Unveiling the New Era at Sony Music Nashville

Appointment of Taylor Lindsey

Nashville, TN, on November 18, 2024, marked a crucial moment as Sony Music announced Taylor Lindsey's appointment. With her extensive experience in A&R, she has worked closely with a diverse roster of recording music icons, breakthrough acts, and rising stars. From 2021, she served as Head of A&R and was most recently an Executive Vice President. Her role will be pivotal in shaping the future of the Nashville team as country music continues to evolve and thrive.

Before joining Sony Music in 2013, Lindsey worked at BMG Publishing, where she represented Grammy-award winning songwriters like Hillary Lindsey and Tony Lane. This experience has equipped her with the skills to connect artists with recording opportunities and develop their talent.

Ken Robold's New Role

Ken Robold has been named President and Chief Operating Officer at Sony Music Nashville, reporting to Lindsey. He will oversee the company's operations, including Provident Entertainment. Stringer expressed excitement about promoting a creative talent from within the company to this top position.

Robold joined Sony Music Nashville in 2015 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing departments like Commercial Partnerships. He previously served as President of Zac Brown's Southern Ground Artists and spent 22 years at Universal Music Group in various positions, including Executive Vice President and General Manager of their Nashville company. He is a past Chairman of the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Board of Directors and President of the Board of Directors for Leadership Music and currently holds board positions for the Country Music Association (CMA) and Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Commitment to the Community

Lindsey emphasized her gratitude for stepping into this role and her commitment to fostering collaboration with artists, creators, and fans. She aims to create a vibrant community that honors the rich heritage of storytelling in country music and redefines its sound for generations to come.

With these leadership changes, Sony Music Nashville is set to embark on a new era, combining the expertise and vision of both Taylor Lindsey and Ken Robold.