Nashville, Tennessee mayor Karl Dean wants to capitalize on the momentum surrounding his city through a music council he set up shortly after his election in 2007.

The council has drawn together more than 60 artists and industry executives to find ways to leverage Nashville's unique position as "Music City."

Though it seems like an obvious partnership, rarely have city leaders and the music industry joined together in such a concerted way. Council members are focusing resources on four areas to improve the city's economic development track record - building the Music City brand and attracting jobs, growing the live music scene, attracting creative talent to Nashville, and improving public education music programs.