Musical Chairs: Ben Strain, EJ Bernas

Ben Strain has joined Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville as Creative Manager. Strain spent the last seven years at Sony Music Nashville, serving as Creative Coordinator in the A&R department as well as a Creative Manager for Sony Music. Beginning Sept. 18, reach Strain at 615-726-8300 or ben.strain@sonyatv.com.

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MCA Southwest Regional promo rep EJ Bernas will exit his post with the label, as he begins his newly created job as VP Entertainment for Nashville-based Tin Roof Corporation. The company operates six bars including the popular Demonbreun location, with three more in development and construction. He started on Sept. 2 and is currently pulling double duty until he officially departs the label in early October. Reach him at ej@tinroofbars.com going forward.