VP Skillz Right In Tucker’s Wheelhouse
• BBR Music Group announced that longtime Nashville music industry pro Ken Tucker has been named VP of Promotion for label imprint Wheelhouse Records, the home of Trace Adkins, Granger Smith, Kristian Bush, Runaway June and Walker McGuire.
Tucker is a former radio programmer and air personality who most recently served as Apple Music’s Nashville-based music programmer. He was also Managing Editor of consumer publication Country Weekly and was a member of a small team that launched both Beats Music and Apple Music. Tucker previously served in regional and national promotion positions at Warner Bros. Nashville. Ken is also our former colleague at the late, great Radio & Records, and his work has also appeared in Billboard, Mediaweek and The Hollywood Reporter, among other publications.
“Since his time at Warner Bros., Ken’s knowledge-base and relationships have only grown deeper and stronger,” says Jon Loba, EVP, BBR Music Group. “We are so excited to have someone with his broad base of experience and perspective join our family. Even more than that, I’m thrilled to add someone with his integrity and heart who places such a high value on ‘win-win’ relationships. He will be an amazing leader for our Wheelhouse team and a strong passionate advocate for our artists!”
Tucker will report to Carson James, SVP of Promotion, BBR Music Group, who said, “No matter what segment of music business that Ken has been in and associated with, he has always excelled. I’m so excited to have him lead our Wheelhouse Promotion Team for many years to come!” Tucker starts on July 23; for now he can be temporarily reached at 615-584-7100 or kentuckerwheelhouse@gmail.com. During this transition, BBR VP of Radio Syndication & Group Strategy, Renee Leymon will continue to serve as the interim VP of Promotion for Wheelhouse Records. Hit her up at 615-610-2118 or renee@bbrmusicgroup.com.
