Michaels Heads Blaster Promo: Blaster Records has brought promotion in-house under VP/Promotions Gator Michaels, whose Instigator Entertainment team comprises the new Blaster staff. Michaels (615-400-6957 or gator@blasterentertainment.com) reports to President Mike Dennison and oversees a team that includes National Glenn Noblit (214-282-6092); regionals Dave Collins (480-223-8337), Weslea Neas (505-918-7682) and Luke Jensen (615-743-5222); and Coordinator Mallory Opheim (615-815-5478). The label is located at 20 Music Sq. East, Nashville, 37203. 

"Mike and I felt like this was the perfect time to get our team secured as we approach a busy year ahead," states CEO Tom Porter. "Gator has an outstanding reputation and we are proud to add him into our growing Blaster Family. Senior Consultant Skip Bishop adds, "This is a game changing strategic move. Bringing in [Michaels] and his entire staff will propel Blaster to the forefront of Country radio promotion."

Michaels says, "Record companies are about music and people. Blaster has the best of both. Tom and Mike have put together a fantastic roster and I'm honored to be a part of building this company."