Rick Baumgartner Named National Promotion Director Of Foundry Records

Rick Baumgartner

Rick Baumgartner has joined Foundry Records as National Director of Promotion. Baumgartner’s previous career stops include Warner Brothers, Decca, Atlantic, Broken Bow and Black River Entertainment.

Over the course of his career, Rick has worked with artists including Randy Travis, Hank Williams Jr., Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Travis Tritt, Craig Morgan, Clint Black, Lee Ann Womack and more.

“Having Rick in the role of National Director of Promotion was an easy decision,” says General Manager Cole Johnstone. “His knowledge of the music industry is an asset and he is respected throughout the community. We are very excited to have him on board and look forward to seeing what the future holds for all of our artists at Foundry Records.”

“It’s an incredible honor to be given this opportunity by Cole, Mark and April,” says Baumgartner. “I continue to hold dear the friendships I’ve made in my years working with country radio, and I look forward to making many new ones as I help this team deliver top-notch new music to country radio. I am beyond grateful for the team’s vote of confidence.”

• Author
• Recent Posts

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.

Latest posts by Lorie Hollabaugh (see all)

• Jo Dee Messina To Release First New LP In A Decade This Summer - March 13, 2026
• Industry Ink: Megan Moroney, Riley Green, JT Harding, Forrest Frank, Lyrics For Life - March 13, 2026
• McCoy Moore Gets Nostalgic On ‘Sunshine State’ Set For May - March 13, 2026