Director of Marketing at Nashville Symphony from July 2008 to July 2020. Prior roles include Promotions Manager for WSM Radio at Gaylord Entertainment and Marketing Coordinator for CMT at MTV Networks. Misty is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, expected to be completed in August 2025, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications, with honors, from Middle Tennessee State University, attained in 2001.
Ryman Auditorium
A National Historic Landmark, Ryman Auditorium was built by Captain Thomas G. Ryman in 1892. Ryman Auditorium is a 12-time winner of the prestigious Pollstar Theatre of the Year award. The historic venue is well-known as the Mother Church of Country Music and is the most famous former home of Grand Ole Opry (1943-1974). The Ryman has been featured in numerous film and television projects including Coal Miner’s Daughter, The Johnny Cash Show, American Idol, Nashville, and more. While offering a diverse lineup and thriving concert schedule (with over 200 shows per year), the venue is also open for daytime tours year-round. A coveted under-play for many, her iconic stage has seen the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Mumford and Sons, and Tom Petty in recent years. Ryman Auditorium is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), a Nashville-based REIT that also owns and operates the Grand Ole Opry, 650 AM WSM and Ole Red. For more information, visit ryman.com.