Ragusa Upped To EP, Premiere Country Prep
• Premiere Networks has promoted Tammy Ragusa to Executive Producer of Premiere Prep’s Country radio services. The Nashville-based Ragusa will oversee Premiere’s Country Today and True Country prep services, as well as Country music-focused remote broadcasts and live event coverage.
Ragusa continues to report to Andrew Richter, Editor-in-Chief of Premiere News and Prep, who noted, “Tammy is one of the most knowledgeable and determined people I’ve ever had the privilege to work with. I know that under her leadership, Country Today and True Country will continue to be the best Country prep services in the industry, and she’ll deliver an amazing product to our affiliates.”
Ragusa is a 30-year veteran of Nashville’s Country music community who originally worked for Premiere from 2006 to 2012, before returning in 2019. She launched her career in marketing and publicity at Arista Nashville, before transitioning into artist development. She continued her label tenure at RCA and Capitol Records, before shifting into journalism at Country Weekly and Rare Country.
“I’m so excited to step into a new role at Premiere and continue my tenure with the Premiere Prep team,” said Ragusa. “The standard of service we have established, and my colleagues’ encouragement inspire me to elevate our Country Today and True Country services, and to better serve our affiliates and our music industry partners.”