Sony Update: Industry vet Randy Goodman has officially been named Chairman/CEO of Sony/Nashville, Ken Robold has been named EVP/COO and Steve Hodges is EVP/Promotion & Artist Development. As tipped earlier today and rumored for weeks, the moves have Goodman starting immediately, with Robold and Hodges joining Monday (7/13). Congratulate Goodman here, Robold here and Hodges here.

“Randy Goodman is a highly respected member of the Nashville community with a proven track record of success in developing hit artists," says Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris.

Goodman adds, "Having started my career at RCA/Nashville, now a cornerstone of Sony Music, this is a homecoming for me, and I couldn't be happier or more honored to be entrusted to lead this great group.... Ken and Steve are consummate professionals whose industry acumen, passion and accomplishments speak for themselves."

Robold says, "It's an honor to be joining a company with the rich musical legacy Sony enjoys." Hodges says, "It's an extremely exciting time for Sony/Nashville ... an exciting opportunity for me and I can't say enough about the vision and leadership that Randy embodies. I'm also thrilled to be a teammate with Ken in this endeavor."