BREAKING: Caryl Atwood Exits Sony Music Entertainment

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Caryl Atwood

Caryl Atwood has exited her role as Senior Vice President of Commercial Partnerships at Sony Music Entertainment after 26 years with the company and 30 years in the music business. After earning a second bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Memphis, she plans to pursue a career in clinical mental health counseling and life coaching.

“If there’s one thing my career has taught me, it’s that success has always been about people,” shares Atwood. “Whether I was building partnerships, leading teams, or supporting artists, the most rewarding moments came from helping others grow. As I begin this next chapter, I’m grateful for everything the music industry has given me, and I’m excited to dedicate the next season of my life to helping people navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and discover what’s possible for their lives.”

Atwood began her career with Island Records and PolyGram Distribution, working with artists including U2, The Cranberries and Tonic.

She joined RCA Label Group in 1999 and spent the next 26 years rising from coordinator to Senior Vice President across RCA Label Group, Sony Music Nashville and Sony Music Entertainment. During that time, she worked with artists including Luke Combs, Kenny Chesney, Kane Brown, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Megan Moroney. She also helped build partnerships with Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Walmart and Target and contributed to the success of numerous Billboard 200 No. 1 albums.

Throughout her career, Atwood has been recognized with several industry honors, including MusicRow‘s Rising Women on the Row (2014), the Nashville Business Journal‘s Women in Music City (2017), Variety‘s Hitmakers list (2021), and Billboard‘s Women in Music list (2023 and 2024).

Atwood can be reached here.

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