Gibson Announces Artist Spotlight Program with Austin Sexton, Program Provides Global Exposure for a Diverse Roster of Emerging Musicians

Austin Sexton. Photo Credit: Benjamin Carranza.

NASHVILLE, TN (January 31, 2024) Gibson, the iconic, leading American instrument brand has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved brands around the world. As part of Gibson’s commitment to artist-first culture, and music discovery, Gibson is proud to officially announce that singer, songwriter, and producer Austin Sexton will join Gibson as the brand’s first-ever Spotlight Artist. Gibson’s Artist Spotlight program will feature a revolving and diverse roster of musicians and provides emerging artists from diverse genres around the world with global exposure and services committed to their career growth.

“No matter where you’re from, music is the universal language, and I hope we get to talk for while! I’m excited for more people to discover my music through the Gibson Artist Spotlight platform.”

–Austin Sexton

“Our global artist relations team has collectively spent decades at Gibson advocating for and supporting our artists and their music. At our core, we are music lovers, and we want to share that love of music with our fans,” says Beth Heidt, Chief Marketing Officer at Gibson Brands. “Our goal with the Artist Spotlight program is to build connections through music. That’s what we do every day, and the Artist Spotlight Program is another way for us to build those connections and share our love of music.”

Gibson Artist Spotlight musician, Austin Sexton is an L.A. based artist and platinum producer, writer, and multi-instrumentalist who has curated a sound fusing 80’s pop with a modern alternative twist within all genres. Born in York, PA, Austin seeks to send a captivating sonic mixture of future nostalgia and euphoria with 80’s undertones, Malibu evening guitar riffs, and synth heavy canyon bassline grooves.  Austin recently wrote and produced Charlie D’Amelio’s debut solo single “If You Ask Me To,” which landed national commercials and charted on the Billboard airplay Top 40 chart, he also produced Kyle’s new single “To the Moon,” which is now certified platinum. Austin released his new single "Don’t Tell Your Friends" featuring multi-platinum singer-songwriter-guitarist Orianthi last week (January 24). To listen to music from Austin Sexton, visit: https://open.spotify.com/artist/55gZx9plXsTkyw6dsA91Tl?si=DHLIRgnHQ3uG6pvzmAhmPQ.

Watch Austin Sexton perform “Hows It Feel” at the Gibson Los Angeles Showroom: HERE.

Austin Sexton

Photo credit: Benjamin Carranza.

Gibson’s Spotlight Artist program will feature artists from North and South America and Europe, with artists from China and Japan coming onboard soon. Throughout the year, Gibson Artist Spotlight program musicians will be introduced across Gibson social media, and other channels, and their music will be highlighted through various collaborative moments in locations across the globe. Fans can learn more about Gibson Spotlight musicians every month by visiting their profiles HERE.

The Gibson’s Artist Spotlight program follows other artist-first programs and initiatives that the brand has introduced over the past five years, including the Marquee Artist program which currently features singer/songwriter Abraham Alexander.  The Marquee Artist Program invests in furthering the careers of artists on the rise who reflect the brand’s mission to celebrate and amplify music across genders, genres, and generations.  Marquee artists have access to Gibson’s global resources and work with the brand to create collaboratively inspired cultural campaigns, participate in product development, and launches, support Gibson Gives nonprofit initiatives, and join in special events across Gibson Brands products and channels, reaching millions of fans worldwide. In addition, the Gibson Generation Group (G3) program supports youth artists worldwide through its two-year career mentoring program, while the Gibson Gives Scholarship program provides financial support to students with music career aspirations, and Gibson Records, a record label that works with artists to produce, record, and promote guitar-driven music across the globe.

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About Gibson Brands:

Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 130 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by Gibson Brands. Explore more at Gibson.com, Gibson App, and on Gibson TV, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, and visit us at the Gibson Garage Nashville.