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UMG Chairman Lucian Grainge Tops Billboard’s Power 100 List

February 15, 2016/by Jessica Nicholson
Lucian Grainge 2016

Lucian Grainge

UMG Chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge was ranked No. 1 on Billboard‘s annual Power 100 list of the music industry’s most influential people. Grainge has appeared at the No. 1 spot on the rankings three times, in 2013, 2015 and 2016, making him the first to hold the top rank for consecutive years.

Live Nation president/CEO Michael Rapino is at No. 2, followed by Apple execs Eddy Cue, Jimmy Iovine, Robert Kondrk, and Trent Reznor (all at No. 3), Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris at No. 4, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Chairman/CEO Martin Bandier at No. 5.

Among the Nashville entertainment executives that made the rankings are:

  • Big Machine Label Group president/CEO Scott Borchetta (No. 22)
  • Universal Music Group Nashville Chairman/CEO Mike Dungan (No. 29)
  • Live Nation Country Music President Brian O’Connell (No. 38, along with Live Nation execs Mark Campana, Bob Roux, Brad Wavra, and David Zedeck)
  • Warner Music Nashville President/CEO John Esposito (No. 63)
  • Sony Music Nashville Chairman/CEO Randy Goodman (No. 67)
  • Sandbox Entertainment President/CEO Jason Owen (No. 82)
  • Morris Higham Management President/Partner Clint Higham (No. 93)
  • Country Music Association CEO Sarah Trahern (No. 99)

During Grammy weekend, Grainge’s 2016 artist showcase, held at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, offered insiders a look at some of the Grammy awards’ top nominees, including performances from Sam Hunt, Chris Stapleton, and The Weeknd, as well as Thomas Rhett, Halsey, Demi Lovato, and more.

Sam Hunt and Lucian Grainge CBE, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Group. Photo: Eric Charbonneau/Invision for UMG/AP Images.

UMG artist Sam Hunt and Lucian Grainge CBE, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Group. Photo: Eric Charbonneau/Invision for UMG/AP Images.

Chris Stapleton at Universal Music Group: Lucian Grainge's 2016 Artist's Showcase presented by American Airlines and Citi at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 in Los Angeles. (Photo: Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Citi/AP Images)

UMG artist Chris Stapleton at Universal Music Group: Lucian Grainge’s 2016 Artist’s Showcase. Photo: Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Citi/AP Images

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Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at [email protected].
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