# Mike Sistad and Evyn Mustoe Johnston leave ASCAP Nashville

> ASCAP Nashville leaders Mike Sistad and Evyn Mustoe Johnston exit after 39 years in the PRO.
- Title: Mike Sistad and Evyn Mustoe Johnston leave ASCAP Nashville
- Summary: ASCAP Nashville leaders Mike Sistad and Evyn Mustoe Johnston exit after 39 years in the PRO. ASCAP Nashville executives Mike Sistad and Evyn Mustoe Johnston…
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- Source: Music Business Worldwide — https://musicbusinessworldwide.com/mike-sistad-and-evyn-mustoe-johnston-exit-ascap-nashville-after-a-combined-39-years-at-the-pro-report
- Published: 2026-10-19T10:35:10+00:00
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- Topics: ascap, mike sistad, evyn mustoe johnston, nashville, pro, songwriters, publishers, music, business
## Mike Sistad and Evyn Mustoe Johnston exit ASCAP Nashville
Mike Sistad and Evyn Mustoe Johnston have left ASCAP’s Nashville office after a combined 39 years at the PRO.
## Sistad’s 25+ years at ASCAP
Sistad, who joined ASCAP in 2001, served as Vice President of Nashville Membership and helped drive major market share growth.
## Johnston’s 15 years at ASCAP
Johnston, who joined ASCAP in 2012, most recently worked as Assistant Vice President and oversaw festivals and member events.
## Sistad’s songwriting impact
Sistad signed and nurtured five major artists including Chris Stapleton and Carly Pearce in 2019.
## Johnston’s festival work
Johnston managed ASCAP’s partnerships with festivals including the 30A Songwriters Festival and AmericanaFest.
## ASCAP’s 2025 financials
ASCAP paid out a record $1.759 billion to songwriters and publishers in 2025, up 3.7% year over year.
## Sistad’s next chapter
Sistad expressed pride in his 25+ years with ASCAP and plans to continue advocating for songwriters and musicians.
## Key takeaway

ASCAP Nashville executives Mike Sistad and Evyn Mustoe Johnston leave after 39 years at the PRO, with Sistad having signed five major artists and Johnston overseeing festivals and member events.