Marc Rucker serves as Director of Artist & Industry Relations at SoundExchange, where he’s responsible for establishing and building key artist, management, and sound recording owner relationships. He also leads SoundExchange’s educational webinar series for creators and rights holders and works closely with industry leaders to advance policy that benefits the creative community. He helps raise the profile of SoundExchange in the music industry and deepen creator engagement in Nashville and beyond.
Marc is a passionate ally to the creative community who has been embedded in the music industry for over 15 years, with experience in artist & business management, publishing, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Before joining SoundExchange, he managed the careers of multiple successful recording artists, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album, helped co-found Young Entertainment Professionals, and consulted on live entertainment for the Baltimore Orioles, including Paul McCartney and Billy Joel performances. Marc is also a member of Leadership Music’s Class of 2026 and participated in the charity boxing match Rumble on the Row. He remains an active participant and investor in the AI and digital asset ecosystems.