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Kirby Mathews Joins Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026/by Madison Hahnen

Kirby Mathews

Kirby Mathews has joined Back Blocks Music as VP of Publishing.

With over a decade of Nashville experience, Mathews will oversee the company’s publishing arm. She most recently worked at Riser House Entertainment where worked with Dallas Wilson, Mitchell Tenpenny, Michael Whitworth and Jake Mitchell. Previous stops also include Play It Again Music and WinSongs Music Publishing. She is a University of Georgia graduate, a member of the Recording Academy, and has been recognized on MusicRow‘s Next Big Thing list.

“Kirby is a songwriter’s advocate in every sense of the word. Her creative instincts, leadership and commitment to service make her an incredible addition to our team,” says Founder/CEO Rakiyah Marshall. “We’re proud to welcome her as VP of Publishing.”

“I’m thrilled to be joining Back Blocks at such an exciting moment of growth. The team has built a catalog and culture that truly puts songwriters first which is so important to me, as I’ve dedicated my career to elevating songwriters and protecting their craft,” adds Mathews. “At the end of the day, there is nothing more powerful than a song.”

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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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