The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has appointed Jackie Jones as Vice President, Artist & Industry Relations for the organization. Jones will be based in Nashville, Tennessee and will work with the Nashville music community to advance protections for artists, labels and the entire music industry. The appointment is effective Monday (April 1). Jones joins the industry relations team that includes longtime RIAA veteran Joel Flatow, based in Los Angeles.

“Jackie is a welcome addition to our strong industry relations team, with deep ties to Nashville and an established track record within the artist and label community that make her a perfect fit for this role. We are lucky to have her,” said RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier.

“We are excited to welcome Jackie to the RIAA family,” said Flatow, RIAA’s SVP, Artist & Industry Relations and Chief, West Coast Operations. “Jackie’s relationships within Nashville will no doubt allow her to hit the ground running and I look forward to working with her to help serve the world-renowned artist and label community in Music City USA.”

“I’m thrilled to be joining the RIAA team at such an important time for the industry, and for music,” said Jones. “Music is the lifeblood of this town and I’m honored to represent RIAA and its important mission advocating for the rights of those who create it.”

Before joining the RIAA, Jackie was Director of Music and Talent for CMT in Nashville, a division of Viacom, Inc., responsible for music integration across all CMT channels including on-air and digital platforms. Jackie served as talent producer and booker for top-rated shows including the annual CMT Music Awards, CMT Artists of the Year and CMT Crossroads. Jackie is a member of The Recording Academy, Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association, Leadership Music and Women in Cable Television. She lends her talents to various charitable organizations including St. Jude, Save the Children and Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. She holds a Master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University.

Guy Moot has officially started at Warner/Chappell in his role as Co-Chair & Chief Executive Officer, alongside Carianne Marshall, who has been Co-Chair & Chief Operating Officer since January. The company’s official announcement comes one month after Warner/Chappell’s move to a new, state-of-the art headquarters at Warner Music Group’s downtown offices. Both Marshall and Moot report to Warner Music Group CEO, Steve Cooper.

Cooper said, “It’s a time of exciting change and fresh creativity at Warner/Chappell. Last month, our L.A. team moved into a new, cutting-edge HQ; a fitting home for a dynamic music company committed to innovation and collaboration. Today, we officially announce a unique leadership duo with the ambition and energy to propel Warner/Chappell, its songwriters, and its team into the future. We’re very fortunate to have two such inspiring execs with complementary talents – Guy’s A&R vision and global operational strength, combined with Carianne’s entrepreneurial expertise and world-class creative instincts. We’re all looking forward to what’s on the horizon and what’s coming next.”

Moot said, “At a time of unprecedented possibility for songwriters, our mission is to provide the environment in which genuine talent can achieve its full, global potential. That requires real creative expertise, along with an original, fearless, and principled approach to our business. Carianne will be an amazing partner with whom to develop extraordinary hit-makers, promote an incredible catalog, and mentor a winning team. I’m really looking forward to working with everyone at Warner/Chappell and I’m grateful to Steve and Len for inviting me on this fantastic journey.”

Marshall said, “I’ve been hugely impressed by the passion and integrity that runs through the Warner/Chappell culture. We have an amazing opportunity to empower the next generation of executives, services and technologies that will benefit our entire songwriting community and help drive their long-term careers. I’m delighted to unite with Guy, as we lead our team of ambitious, pioneering music-lovers. I also want to thank Steve and Len, who I know are just as excited as we are about the future.”

Over the course of three decades in music, Moot has signed songwriters and artists including Amy Winehouse, Calvin Harris, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Arcade Fire, Sia and many more. Moot began his career in 1984 with A&R roles at ATV Music and Chrysalis Records. He joined SBK Music Publishing in 1987; the company merged with EMI two years later. Moot spent the following 16 years rising through the ranks at EMI Music Publishing, and was appointed Executive Vice President of A&R for UK and Europe in 2003. Two years later, he became Managing Director of EMI Music Publishing UK and President of European Creative. In 2012, Moot took on additional responsibilities, leading the Sony/ATV and EMI Music Publishing merger across Europe. In this new role, he was tasked with developing greater effectiveness in A&R across both companies. Then, in 2017, he was appointed President of Worldwide Creative. At the same time, he continued in his role as Managing Director in the UK, and led the company to a record-breaking, year-long hold on the UK No. 1 Singles spot in 2016-17.

Prior to joining Warner/Chappell this past June, Marshall was Principal Partner, Head of Creative Services, and Head of Creative Licensing at SONGS, the acclaimed independent music publisher. She joined SONGS in 2006, helping build a roster of over 300 songwriters, including Lorde, The Weeknd, Diplo, DJ Mustard, and many others. Marshall previously spent three years as Director of Motion Picture and Television Music for Universal Music Publishing Group, prior to which she worked in the Film/Television Music division of DreamWorks Music Publishing from 2000 to 2003. Marshall began her music industry career at Los Angeles-based VOX Productions, where she did live music production, while managing and booking local bands. In 1996, she joined Elektra Entertainment Group, working in Marketing & College Radio Promotion.

Tin Pan South held its third night of shows Thursday night (March 28) across Nashville. As usual, there were plenty of options for attendees. There was also a special screening of the film It All Begins With A Song: The Story Of The Nashville Songwriter was offered in the afternoon at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

The 6 p.m. slot had options from Songs From The Tape Room featuring Brad Clawson, Ben Johnson, Conner Smith and special guests at The Local to Jason Blaine, Phillip Lammonds, Wil Nance, Mo Pitney and Bobby Tomberlin at The Station Inn. Daves Barnes, Sam DeRosa, Audra Mae, Jordan Reynolds and Asia Whiteacre occupied 3rd & Lindsley, while Shy Carter, Abbey Cone, Bryan Simpson played at Analog at the Hutton Hotel.

The 9 p.m. show had several hot tickets. Dallas Davidson, Kyle Fishman, Trea Landon, Josh Mirenda and Justin Wilson played their hits over at the Listening Room. At Douglas Corner Cafe, Fred Wilhelm, Adam Doleac, Aaron Espe and Emily Reid played a show called “Hits You Know & Hits You Haven’t Heard Yet.”

Tin Pan South favorites Bob DiPiero and Jeffrey Steele led a round at the TRUE Music Room and Bar, with Blake Griffith, Adam James and a few guests. As always, the round was a hilarious jam session between the two songwriting giants and the two newcomers.

They played a medley of their hits, like “Gone” (Montgomery Gentry), DiPiero’s “Southern Voice” (Tim McGraw),”American Made” (Oak Ridge Boys), and “The Church on Cumberland Road” (Shenandoah), and Steele’s “Speed” (Montgomery Gentry), “International Harvester” (Craig Morgan), and Rascal Flatt’s “These Days” and “What Hurts The Most.”

Stephen Wilson Jr. was a special guest stand out, playing a nostalgic, slightly dark original “Year To Be Young (1994), inspired by his upbringing in the corn fields of Indiana. Wilson Jr. was incredibly talented, and his voice and musicianship held its own against the country music heavyweights.

 

The 13th Annual ACM Honors returns to the Ryman Auditorium for the 10th consecutive year on Aug. 21, 2019.

The evening of live music and tributes celebrates recipients of the Academy of Country Music’s Special Awards, Songwriter of the Year Award, Industry Awards and Studio Recording Awards.

Additional details including this year’s winners, host, performers and event details will be announced at a later date.