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UMG Nashville

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Friedman Earns UMG Nashville VP Upgrade

March 6, 2024March 7, 2024 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville has appointed David Friedman to the newly created position of Vice President of Promotion and Strategy. In

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Cirque du Soleil Goes Country

November 8, 2023 kevincarter Cirque du Soleil, UMG Nashville

• Cirque du Soleil has teamed up with Universal Music Group Nashville to launch a new Country-themed theatrical touring show

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Something Funny About UMG Nashville

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville announced the launch of a new comedy-centered imprint, Capitol Comedy Nashville, featuring  flagship comedian Nate

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Reddy Upped To VP/Streaming, UMG Nashville

August 30, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville announces the promotion of Vipin Reddy to VP of Streaming. Reddy, who has been part of the

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Executive Upgrades At UMGN

August 24, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN) announced the promotions of Stephanie Alexa to SVP of Finance & Operations, and Gary

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Bryant Joins UMG Nashville In SVP Role

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has named Charlene Bryant as its Senior Vice President, Business Development & Strategy. With a

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Brown Named VP/Int’l, UMG Nashville

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville announces the appointment of Ami Brown as Vice President of International Marketing. Brown transitions to

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UMG Nashville Names Blythe EVP of A&R

May 25, 2023May 29, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has named Chelsea Blythe as its Executive Vice President of A&R. Blythe makes the move

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UMGN EVP Elevations For Christian & Femia

April 17, 2023April 18, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN) announced the promotions of Lori Christian to Executive Vice President of Marketing and Rob

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Brad Paisley Signs With UMG Nashville

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville announces the signing of award-winning country music superstar Brad Paisley to EMI Records Nashville. The

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NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
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NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

• Jim Kerr‘s remarkable half-century radio career will continue for at least another five years, as iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ

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Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
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Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

• Hubbard Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis, the radio home of Crisco, Dex & Wes in the morning and Staci &

Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
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Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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‘Neanderpaul’ On The Loose, Totally Unsupervised
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS 

‘Neanderpaul’ On The Loose, Totally Unsupervised

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Neanderpaul’ On The Loose, Totally Unsupervised

• Late word to RAMP yesterday from veteran Rock jock “NeanderPaul” Marshall, who told us he had been cut from

Former SXM Exec Killed In Avalanche
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE Satellite Radio 

Former SXM Exec Killed In Avalanche

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Former SXM Exec Killed In Avalanche
SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney
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SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney

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SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney
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SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SITM Honors Rhone & Moroney
Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’
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Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elaina Back As Host Of ‘New Faces’
Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs
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Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Debuts Swanky New Digs
Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
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Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
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Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
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Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

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Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force
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Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Study: Bicultural Latinos A Driving Force
NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years

February 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Icon Jim Kerr Extends For Five Years
Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend
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Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend
Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac
AC ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sweet Arizona Lotus Upgrade For Larry Mac
WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation
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WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGR Dabbles With Frequency Modulation

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