Industry Ink: Sony Music Nashville, Sweet Talk PR, C2 Media Relations

Maren Morris, Sony Staff Hang Out at the Ryman

Pictured (Seated, L-R): Fount Lynch, VP, Media; Ken Robold, EVP & COO, Taylor Lindsey, VP, A&R; Randy Goodman, Chairman & CEO; Maren Morris; (Standing, L-R): Caryl Healey, VP, Sales; Steve Hodges, EVP, Promotions & AD; Jim Catino, VP, A&R; Rachel Fontenot, Director, Marketing; Norbert Nix, VP, Promo, Columbia; Paul Barnabee, SVP, Marketing; Mary Catherine Kinney, Manager, Media.

Maren Morris celebrated backstage with Sony Music Nashville label personnel for her first solo performance at The Ryman Auditorium. The “My Church” singer opened for Chris Stapleton on Thursday night (Feb. 18).

Sweet Talk Publicity Seeks Senior Account Executive

A position for senior account executive has been announced by Owner/President Jensen Sussman.

Resumes can be sent to [email protected]. Requirements are as follows:

-Manage relationships between the press and Sweet Talk Publicity’s client roster.
-Accompany artists to media events including TV tapings, interviews, industry trade visits and award shows.
-Facilitate tour publicity for artist headline tours and support concert dates. Local market media relations experience preferred.
-This position is very writing intensive. Must be able to write press releases and media alerts under tight deadlines.
-Help with the supervising of publicity interns.
-3-4 years experience required working in an entertainment media or communications setting. Agency or label publicity experience a plus.
-Proficiency in Cision, My Emma and TV Eyes a plus.
-Reports to the President of Sweet Talk Publicity.
-Additional duties as needed.
-Position involves travel.
-Must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed.
-Writing samples and clip portfolio is required.

Dailey & Vincent Join C2 Media Relations

Dailey & Vincent

Bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent has been added to the C2 Media Relations roster. The duo has performed at Carnegie Hall, sold out three consecutive shows at The Ryman Auditorium and will make their orchestra debut with the Nashville Symphony on April 12. Their variety show, The Dailey & Vincent Show, is about to kick off its second season on RFD TV.

The C2 Media Relations roster also includes Lonestar, Trick Pony, Lucy Angel, Curb Records’ Ashley Gearing, Brian Collins and more.