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.
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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