Brown Named VP/Int’l, UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville announces the appointment of Ami Brown as Vice President of International Marketing. Brown transitions to UMG Nashville following several years with UMG’s Global Marketing team where she most recently served as Sr. Director of Partner and Label Relations.

In her new VP role with UMGN, Brown will spearhead international strategy, creative connection and outreach for all artists on Capitol Records Nashville, EMI Records Nashville, MCA Nashville and Mercury Nashville.

“Ami has been an integral part of our International team for several years and we are thrilled to now have her expertise across our entire roster,” says UMGN EVP of Marketing, Lori Christian. “Never before have we had more artists impacting and touring internationally. With Ami’s leadership and her passion for the music and the storytelling, there are no boundaries for our artists.”

Brown remarked, “Country music has been a foundational part of my lifelong love of music. I am very grateful to Cindy [Mabe] and Lori for giving me the opportunity to further connect our incredible artists and foster our initiatives to fans around the world. I’m excited to be a part of the future of UMGN and have always believed that great music knows no borders. I look forward to collaborating with our artists, the UMGN team, and our wonderful international partners to expand our reach, forge new paths and amplify our culture globally.”

Brown, a Minneapolis native, began her UMG career as a college rep and has held several positions over the past 15+ years with the company including Admin, Artist Development (Interscope Geffen A&M DreamWorks), Account Management (Apple and Starbucks), and International Label Relations for Disney Music Group and Roc Nation, among others. Brown earlier worked for PlayStation in Brand Partnerships and Strategic Alliances.