Industry vet Jennie Smythe has quite a story to tell and she’s planning to do that in her memoir, which Resolve Editions will publish early next year.

Smythe, founder and CEO of Girlilla Marketing, will share stories of breaking boundaries with her 16-year-old company, which handles clients such as Dead & Company, Willie Nelson, Darius Rucker, Blondie and Brooke Shields, as well as more personal tales of her battle with breast cancer.

In addition to her personal endeavors, the Northern Arizona alumna is president of the CMA board of directors, as well as on the boards of the CMA Foundation (past chairperson) and Music Health Alliance.

Becky Nesbitt, publisher of Resolve Editions, a division of Forefront Books, said “From the moment I met Jennie, I knew it was a perfect match. Her journey to the top of the industry is a testament to her grit, determination, and resilience through both wins and losses. Her story will undoubtedly inspire readers everywhere.”

Smythe added, “I have learned so many things from so many smart people, some of whom are no longer with us and I want to honor them by passing on what they taught me. I hope that I can make you think, laugh and see your own story in mine, because we are all connected, online and offline.”

We at HITS know that our Todd Hensley would enjoy devouring this tome – if he’d ever learned to read, that is.]

Pictured in signing photo (l-to-r): Jennifer Gingerich (Forefront Books), Jennie Smythe (Girlilla Marketing), Becky Nesbitt (Forefront Books)