SESAC Elevates Hatch To SVP

• SESAC Performing Rights has promoted Shannan Hatch to SVP, Head of Nashville Creative. As reported by Music Row, Hatch, who most recently served as Vice President, Creative Services in SESAC’s Nashville office, will maintain leadership of the Creative Services team in supporting SESAC-affiliated songwriters and publishers, reporting to Chief Creative Officer Sam Kling, who noted, “Shannan is a staple in the Nashville songwriting community. Her commitment to our affiliates is unparalleled and I’m thrilled to announce this well-deserved new role.”

Hatch and her team are responsible for the recruitment, signing and nurturing of songwriters and publishers as well as the retention of existing SESAC-affiliated writers and publishers. During her 20-plus years at SESAC, Hatch has worked closely with affiliates Lee Brice, Jamey Johnson, Runaway June, Craig Campbell, Matt McGinn, Josh Hoge, Jesse Lee, Richard Leigh, Jaron Boyer, Cary Barlowe, Lance Miller, Monty Powelland Michael Tyler, along with Americana tunesmiths Hayes Carll, Jim Lauderdale and Allison Moorer, among many others.

Hatch has been instrumental in the production of SESAC-sponsored songwriter events including Tin Pan South, SESAC Presents at the Bluebird, CMA Showcases, Pensacola Songwriters Festival, and the SESAC Nashville Music Awards as well as many charitable events in and around Nashville. [Photo credit: Katie Kauss]