U.S. Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Nashville Songwriter As Vital Contributor to U.S. Economy

In a case study titled “Rhythm & Rhyme: How Intellectual Property Enables Creators,” published April 24, 2025 by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Songwriter Amanda Colleen Williams shares her story “Entrepreneurship and Education: The Power of IP.”

A second generation songwriter, Amanda is the only child of Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame legend Kim Williams, and knows first hand how to adapt and thrive in a constantly changing music industry landscape.

Read the official case study on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce website to learn more about Amanda’s journey to “employ the power of music” and I.P. (intellectual property) as an awarded songwriting music business entrepreneur.

Key quotes from the case study:

“IP enables the creative community that connects our society and drives our economy.”

“Core copyright industries added $2.09 trillion to the U.S. economy.”

And

“These industries are consistently growing faster than the U.S. economy, at 9.23% compared to 3.41% for the entire U.S. economy.”

Read the Case Studies here on U.S. Chamber of Commerce website