BREAKING: UMG Nashville Reorganizes, Appoints Mike Harris & Dave Cobb As Leaders

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Mike Harris, Dave Cobb

Universal Music Group has announced a reorganization of its Nashville-based operations, appointing Mike Harris to CEO and Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb to Chief Creative Officer.

“We see an incredible opportunity to expand our presence in Nashville and build upon our industry leading track record,” shares Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of UMG. “The worldwide success of our country artists demonstrate that the genre truly has no boundaries and I’m excited for what lies ahead creatively and commercially.”

As revealed earlier today, Cindy Mabe, Chair and CEO of UMG Nashville, is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities.

Grainge adds, “I want to thank Cindy Mabe for all her contributions to our Nashville company. She leaves UMG with our gratitude and respect.”

Harris formerly served as COO, EVP of UMG Nashville before announcing his departure last year. He held that role since joining the company in 2016. Prior to that, he spent 15 years at EMI, where he held various positions including, most recently, EVP GM for Caroline, a division of the Capitol Music Group/EMI.

“I am humbled to have been asked by Sir Lucian to lead UMG Nashville at such an important and exciting time in country music. I also look forward to work closely with Dave Cobb, the amazing roster of artists and my friends at UMG Nashville,” Harris shares.

Cobb adds, “I am incredibly excited to work with Mike Harris, I’m here to honor the past, and look to the future.”

Cobb is one of Music City’s most in-demand collaborators, regardless of genre, and has worked with and produced countless acclaimed artists and albums including Chris Stapleton’s six times-Platinum Traveller, Jason Isbell’s Southeastern and Brandi Carlile’s By The Way I Forgive You. His recent works include albums for Mumford & Sons, Red Clay Strays, Zayn, Greta Van Fleet, Jamey Johnson, Little Big Town, Reba McEntire and music for Deliver Me From Nowhere, the forthcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic, adding to his illustrious and diverse discography featuring Barry Gibb, The Highwomen, Slash, Marcus King, Teddy Swims, Stevie Nicks, Whiskey Myers, Zach Bryan, Colter Wall and many more.

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