Foundry Sets Promo Team:
Foundry Records Dir./National Promotion Rick Baumgartner has been upped to VP/Promotion as the label adds Dirs./Regional Promotion Brad Howell, Pat Surnegie and Mary Lynne O'Neal. Baumgartner joined the company in February (CAT 2/13) to work with then VP/Marketing & Promotion April Rider, who has since left for a soon to be announced opportunity. Howell's prior stops include Warner Bros., Broken Bow, Valory and Equity; reach him here. Surnegie joins after stints with Warner Bros., Mercury and MCA; reach him here. O’Neal previously worked at Cold River and can be reached here. "Brad, Pat and Mary Lynne bring years of promotion experience, relationships and vast knowledge to the team," says Baumgartner. "I look forward to furthering our partnerships with Country radio.” Reach him here.
The Year End Print Special
featuring:
The Year In Music:
Morgan, Ella & More
CMA Radio Winners
Recap The Week
Label Of The Year
Big Loud Turns 10
BMG's Jon Loba:
The Interview
The 2026 Grammy
Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 Grammy Nominees
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