Kelly Bolton Named VP/Creative At Tape Room Music

Kelly Bolton

Kelly Bolton has joined Tape Room Music as VP of Creative. The Lexington, Kentucky native joins the Tape Room staff after previous stops at Big Deal Music and Black River Publishing, where she served as Creative Director.

“I’m so excited to have Kelly on board. She’s the perfect fit for our roster and our staff and I look forward to watching her help our company grow. Go Big Blue!”, says Tape Room Founder Ashley Gorley.

“We are pumped to add Kelly to the family!  Her A&R abilities and passion for working with creatives made her an obvious choice as we continue building Tape Room Music,” says Blain Rhodes, Tape Room GM.

“I am excited to begin my next chapter at Tape Room Music, joining this innovative team created by Ashley and Blain. I can’t wait to get to work with the extremely talented writers.” says Bolton.

Gorley launched Tape Room Music in 2011 and since then, Tape Room writers have accounted for 16 No. 1 songs and numerous top ten singles by artists such as Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Keith Urban, Dustin Lynch and many more.  

Bolton can be reached at kelly@taperoommusic.com

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