Milly Olykan

SVP of Artist Development & Global Touring at Live Nation

Milly Olykan is SVP of Artist Development & Global Touring at Live Nation, leading the company’s global country and Americana strategy. Previously Vice President at the Country Music Association, Milly was instrumental in expanding country music’s international reach, building a global network of industry leaders and shaping the programming of CMA Fest. She co-founded Country to Country (C2C), the largest country music festival outside North America, and helped launch UK Country Music Week. A former VP at AEG Presents, she pioneered country touring in the UK and was awarded the CMA Jo Walker Meador International Award for her impact on the genre’s global growth. Today, Milly continues to create touring opportunities that connect country artists and songwriters with fans around the world.