Hire Sale
UMG/Nashville has hired Joe Fisher as Sr. Director/A&R and promoted Manager/A&R Stephanie Wright to Director. Fisher’s background includes 15 years in publishing, and most recently saw him serving in artist management for GaryAllan and Joe Nichols at Lytle Management. Wright was been with UMGN for seven years. Both report to newly minted VP/A&R Brian Wright. Yes, the Wrights are married.
The Summer 2026 Print Special featuring:
Country Radio Hall
of Famers
Eric Church's Sinners @ 20
ACM Radio Winners & Carter Faith
Troy Tomlinson:
The Interview
2026 ACM Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 ACM Nominees
Inside This Issue:
MC-Yay At Ryman Lunch
Disruption Junction
You Look Like You Love Me
The Day Ahead