Lindsey Named Chair/CEO, Sony Music Nashville
Lindsey has been Head of A&R for the Company since 2021, most recently serving as Executive Vice President. In her new role she will oversee the Company and its creative endeavors as well as Provident Entertainment, one of the world’s leading Christian music companies. Lindsey will be based in Nashville and report to Rob Stringer, Chairman, Sony Music Group.
It was concurrently announced that Ken Robold has been named President & Chief Operating Officer of Sony Music Nashville, reporting to Lindsey with oversight of the Company’s operations, including Provident Entertainment.
Prior to joining SMN in 2013, Lindsey worked in A&R at BMG Publishing where she represented Grammy-award winning songwriters such as Hillary Lindsey and Tony Lane. Robold joined Sony Music Nashville in 2015 as EVP & Chief Operating Officer. He previously served as President of Zac Brown‘s Southern Ground Artists and spent 22 years at Universal Music Group, serving in a variety of positions including EVP/GM of their Nashville company. Robold is a past Chairman of the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Board of Directors and President of the Board of Directors for Leadership Music and currently holds board positions for the Country Music Association (CMA) and Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Lindsey said, “I’m very grateful to step into this role. Along with Ken and the incredible SMN team, we are committed to fostering collaboration with our artists, creators, and fans, and will create a vibrant community that not only honors our rich heritage in storytelling but also redefines the sound of country music for generations.” [Photo Credit: Emily Dorio]