Pam Lewis

From 1980 to 1984, Lewis was part of the original publicity/marketing team of WASEC (Warner Amex Satellite Entertainment Company), a joint venture of Warner Communications and American Express, that launched MTV. She also worked with MTV’s sister cable channels Nickelodeon, The Movie Channel, and the Arts & Entertainment Network (A&E). Lewis was relocated to Nashville from New York City to accept the position of National Media Director at RCA Records helping to shape the careers of top country stars such as Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, The Judds, and Alabama. In 1985, Lewis opened her own PR firm, Pam Lewis and Associates (which later became PLA Media). In 1987, she formed Doyle/Lewis Management with partner Bob Doyle. The first client Lewis agreed to represent was Garth Brooks, who she worked with until 1994. Lewis also managed Trisha Yearwood‘s early career. In 2003, Lewis became alderman-at-large in Franklin, Tennessee. She also served as Vice Mayor for one year, and was elected to the Franklin Planning Commission and Historic Zoning Commission.