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UMG Nashville

BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

UMGN Rebrands As Music Corporation of America

April 24, 2025April 25, 2025 kevincarter MCA, Music Corporation Of America, UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has undergone an “evolution,” rebranding as Music Corporation of America (MCA), under the leadership of

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Blythe Leaving UMGN, Headed West

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• After a two-year run as EVP of A&R at UMG Nashville, Chelsea Blythe announced her departure from the label

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UMG Reorganizes Nashville Operations

February 6, 2025February 9, 2025 kevincarter UMG, UMG Nashville

• Late Thursday, Universal Music Group announced “a reorganization of its Nashville-based operations to enhance its position as the premiere

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Major Country Departures: Mabe & Hunnicutt

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group, UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville Chair & CEO Cindy Mabe has exited after nearly 18 years with the company. There has been

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Moberly Upped To SVP/Promo, UMG Nashville

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has promoted Damon Moberly to Senior Vice President of Promotion, effective immediately. Moberly has devoted

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UMGN & Mosley Music Sign Colt Graves

October 2, 2024 kevincarter Mosley Music, UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville and Timbaland’s Mosley Music announce singer-songwriter Colt Graves as the inaugural artist signed under their newly created

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UMG Nashville Taps Kilduff As CFO

September 24, 2024 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville announces the appointment of Robert Kilduff as Chief Financial Officer. Kilduff brings over 30 years

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Anderson Named SVP/Commerce, UMGN

August 26, 2024 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has appointed Derek Anderson as Senior Vice President of Commerce. Anderson brings over 15 years

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UMG Nashville Welcomes Houston Gaither

June 26, 2024 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville announces the addition of radio and records veteran Houston Gaither to its Radio Promotions team as Director

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Gear Joins UMGN As VP of A&R

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville announces the hire of publishing veteran Jake Gear as VP of A&R. Gear is a multi-faceted creative

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Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline
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Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline

September 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline

• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which, sadly, is in the process of winding down operations due to the

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Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
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Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

• iHeartMedia Spanish Pop WUMR (Rumba 106.1)/Philadelphia, “#1 Para Reggaeton y Variedad En Philly,” announces the addition of Jholimar “DJ

Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
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Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

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Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
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Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

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Skyview Executive Action
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Skyview Executive Action

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NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action
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NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

• A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music), announced that Ian Harrison has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, effective

Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
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Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
Music Radio: What Gets the Most Airtime Besides Music?
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Music Radio: What Gets the Most Airtime Besides Music?

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Music Radio: What Gets the Most Airtime Besides Music?

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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
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And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
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Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami
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Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami
Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down
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Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down
Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R
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Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R

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Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
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Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Amarillo, Listen Up! Rattler On The Loose!
Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline
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Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline

September 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline
Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!
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Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Next PD Of KINK-FM/Portland: You!
Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic
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Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Marks Mans Middays At Philly’s Fanatic
Rick Vaughn Named SVPP, iHeart Salt Lake City
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Rick Vaughn Named SVPP, iHeart Salt Lake City

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Vaughn Named SVPP, iHeart Salt Lake City
‘DC’ Back On The Clock In Tulsa
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‘DC’ Back On The Clock In Tulsa

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘DC’ Back On The Clock In Tulsa

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