# KEYNOTE: Make Your Own Wave: Russ & Andreea Gleeson on Independence

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**Date:** March 17, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Hilton Austin Downtown / Hilton Grand Ballroom (Salon HJK)  
**Format:** Keynote  
**Track:** Music  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Andreea Gleeson** — Strategic Advisor; Former CEO, TuneCore
- **Russ** — Artist/Author/Co-Founder

Chart topping artist/actor/author Russ sits down with TuneCore Chief Executive Officer Andreea Gleeson to discuss his path to success as an independent artist and the nontraditional fan engagement, release strategies, and alternative revenue streams that have paved the way for global stardom. From the foundation of his label DIEMON to his stint on the Columbia roster, his triumphant return to independence and the success of his latest Billboard chart topping album W!LD, Russ has built a career as a modern renaissance man on his own terms and serves as an inspiration for other aspiring artists.

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