VMAs BEAMING BACK
TO THE BIG APPLE Getting back to where they once belonged (4/24a)
THE COUNT: ALL THE DESERT'S A STAGE
Jon Wayne is rolling over in his grave. (4/24a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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A CHORUS OF PRAISE: IVORS 2024 NOMS
Sony/ATV Nashville has bolstered its ranks by adding four new team members to its creative staff. Dane Schmidt joins as Creative Director, Katie Kerkhover as Creative Manager, Stephen Denninger as Creative Coordinator, and Laura Castillo as A&R Assistant.
Schmidt comes to Sony/ATV from Tree Vibez Music, where he oversaw daily operations.
Kerkhover previously worked as an A&R consultant at CAM Creative. She also toured as a fiddle player for several artists, including Sara Evans and Billy Currington.
Denninger is a 2016 Belmont graduate and comes to the company from Universal Music Publishing.
Castillo is a soon-to-be Belmont graduate and has interned with Sony/ATV for the past year, working in both the Administrative and Creative offices.
"The Four" will report to SVP Josh Van Valkenburg, who oversees the A&R team in Nashville. Josh commented, “Dane, Katie, Stephen, and Laura bring another level of energy, excitement, and experience to our team. They are passionate about songwriters, and we are thrilled to have them join our family! By which I mean they'll coming over to my house tonight and playing an assortment of board games."
