SMP's Smarr Upped To SVP
Get Smarr: Nashville-based Sony Music Publishing VP/Global Copyright Jeff Smarr has been promoted to SVP, a role in which he will continue to oversee SMP’s Global and North American Copyright Administration teams. He reports to EVP/Worldwide Administration Dale Esworthy. Smarr has been with the company for 31 years and was instrumental in catalog acquisitions including ATV, Acuff-Rose, Famous and EMI.
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Country Radio Hall
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ACM Radio Winners & Carter Faith
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2026 ACM Voter's Guide
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