Thornton Named SVP, Capitol Christian Music Group
• Phil Thornton has been appointed Senior Vice President of Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG). In his newly created position, Thornton will focus on New Business development, signing talent and the development of label, media and touring partnerships on behalf of Capitol CMG artists. Thornton assumes his new position on May 3, and will be based at Capitol CMG’s headquarters in Nashville.
Thornton will report to co-Presidents Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy, who said, “We are thrilled to welcome Phil to the Capitol CMG team. He has an amazing track record for finding, developing and breaking artists and an entrepreneurial approach that we know will benefit our entire roster. We couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead for all of us.”
CMG Chair & CEO Michelle Jubelirer commented, “I’ve known Phil almost since he started in our business, and I’ve watched him channel his ideas, abilities and energies into a great career as a music executive. I’m thrilled that he’s joined Capitol CMG as its Senior Vice President, and I know that his contributions will make the best company in faith-based music an even better one. I look forward to working closely with him, Brad and Hudson in the years ahead.”
Thornton joins Capitol CMG after a six-year run as SVP/GM of RCA Inspiration — the Nashville-based Gospel music label that operates under Sony Music’s Provident Music Group. Thornton previously served as VP/GM of Urban Inspirational at eOne Music from 2012 through 2016. Earlier in his career Thornton partnered with Marcus Spence and Paul Coy Allen to form the successful Ten2One Entertainment, and he started his first company, New York-based Bright Star Entertainment, after graduating from Norfolk State University in 2003.
Thornton said, “I want to thank Brad, Hudson and Michelle for this incredible opportunity to work at a label group that is the undisputed leader in faith-based music. Joining the Capitol CMG/CMG family, I’ll be working with an amazing array of forward-thinking artists and partners, and drawing upon all of my experience, to create opportunities that will continue to grow our market and impact culture on a global scale. I can’t wait to get started.” [Photo credit: Wardell Malloy]
