Roll My Windows Down And Cruze: iHeartMedia National Programming Group Country PD Jay Cruze has joined Big Machine as Dir./Southeast Promotion & Marketing, effective immediately. He succeeds Jeff Davis, who retired at the end of 2022 (CAT 8/24/22). “I always take note of those certain execs that just seem to have that extra spark and that extra degree of passion,” says BMLG Chairman/CEO Scott Borchetta. “Jay has always been one of those for me, and I’m thrilled to have him join the Machine!” Adds Cruze, “I’m still pinching myself that I get to work with such a talented group of people and artists at the house Scott Borchetta built. This isn’t a joke, right?” Cruze rose to his most recent role at iHeart in 2019 (CAT 6/13/19). Prior stops include Bigger Picture and Average Joes. He's relocated from Louisville to Nashville and can be reach here.