Layoffs Impact CMT
Several CMT team members have reportedly been laid off due to global restructuring of parent company Paramount.
According to Billboard, those affected include Stacey Cato (Director of Music and Talent), Quinn Brown (VP of Production), Ray Sells (Senior Director of Production), Jennifer DeVault (Senior Producer), Jordan Walker (Senior Manager of Music and Talent), Abbi Roth (Senior Manager of Music and Talent), Bryana Cielo (Executive Assistant) and Heather Graffagnino (VP of Production Management).
Country Aircheck reported that SVP/Music & Talent Leslie Fram is also exiting.
CMT has not returned a request for confirmation.
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