Industry Ink: Ernest, Texas Regional Radio Awards, SongwritingWith:Soldiers, Todd Stepp

Ernest Hosts First Annual ERNvitational

Photo (L-R): Kiley Donohoe (Manager & Head of Digital, Big Loud Management), Paul Logan (SVP, Sync & Brand Partnerships, Big Loud Records), Jason Rashley (Founder/President, Ozark Music Group), Ally Parsons (Chief Development & Marketing Officer, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee), ERNEST, Kristen Hohl (Vice President of Marketing, SPB Hospitality), Vic Wise (CMO, Tivoli Brewing Co | Outlaw Light Beer), Austin Adams (COO, Big Loud), Kelly Carrazzone (Executive Assistant, Big Loud Management)

On Monday (March 25), Ernest hosted the first annual ERNvitational golf tournament. Sponsored by Big Loud, Logan’s Roadhouse, Outlaw Beer, Ozark Music Group and The Neal Agency, all proceeds from the event went to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.

Texas Regional Radio Music And Radio Awards Celebrates Winners

Randy Rogers accepts the award for Album of the Year.

The 14th annual T3R Texas Music & Radio Awards took place Monday night (March 25) at Texas Live in Arlington, Texas. The awards celebrated artists and radio stations based on radio and chart achievement, touring success and fan input. Winners included Aaron Watson, Wade Bowen, Bri Bagwell, Jenna Paulette, Randy Rogers Band, Ryder Grimes, Amanda Kate Ferris, Lukas Nelson + POTR and more.

For a full list of winners, click here.

SongwritingWith:Soldiers Appoints Three New Board Members

Pictured (L-R): Collin McMillan, Pepper Evans, Suzanne Hogan

SongwritingWith: Soldiers has appointed three new board members, Collin McMillan, Pepper Evans and Suzanne Hogan. McMillan is the Owner/CEO of Grey Area Entertainment, which consists of a record label, an artist management arm and a publishing company. Evans is a senior marketing executive with experience leading teams and launching new products for American Express, Capital One and UnitedHealth Group. Hogan the President of Big Red Ideas.

“Pepper, Suzanne and Collin each bring important expertise to our board of directors,” says Executive Director Kristin Starling. “Their unique perspectives, skills and contributions will positively impact and advance our mission at SongwritingWith:Soldiers.”

Todd Stepp Joins Transparent Productions As SVP Of Global Marketing

Todd Stepp.

Transparent Productions has added Todd Stepp to their team as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing. Stepp brings nearly 20 years of  music industry experience to the new role, most recently serving as Vice President of Marketing at Sony Music’s Provident Entertainment. While at Provident, he worked with Brandon Lake, Cain, Casting Crowns, Kirk Franklin, Zach Williams and more.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have a veteran like Todd join our executive leadership team,” shares Jared Gibo, President of Transparent Productions. “Todd has an incredible reputation in our industry and we’re proud to have him represent our company!”

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Madison Hahnen is Project Manager at MusicRow Magazine, where she helps carry out operational objectives and large-scale projects for the company. She also manages the company's subscriptions. Hahnen graduated from Bryant University in May of 2020 with a B.S. in Team & Project Management and a minor in communication studies. Prior to MusicRow, she held internship roles with Make Wake Artists and Song Suffragettes.

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