Industry Ink: Sony Music Nashville, BBR Music Group, Monarch Talent Management

Carrie Underwood Celebrates Sold-Out Show

(Pictured L-R): Jim Catino, A&R VP; Ken Robold, EVP & COO; Carrie Underwood; Randy Goodman, Chairman & CEO; Paul Barnabee, Marketing Sr. VP; Steve Hodges, EVP Promotion & Artist Development. Photo credit: Jeff Johnson

Sony Music Nashville executives congratulated Carrie Underwood on a sold-out show of 15,000 fans in Nashville on Thursday (Sept. 22). As part of The Storyteller Tour – Stories in the Round, the show was her fourth headlining appearance at Bridgestone Arena.

Magic Mustang Music Adds Coordinators

Pictured (L-R): Andi Gilberti, Clint James

BBR Music Group has announced the addition of Andi Gilberti and Clint James to the Magic Mustang Music staff. Gilberti is a publishing coordinator and James is a creative coordinator. Both are already on the job and report directly to Juli Newton-Griffith,VP of Magic Mustang Music.

“We are very happy to have both Clint and Andi join our team,” says Griffith. “They both have the skill set to keep up with this fast-paced business and they are great additions.”

Marie Lange Launches Talent Company

Marie Lange

Marie Lange, a former corporate trainer and project manager, has launched Monarch Talent Management (MTM), a Nashville-based agency. Her initial client roster includes singer-songwriter Leona Williams, veteran Grand Ole Opry pianist Tim Atwood, Australian bluegrass artist Kristy Cox, Chris Golden, Mike Oldham, The Sneed Family, Pam Miller, Max T. Barnes and more.

“The quality of artists I represent is outstanding. Most of them have 10 to 15 years’ worth of experience,” Lange said. “My mission is to partner with great artists and provide talent buyers with the affordable, high-quality performers they need.”

A launch party and concert featuring some of MTM’s clients will take place at The Nashville Palace on Saturday, October 8.