WEA's Waters Departs: WEA Mgr./Southeast Chris Waters is leaving the label with plans to pursue independent promotion in addition to other opportunities. Waters joined the company last year (CAT 7/14) and has prior stops at Columbia, Arista, BNA and Cumulus/Nashville. "The past four years have been life-changing for my family and me," Waters says. "As a result, happiness is more important to me now than ever and sometimes the pursuit of happiness means making changes and taking chances." Reach him at 615-300-1590 or here. As for the WEA opening, interested parties can email WMN SVP/Promotion Kevin Herring here or WEA VP/Promotion Jordan Pettit here.