Nugent & Dupree Expanded @ WMN

• Warner Music Nashville welcomes VP of Strategic Marketing Victoria (Torie) Nugent back to Music City with new duties that expand her role in artist development. In addition to leading in-house analytics, Nugent will now oversee the day-to-day functions of the digital and strategic partnerships teams. At the same time it was announced that VP/Creative Director Mike Dupree would be extending his purview to include all visual creative initiatives for the label, including video production and graphic design.

Both Nugent and Dupree will continue to report to SVP of Artist Development Shane Tarleton, who said, “I’m incredibly proud to have Torie and Mike among those leading the WMN Artist Development team. They consistently bring innovation to their jobs and to the artists we serve. It’s an honor to work alongside these two luminaries as we continue to challenge norms and elevate our artists’ brands.”

Aside from a brief relocation to Seattle, Nugent has been part of the Warner Music Nashville family since 2011 and arrived equipped with three years of experience at Nielsen. Her current position allows her to use data-based research and analysis to optimize marketing functions. “I could not be happier to be back in Nashville, working alongside some of the most forward-thinking and genuinely fun people in the business,” Nugent said. “I’m incredibly grateful to Espo,Benand Shane for the opportunity. Brooke Hardestyhas built a bold and passionate digital team, and it’s exciting to be joining forces with both her and our partnerships team to drive strategic decision-making for our artists and label.”

Dupree began his music career at Word Entertainment, and in 2010 began working with Warner Music Nashville’s Country roster. Following a brief period in the healthcare industry, Dupree returned to the WMN family in 2016. “It’s a rare gift to love your work — and it’s even more extraordinary when it’s with your favorite people!” Dupree said. “I’m so very grateful for our amazing team and roster of insanely talented artists, and I look forward to building on the incredible foundation of success that Espo has created. Exciting days lie ahead for Warner, and I’m truly humbled by the trust that Shane has placed with me in this new role.”