Breaking News: Longtime Valory Pres. George Briner has retired, effective today (2/9), after more than 18 years with the company and more than 40 in country music. He says, "What a ride ... since I stepped into the country music world in 1984 working as the Promotion Dir. at KZLA/Los Angeles, to this day as I step away from my role as [Valory] President ... I truly have loved every minute! From KZLA, Warner Bros., Giant Records, Magnatone, Curb Universal, DreamWorks, MCA, BNA and the last 18 years with Valory." Adds BMLG Founder/Chairman/CEO Scott Borchetta, "It has been my true honor and pleasure to fight these battles, and win these wars and reach the top of the mountain with [George] so many times ... He’s led the charge and truly became one of the GOATs. Country music is better because of George Briner.” No word on plans for the position. Reach Briner here.