MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…)

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This week’s edition of the MusicRow Weekly highlights a number of leadership changes, new hires and artist signings across the music industry. Click here to see the full edition.

Universal Music Publishing Group has named Josh Van Valkenburg President of UMPG Nashville, effective Jan. 4, 2027. Meanwhile, longtime UMPG Nashville Chairman & CEO Troy Tomlinson will transition into an exclusive advisory role with the company. Elsewhere, BMI has elevated Shannon Sanders to AVP, Creative, Nashville, while The Recording Academy has promoted Susan Stewart to Vice President of its Songwriters & Composers Wing.

Several other companies have announced leadership appointments, including Shore Fire Media, which has elevated Jaclyn D. Childress to President, and New West Records, which has named Brad Turcotte General Manager. Abby Miller has joined Borchetta Entertainment Group as Head of Artist Development, while Range Music has added Elisabeth Ashley as an Artist Manager, where she will join Carter Faith’s team.

The management and booking landscape has also seen several moves. Chris Young has signed a management deal with Fletcher Foster of F2 Entertainment Group, and Tenille Arts has signed with MPI Talent Agency for global booking representation. Tina Crawford has launched To A T Entertainment, a new Nashville-based artist management company, with rising pop artist Trinity Lake serving as its flagship client.

Sweet Talk Publicity has expanded its team with the addition of Abbey Frederick as Account Executive, Hailey Johnsen as Junior Account Executive and LillyMarie Smith as Publicity Coordinator. On the label front, Blake Tyler has signed with ONErpm Nashville, while Joe Noto has signed with Off Road Records.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Koe Wetzel takes the No. 1 spot with “Jaded,” featuring Ella Langley. Explore more chart data here.

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