Mark Sebby is a seasoned Texas music industry professional with over two decades of experience, known for his multifaceted roles in artist management, radio promotion, and music industry education​.

A Texas-born singer-songwriter himself, Sebby has parlayed his on-stage experience into a career behind the scenes, where he works to elevate fellow artists and the music community​. He currently serves as the Owner and CEO of several music ventures – including Sebby Music Group (SMG), Texas Internet Radio, and the Texas Internet Radio Chart – through which he has become a driving force in the Texas music scene.

As Founder of Sebby Music Group, Sebby built a network of musicians and industry professionals dedicated to helping artists and live music venues achieve their goals.​

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Under his leadership, SMG provides a one-stop suite of services for talent development, offering artist management, radio promotion campaigns, booking, and marketing solutions. Sebby’s hands-on management approach and marketing savvy have helped multiple independent artists gain recognition on prominent Texas music charts, a testament to his effective development and promotion strategies. In addition to managing artists, he has acted as a talent buyer for noted live music venues, bridging the gap between venues and performers to ensure successful live shows​.

In the realm of radio promotion and media, Mark Sebby is the founder and editor of the Texas Internet Radio Chart (TIRC) – an airplay-monitored chart he launched to spotlight emerging artists in the Texas Regional and National Americana music scenes​.

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The TIRC, together with the Texas Internet Radio Association (TIRA) that Sebby co-founded, reflects his mission to unite officially recognized Texas music charts and preserve the Texas music scene’s unique heritage​. He concurrently operates Texas Internet Radio, where he serves as owner and program director, leveraging new technology to give independent artists a direct channel to listeners. Through these platforms, Sebby has been a leader in modernizing how country and Americana artists gain exposure, ensuring their singles are properly tracked and reported for fair, transparent charting​. His efforts extend to national radio promotion as well – he has spearheaded campaigns that helped artists cross over from regional Texas radio to the national Americana airplay charts, working in partnership with other promotion firms to broaden his artists’ reach. Sebby also oversees an annual Texas Internet Radio Chart Awards program (in conjunction with TIRA) that celebrates independent artists, stations, and industry professionals, further solidifying a supportive community network around internet radio.

Mark Sebby is equally passionate about music industry education and mentorship. He launched SMG Academy, an online learning platform and community for musicians, songwriters, and industry professionals, to help demystify the business side of music​.

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Through SMG Academy, Sebby offers resources like his e-book “Profit Beyond the Stage,” as well as free courses on music business fundamentals covering topics such as music publishing, branding, royalties, booking, and of course, radio promotion​. He has personally authored seven industry guidebooks and has produced numerous podcast series aimed at educating artists on how to build sustainable careers off-stage. Notably, he hosts the “Way Beyond The Music” & “Profit Beyond The Stage podcast, which features in-depth interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and instructional episodes that go way beyond the music – sharing insider insights and practical advice for artists navigating the industry​Sebby’s teaching style is both authoritative and approachable; he often emphasizes that building a music career is “a marathon, not a sprint,” encouraging artists to think outside the box, leverage technology, and focus on relationship-building to achieve long-term success​.

Through all these endeavors, Mark Sebby has established himself as a trusted figure in the music industry. Whether he is managing an artist’s career, promoting a single to radio, or educating the next generation of talent, his commitment to helping others succeed remains at the core of his work​.

Sebby’s multifaceted career – spanning business and creativity – not only showcases his versatility and expertise, but also reflects a deep-rooted passion for cultivating a thriving, supportive music community.

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