Connor Behrmann is pursuing a doctoral degree in opera performance with a portfolio in arts and cultural management and entrepreneurship at The University of Texas at Austin. He holds a master’s degree in music from the University of Florida and a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Alongside an active performing career, Behrmann researches the impact of AI on the music industry, with a particular focus on digital replicas, copyright law, and artistic labor. He is an advocate for artistic communities in the American South, highlighting the region’s unique cultural products and traditions. As a Graduate Archer Fellow, Behrmann looks to uplift the U.S. creative economy by advancing the long-term growth, opportunity, and security of the arts and cultural sector.