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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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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?
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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard’s Back… But For How Long?

• After keeping America in suspense for an extra week in making his highly anticipated announcement, Howard Stern proved that

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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

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• Connoisseur Media announced a pair of leadership promotions and a major programming appointment designed to strengthen operations and growth

Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

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SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
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SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

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House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

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Newberry Renews With Quu
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Newberry Renews With Quu

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Newberry Renews With Quu

• Quu Inc., the trusted industry leader providing easy deployment of visual content for radio, announced that CEO Steve Newberry

Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!
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Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!

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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
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Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
No Higher Honor In Higher Education
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No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education

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Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!
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Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!
Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

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The [Woodward] Programming Dept.
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The [Woodward] Programming Dept.

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [Woodward] Programming Dept.
Howard’s Back… But For How Long?
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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard’s Back… But For How Long?
Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio
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Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio

September 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio
Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs
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Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs

September 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs

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