In-cider Info: Third Man Records VP/Operations and Dir./Marketing Katie Studley has joined The Orchard in the newly created VP/Nashville position. Additionally, SVP/Sales and Artist & Label Management, U.S. and Canada Mary Ashley Johnson has been elevated to EVP. They are based in Nashville and New York, respectively, and report to COO Colleen Theis. "In [Mary Ashley's] newly expanded role, she will spearhead even bigger opportunities for our artist and label partners," says Theis. "We’re excited to welcome Katie to The Orchard family. Her relationships in the Nashville market and beyond will help us further connect local artists and labels to global audiences.” Studley, who will oversee the Nashville office’s day-to-day operations, adds, "I am equally excited to develop new relationships within Nashville's independent creative communities as I am honored to foster growth for The Orchard's incredible existing roster." The company's country clients include Sturgill Simpson and Kelsea Ballerini.