W. The Label Group
Warner Music Group has officially named WEA Pres./CEO John EspositoPresident of Warner Music Nashville, as we told you via Twitter this morning and reported unofficiallyAug. 21. WMN encompasses Warner Bros. Nashville, Word Entertainment and a newly re-launched Atlantic Nashville. The move follows WB/Nashville EVP/GM Bill Bennett's exit (8/21). Atlantic Chairman/CEO Craig Kallman comments on the imprint's expansion, "The phenomenal success of the Zac Brown Band has proved that our instincts and our timing were right and, along with upcoming artists like Jesse Lee and the Invite, they are taking us down the country path again."
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
Inside This Issue:
Exstream: What Is Mainstream Country?
You Never Forget Your First … Cousin
Survey Says: NuVoodoo Research