Musical Chairs

New gigs for Megan Knutson, Emilee Warner, and Wayne Leeloy

>>Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen has promoted Megan (Whalen) Knutson to Label Coordinator. In this position, she will work with each label department in Nashville as well as the Universal Republic team in New York. In addition to her new responsibilities, Knutson will also continue as Harnen’s assistant. “In just under a year, Megan has become an integral part of our team at Republic Nashville. Plain and simple…no matter how tall the task…she gets it done!” says Harnen. She can be reached at 615-324-7901 or megan.knutson@republicnashville.com.

>>Publicist Emilee Warner has joined Crash Avenue, launching the Louisville based company’s Nashville Division as Senior Publicist. The Nashville office will specialize in promoting Americana, folk, bluegrass, and roots rock independent artists.
Warner was most recently publicist at Compass Records, and has a resume that includes CMT Radio, WRLT-FM Nashville, Keith Case & Associates, and her own independent PR firm Big Shindig Media. Warner is a member of the IBMA’s Leadership Bluegrass Class of 2011. She can be reached at emilee@crash-avenue.com.
>>Wayne Leeloy has joined Topspin Media, heading up the digital company’s Nashville office as Sr. Director of Artist Services. He is responsible for building industry and artist relationships across all genres. Topspin allows its clients to connect directly with fans, and promote, distribute and sell music, concert tickets, and more.
Leeloy previously launched Ticketmaster’s Music Services team in Nashville. His career also includes 15 years in Memphis, heading up Business Development and Artist/Industry relations for the Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission, and running his own Foundation Music Group. He also spent time at Seattle marketing firm 206 Inc. handling sponsorship, brand management, event production and community development for clients like Walt Disney Records, Levi’s, Toyota and Urban Outfitters. He can be reached at wleeloy@topspinmedia.com and 615-787-7166.