Major Changes Hit Monument Records, Affecting Majority Of Staff

Major changes, including the exit of most of its staff, have impacted Monument Records, MusicRow has confirmed. Select aspects of the company will be overseen by Sony Music Nashville moving forward.

Launched in 2017 by Jason Owen and Shane McAnally, in partnership with Sony Music, the label has guided the careers of Walker Hayes, Tigirlily Gold, Brandon Ratcliff, Alex Hall and Shelby Lynne, among others over the last eight years. Tigirlily Gold will move to Sony Music Nashville’s roster, but it is not yet clear where the other artists will go.

Through his Sandbox Entertainment, Owen will collaborate with Sony Music to help artists bring unique ideas and approaches to share their stories across various mediums including film and TV.

McAnally will work with artists on various creative aspects, including A&R, production, songwriting and more, while continuing to expand his work on broadway, film and TV.

General Manager Katie McCartney is departing for a new opportunity yet to be announced.

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Madison Hahnen

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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