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Remembering Ben Vaughn

January 30, 2025February 2, 2025 kevincarter Warner Chappell Music

• We were saddened to learn that Warner Chappell Nashville President/CEO Ben Vaughn died Thursday, Jan. 30. News of Vaughn’s

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Mike Chester Upped To GM, Warner Records

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 kevincarter Warner Records

• Mike Chester has been promoted to General Manager of Warner Records. In his newly expanded role, Chester, who most

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Concord Acquires Part Of McDaid Catalog

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 kevincarter Concord

• Concord announced that it has acquired a portion of the song catalog of songwriter, musician, and producer Johnny McDaid.

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BMI Icon Alison Smith Announces Retirement

January 28, 2025 kevincarter BMI

• After a nearly 40-year career at BMI, Alison Smith, Executive Vice President, Chief Distribution & Publisher Relations Officer, announced

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Y’all Ready To Talk With Taylor?

January 28, 2025 kevincarter WNFN

• On Feb. 16, Midwest Communications’ Classic Country WNFN (Y’all 106.7)/Nashville will launch Talkin’ With Taylor, which will air every

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Niederhauser Ready To Dial It Back

January 27, 2025 kevincarter Warner Music Nashville

• We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Austin-based promo icon Mark Niederhauser, who announced his impending retirement

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Concord Elevates Eby To EVP, IT

January 27, 2025 kevincarter Concord

• Concord has promoted Jonathan Eby to Executive Vice President of Information Systems and Technology, overseeing Concord’s global technology, including

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First Round Of Grammy Performers Revealed

January 24, 2025January 27, 2025 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• Current GRAMMY® nominees Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, RAYE,Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, and Teddy Swims are

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BMLG Adds Reynolds As VP/Digital Marketing

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group

• Big Machine Label Group announced the appointment of Tim Reynolds in the newly created position of Vice President of

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Walk Off Hit With Virgin Music

January 23, 2025 kevincarter Virgin Music Group

• Nashville-based Walk Off Entertainment, launched by former artist and social media expert Chris Ruediger, has inked a global deal