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Music City
SMACKSONGS UPS LEE KRABEL TO SVP
9/12/23

SMACKSongs has upped Lee Krabel to svp of publishing, effective immediately.

Having joined the company as creative director in 2016, Krabel has played a pivotal role in shaping its creative direction.

At SMACK, Krabel runs point on songwriters including Josh Jenkins, Ross Copperman, Scott Stepakoff, Tigirlily Gold, McCoy Moore and Clara Park.

In his new role, he will continue to oversee SMACK’s entire roster, manage the creative staff, book sessions, pitch songs and sign new writers.

“Lee has been a huge part of the success of SMACK for the past seven years and helped grow the team to what it is today,” said SMACK President, Robert Carlton. “With Lee here, I know our writers will always be in good hands.”

“The writers and staff at SMACK continue to build one of the best independent publishers in the world. I'm very thankful that Shane [McAnally], Robin [Palmer] and Robert continue to believe in me to be a part of this great team,” added Krabel.

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