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BMG Promo VPs Step Down
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BMG/Broken Bow Music Group VPs/Promotion Lee AdamsAdrian Michaels and Ken Tucker are stepping down from their posts at Broken Bow, Stoney Creek and Wheelhouse, respectively, at the end of the month. The new promotion reporting structure has the National Dirs. for those teams – Dawn FerrisStan Marczewski and Jennifer Shaffer, respectively – reporting to BMG/BBR Music Group EVP JoJamie Hahr, as do VPs Shelley Hargis and Scotty O'Brien. Through Sept. 30, reach Adams here, Michaels here and Tucker here.

"I've always said I wanted to retire from BBR while we were on top," says Adams. "After 25 years and 52 No. 1s while working with the reigning ACM Artist of the Decade and the reigning CMA Entertainer and Female Vocalist, that aspiration has been exceeded. And the label isn’t slowing down, but I’m ready to! It wouldn't have been possible without the support of Jon Loba, JoJamie Hahr, and the Broken Bow and BMG teams. I am beyond grateful.”

“I informed BMG/Nashville Pres. Jon Loba several months ago that I intended to depart to begin my next venture," says Michaels. "Staying through the merger to assist the transition is tied to my pride in always leaving a company better than I found it. I feel like I accomplished that. I'm now overdue for what excites me about the future, having spent the past two years quietly building a foundation for my next chapter. Before I get there, however, I'm going to take the next few months giving my wife and family more of the time and love they deserve." Look for an announcement on Michaels' next venture on his birthday, Oct. 16.

"The times they are a-changin’, but I’m blessed to have witnessed, led and been a part of so many great teams throughout the music industry, from radio, records, streaming, journalism, artist management all the way to putting on my professor hat in the university classroom," says Tucker. "I’m thankful to Jon and JoJamie for the ride these last eight years and I’ll continue to cheer on the Wheelhouse team and artists. I look forward to putting my experience and passion into my next music business adventure."

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