Sources confirm that Rusty Gaston is the new Nashville chief at Jon Platt's Sony/ATV, succeeding the exiting Troy Tomlinson, who is moving over to UMPG's Music City division.

The Texas native established himself with the pubco THIS Music, which has reps such writers as Jessi Alexander, JT Harding, Ben Hayslip and more, including co-owners Tim Nichols and Connie Harrington.

Gaston's start date is TBA. Stay tuned for further details.