Rhone to be honored at NARM convention

VESTED IN SYLVIA: The outfit formerly known as NARM and digitalmusic.org will present the Presidential Award for Sustained Executive Achievement to Sylvia Rhone during the opening session of the Music Biz 2014 convention at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on 5/7. The veteran label head, who presently oversees her own Epic-distribbed Vested in Culture, is the first female exec to receive the award. “I have had the fortune of working with many of the past honorees who have received this distinguished recognition from the Music Business Association, and it is a true privilege to be counted among them,” said Rhone. Music Biz honcho Jim Donio looked back on Rhone’s four-decade career, “during which she has helped transform the music industry. Rising to the most senior positions at all three major labels, her commitment, vision, and leadership have set a very high bar for others to emulate. At a point where many could choose to simply rest on their laurels, she’s continuing to be a pioneer. ” (1/22a)