Remembering Chris Crist
• We were saddened to learn of the recent death of former longtime Warner Bros. Records promo rep Chris Crist,
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LABEL LOVE
UMG Launches Mercury Studios
• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the formation of Mercury Studios — described as a “new multi-faceted content studio established
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Sony’s Visit With Human Re Sources
• Sony Music Entertainment (SME) announced the acquisition of top L.A.-based artist distribution and services company Human Re Sources from
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‘New Faces’ Voting Ends Tonight!
• Just a gentle reminder from our friend RJ Curtis that the voting window for the New Faces of Country
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‘All I Want…’ Is ASCAP’s Top 25 Holiday Songs
• The holidays might look and feel a little different this year, but The American Society of Composers, Authors and
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Grant Upped To Def Jam SVP/Digital Commerce
• Def Jam Recordings has promoted Marcus Grant to Senior Vice President, Digital Commerce. In this newly enhanced senior executive
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MSG, Squarespace Support Artists & Art
• Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) and Squarespace are proud to partner on a brand-new virtual performance series,
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Quartz Hill Adds Vaughn & Ranieri
• Quartz Hill Records has bolstered its promotion staff with the addition of label vet Ray Vaughn, who joins as
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Mattera Named Capitol GM, CMG EVP
Veteran music industry executive Larry Mattera has been appointed to the dual role of General Manager of Capitol Records and
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‘New Faces’ Voting Booth Now Open
• Voting is now underway for the New Faces of Country Music® show, which will be held during CRS 2021:
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