BBR Music Jumps Into Poole
• Nashville-based BBR Music Group has named Chris Poole as Director of A&R. Poole segues from CTM/Writer’s Ink, where he served as Creative Manager. He began his career as an artist manager with Paravel Management, which he co-founded in 2013.
Poole (left) reports to Sara Knabe, VP of A&R, BBR Music Group, who said, “I am so excited to have Chris on my team. I’ve never met a more voracious music consumer. He lives to listen and discover new talent, across genres. This will bring a unique diversity to the ear of our creative team. He has a heart for artist development and his personality wins in every situation. Buy this guy a beer, talk music and I promise you’ll walk away excited and inspired. I can’t wait to dig in with him.”
Commenting on his new gig, Poole said, “I am so thankful for the opportunity to join the BBR/BMG family. I’m excited for the chance to work with and cultivate an incredible roster of unique artists while being led by a visionary leadership team that aims to continue building one of the most innovative record labels in Nashville.” Poole is already on the job and can be reached at 615-610-2120 or chris.poole@bbrmusicgroup.com.
