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Shari Roth

Shari Roth To Exit Valory, Postion To Be Filled

The Valory Music Co. is looking for a new team member to fill the Northeast Promotions Director position as Shari Roth pursues other endeavors beginning Aug. 31.

Requirements include a winning attitude, passion for music, creative mind, ability to travel, ability to communicate with radio and the desire to win.

Resumes should be sent to SVP/Promotion George Briner at george.briner@valorymail.com.

MV2 Entertainment Signs Robert Arthur

MV2 Entertainment has signed writer Robert Arthur to a publishing deal. The South Carolina native spent years on the road playing guitar for Brad Paisley, Jeff Bates, Melody Crittenden and most recently The Henningsens, and has written for both EMI and indie publisher Baccerstick Music before coming to MV2.

Arthur has had numerous cuts by artists including Chris Young, Trace Adkins, and Paisley, including co-writing Paisley’s Grammy® nominated track “Playing with Fire.” Additionally, Arthur has experienced success in the Gospel genre including the CCM No. 1 “Please Come Back” with Michelle Tume and “Over The Cross” by Eighth Day.

“We are so excited about having Robert Arthur onboard with MV2,” said General Manager Tony Harrell. “He brings depth and experience as a writer as well as being a great musician.”

“I couldn’t be more proud and honored to be part of the MV2 family,” shared Arthur. “This is a great group of people, who all share my philosophies on life, family, business and music. I am confident that I will flourish and grow here as songwriter. I look forward to a long successful relationship with MV2.”

Pictured: (L-R): Clay Myers, Robert Arthur, Chip Petree (Arthur’s attorney), and Tony Harrell.

Belmont’s Don Cusic Celebrates Bear Family Birthday

Bear Family Records recently celebrated its 40th anniversary at the company’s headquarters in Bremen, Germany. Bear is known for its multi-disc releases and boxed set books that chronicle an artist’s career, including projects on Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, and Johnny Horton. Among those celebrating at the event were Richard Weize, founder of Bear Family Records, and Belmont University’s Don Cusic.

Pictured (L-R): Richard Weize (left), founder of Bear Family Records, and Don Cusic. Photo: Tony Byworth

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Lorie Hollabaugh

Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.

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