CAA's Bryan Departs:
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Agent Michael Bryan is leaving for a soon-to-be-announced opportunity. No official word, but Country Aircheck hears he will be joining Apple Music in a leadership role on the Country team. Bryan joined CAA in 2017 (CAT 1/20/17) and has represented Country radio personalities including Fitz, Bryan "B-Dub" Washington and Shawn Parr. His prior experience includes time as iHeartRadio/Nashville SVP/Programming and WSIX PD as well as stops in Orlando, Norfolk and New Orleans. No word on plans for the position at CAA. Reach Bryan here.
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