MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…)

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This week’s edition of The MusicRow Weekly brings a slate of major announcements spanning awards news, executive shifts, management updates and new creative ventures. Click here to see the full edition.

The Academy of Country Music revealed that the ACM Awards will return to Las Vegas for its 61st annual ceremony, set for May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The show will once again stream live on Prime Video, with an additional livestream available through the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. Festivities will begin early as ACM Awards Week kicks off in Las Vegas on May 15.

Capitol Christian Music Group announced several promotions and a new hire. Carlos Monnaco has been elevated to Executive Vice President of Finance, while Garrett Davis rises to Senior Vice President of A&R. Elizabeth Brock steps into the role of Vice President of National Promotions. Rounding out the leadership additions, Michael Fogarty joins the company as Vice President of Digital Marketing.

Jody Williams has expanded his role with Vince Gill. Williams will now oversee management duties for Gill through his new venture, Little Guitar Management. Longtime manager Larry Fitzgerald will continue supporting the team as a consultant, while Jennifer Templeton remains Gill’s day-to-day manager.

Other notable leadership updates include Lisa Hresko’s promotion to Chief Operating Officer at A2IM, accompanied by her appointment as the inaugural President of the Foundation of Independent Music. Sony Music Publishing elevated Jeff Smarr to Senior Vice President, Global Copyright. Additionally, Luma Business Management revealed that Mallori Kirchenschlager has been named Partner.

Timmy McKeever has entered a new management agreement with The Familie, where he will be co-managed by Steve Astephen, Chase Berlin and Royce Risser, alongside Jason McKeever. Emily Peacock has launched Peacock Publishing and Creative Consulting, while Dustin Boyer, Bobby Dirienzo and Olivia Pierce have teamed up to form Industry Plant, a new creative marketing agency. Josiah Siska has secured new representation under Walk Off Entertainment. Singer-songwriter Madison Kozak has signed a co-publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music Nashville in partnership with The Core Entertainment.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Blake Shelton remains in the No. 1 spot with “Stay Country or Die Tryin’.” Explore more chart data here.

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