BENNY JETS TO EPIC: It’s now official. Benny Pough has been named EVP Urban Music fir Epic Records, reporting to label head L.A Reid, who praised his leadership and executive skills. “I have had the pleasure of working with Benny for nearly a decade, and in those years I have seen him become one of the greatest executives in the business. His unparalleled instincts, history of success, and wealth of music experience give us a critical competitive advantage that will help ensure Epic’s future growth.” Pough was most recently SVP Urban Promotion for Reid at Island Def Jam Music Group since 2004. Prior to that, he spent seven years at MCA and Universal as VP Promotion. He began his music industry career in 1990 as a Regional Promotions Manager at Motown. Over the years, he has led the promotion and radio marketing campaigns rfor such artists as Mary J. Blige, The Roots, KC & JoJo, Rihanna, Young Jeezy and Kanye West. (1/27p)
THE RISE OF CHAPPELL ROAN: BEHIND THE SCENES
Here's how it happened. An oral history by Craig Marks. (8/30a)
A SIZZLING HITS LIST
Hot off the grill. Pairs well with your brewski of choice. (8/30a)
GUY MOOT AND CARIANNE MARSHALL: THE HITS INTERVIEW
Publishing's dynamic duo (8/28a)
THE COUNT: A LABOR (DAY) OF LIVE-MUSIC LOVE
Your other option is staying home and watching college football. (8/30a)
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THE GRAMMY SHORT LIST
Who's already a lock?
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
ALL THE WAY LIVE
The players, the tours, the enormous beers.
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