Blythe Leaving UMGN, Headed West

• After a two-year run as EVP of A&R at UMG Nashville, Chelsea Blythe announced her departure from the label group on Friday and stated her intention to return to the west coast.

Blythe shared her news in an Instagram post that reads, in part, “I am overwhelmed with gratitude as I was given an opportunity of  a lifetime to come to Nashville and live out my wildest dreams! Country music is so special to me, and I will forever be grateful as I have so many incredible memories here that I’ll never forget.”

Blythe joined UMG Nashville in May 2023, transition from Def Jam, where she served as SVP of A&R. Blythe began her career as an A&R intern at Interscope Records, later becoming the department coordinator. In 2016 Blythe moved to Columbia Records where she was elevated to VP of A&R, signing Symba as her first artist, played a role in signing Baby Keem to the label, and developed multi-platinum-selling artists Polo G and The Kid LAROI. She joined Def Jam in June 2021.

In closing, Blythe said, “Words can’t express how amazing these past couple of years have been, but it’s time to go back to California. This isn’t goodbye, this is simply see you later!”