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ERN’s Cadillac Music Adds Three To Team

February 9, 2026/by Madison Hahnen

Pictured (L-R): Dane Schmidt, Jordan Marcus and Jude Warren. Photos: Jessie Addleman

ERN’s Cadillac Music has added three new hires to its team. Dane Schmidt has joined as Senior Director of A&R, Jordan Marcus as Creative Coordinator/Executive Assistant, and Jude Warren as A&R/Executive Assistant.

“Everybody on the team at Cadillac feels like family,” shares Founder ERNEST. “I have known Dane for almost 12 years and our journeys in the business started around the same time. He has always been so great with songs and relationships and adds so much value to our team. Jordan is a lovely addition and has stepped up in her role – constantly finding songs and putting rooms together. Jude started as my intern, but I knew immediately that I should hire him full-time. His ceiling is limitless. It’s full circle and truly all in the family when it comes to the team we’ve curated.”

“Absolutely pumped to join the Cadillac family,” adds Schmidt. “I’ve been fortunate to witness the evolution of Ernest as a songwriter, artist and now publisher: his ability for finding and mentoring talent has been both exciting and inspiring to watch. Beyond grateful to work with him to champion great songs, the incredible talent behind them and push the boundaries of what a modern publishing company can be.”

In his new role, Schmidt will lead the company’s writing roster, which includes Chandler Walters, Cody Lohden, Jacob Durrett, Mark Holman, Rafe Tenpenny and Rhys Rutherford. Prior to ERN’s Cadillac Music, Schmidt led his own creative management company Daschent, which has earned over 25 No. 1s since its inception in 2022. Previous stops also include Sony Music Publishing, Tree Vibez Music and co-founding WeVolve Music.

Marcus has helped songwriters build their careers and navigate their creative journeys. Previously, she worked in live event production at Amazon as well as founded and operated her own private chef company. Prior to ERN’s, Warren held internship roles for King Pen Music and Republic Records.

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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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