MusicRow Hires Eric Parker

MusicRow Publisher/Owner Sherod Robertson announces the hiring of Eric Parker as Marketing Manager. The newly-created position entails marketing initiatives for MusicRow web and print publications, RowFax song pitch-sheet, and the CountryBreakout Chart.

Parker will also coordinate the publication’s annual events including the MusicRow Awards, and the CRS CountryBreakout Chart Meet & Greet and Awards.

“Eric’s innovative marketing ideas and attention to detail will be essential as we expand the footprint of MusicRow,” says Robertson. “I am proud to have him on board as we continue to serve the music industry at the highest level.”

Parker began at MusicRow in 2010 as an intern to assist Chart Director/Managing Editor Jon Freeman with the CountryBreakout Chart and has since served as an editorial contributor. Parker split time at MusicRow while working with Bluewater Music in the copyright department, contributing as travel editor for Dabble travel magazine, and working with the production efforts of Nashville’s Ovvio Arte.

He holds a degree in Entertainment and Music Business from Belmont with intern experience including UMG’s A&R department, Starstruck Management, S1 Publishing, Tom-Leis Publishing, and EB Media.

Parker can be reached at eparker@musicrow.com.