MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…)

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This week’s edition of The MusicRow Weekly is packed with industry moves, new ventures and exciting signings shaping the landscape of country music and beyond. Click here to see the full edition.

Warner Music Nashville is undergoing a significant internal reorganization to better align with Warner Records. As part of the shift, the label is creating two new radio promotion teams, aiming to offer more focused support for its Nashville-based artists. Several staff members have been affected by the changes, including Ray Mariner (Manager, Radio), Andrea Schollnick (Manager, Video Content), Sarah Sigro (Director, Catalog Marketing) and Caitlin Cadden (Director, Global Marketing).

The Country Music Association (CMA) has also announced a series of promotions and new hires across various departments. Emily Evans has been elevated to Senior Vice President of Business Strategy and Operations, following her prior role as Vice President. Jenny Methling joins CMA as Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships after previously serving in a temporary capacity. Additional staff updates include the promotion of Devin Ford to Senior Manager, Social Media, and new hires Luke Johnson (Staff Accountant), Zarah Goldberg (Video Content Creator) and Liliana Manyara (International Industry Relations Coordinator).

Chris Crawford has joined Activated Events as General Manager. He’ll be overseeing strategy and operations for the company’s robust festival lineup, which includes Boots in the Park, Coastal Country Jam, Party in the Park, Taco Fest and The Smoke Show.

Atlantic Music Group is expanding into country and Americana with the launch of a new imprint: Atlantic Outpost. The label will be spearheaded by Jeff Levin and Ian Cripps, both of whom will maintain their existing A&R leadership roles at Atlantic. Offices will be in both Los Angeles and Nashville

Lanie Gardner has officially joined the roster at TRACK Management, and singer-songwriter-producer Cameron Bedell has signed with Electric Feel Entertainment on its Nashville roster. Meanwhile, Brandon Wisham has signed with UTA for global representation and The Feldman Agency for representation in Canada.

SMACKSongs has announced the promotion of Sam Sarno to Senior Creative Director of Publishing, continuing the company’s tradition of nurturing creative leadership from within. Additionally, Susan G. Komen has named Joshua Daniel as its new Senior Director of Entertainment Engagement and Events.

Katie Vinten and Zach Lund have launched Wild Child Music in partnership with Eclipse Music Group. The boutique management company’s roster already includes Delacey, Hayden Blount, Valley James, Wells Ferrari, Cece Coakley, Logan Turner, Brett Truit, Willie Breeding, Cameron Neal and SXSSY.

Lastly, Big Loud Texas continues to grow with the addition of Austin-based band The Droptines to its artist roster.

This week’s edition also features an interview with mtheory’s Cameo Carlson.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Russell Dickerson takes the No. 1 spot with “Happen To Me.” Explore more chart data here.

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