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Lori Badgett
Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager, Team Leader, Financial Advisor, Full-time Mom, Non-profit Board enthusiast
Lori Badgett is the Senior Vice President and Team Leader of the Entertainment Division at City National Bank (CNB), where she has played a pivotal role in serving the Nashville music industry for over 25 years. She helped establish CNB's Nashville office in 2011, which has since become a leading financial institution for the entertainment sector, supporting more than 85% of the local music industry, including artists, songwriters, producers, and various music-related businesses.14
Career Overview
- Experience: Badgett has a rich background in financial services, having spent 15 years at SunTrust Bank before joining CNB. Her expertise lies in providing strategic financial advice tailored to the unique needs of clients in the music business.34
- Recognition: She has been honored multiple times by industry publications, including being named to Billboard's “Women in Music” list and the “Country Power Players” list, highlighting her influence and contributions to the country music genre.125
Community Involvement
Badgett is deeply committed to philanthropy and serves on several nonprofit boards. Notably, she is the former Chairman of the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and is actively involved with organizations such as ACM Lifting Lives, the Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, and Music Health Alliance.14 Her work during the COVID-19 pandemic included significant contributions to support artists and industry professionals facing financial difficulties.4
Education
- MBA in Music Business from Belmont University (2000-2002)
- BS in Marketing from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville (1992-1996).3
Personal Life
Lori Badgett resides in Brentwood, Tennessee, with her husband and two daughters. She is also known for her active participation in various music and community organizations, reflecting her passion for both her profession and her community.34


