Shane Allen To Capitol:
UMG/Nashville VP/Promotion Shane Allen is returning to Capitol as VP/Promotion on Jan. 1, replacing Steve Hodges, who is leaving the label at the end of the year for a new opportunity. Allen joined Capitol in the same capacity in 2007, transitioning to his most recent role with the 2012 UMG acquisition of Capitol parent EMI. His prior stops include Red Light Management, MCA and Mercury. Reach him here.
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