Jones Elevated To SVP At RIAA
• The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) proudly announces the promotion of Jackie Jones to Senior Vice President of Artist & Industry Relations. The Nashville-based Jones remains the association’s chief representative in the market and has successfully built strong relationships with artists and their teams across the U.S. in support of RIAA’s advocacy mission.
“While at RIAA, I have learned how vital it is to help policymakers understand the ways labels support and partner with artists and all the work our industry does to strengthen and grow the creative community and economy,” said Jones, who joined RIAA in April 2019 following a 17-year run at Viacom’s CMT. “Advocating on behalf of the recorded music industry every day is an honor. I look forward to fostering an even more inclusive community that knows the importance of supporting and protecting the rights of creators and innovators.”
As part of the RIAA Gold & Platinum program, which recognizes artist and label excellence, Jones helped honor the iconic Missy Elliott as the only female hip-hop artist with six Platinum-certified studio albums during her recent birthday bash in Miami. In September, she led RIAA Honors: Pioneers of Hip-Hop, including Grandmaster Flash and MC Lyte, at a celebration in Washington, DC.
Jones will continue to report to RIAA’s Chief Policy Officer Morna Willens, who commented, “Jackie is a championing force whose deep ties in Music City are unparalleled. Her creativity and ability to engage labels, artists and community partners is a great asset to the work of RIAA. We are delighted to celebrate her talents with this promotion.” Jones can be congratulated at jackie.jones@riaa.com. [Photo credit: Carly Glazier]
