Austen Adams Named President of Warner Chappell Music Nashville – Billboard

The Big Loud executive fills the publishing position held by the late Ben Vaughn. Austen Adams Amy Allmand Austen Adams has been named president of Warner Chappell Music Nashville. The former chief operating officer at Big Loud follows WCM Nashville president/CEO Ben Vaughn, who died in January. Adams, who starts his new role Sept. 15, spent six years as COO of Big Loud’s publishing and label divisions, working with artists including Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Miranda Lambert and Ernest and hit songwriters including Big Loud co-founders Craig Wiseman and Joey Moi. During his tenure, Big Loud grew from a staff of 30 to more than 100. Related  “Austen is a class act, with trusted relationships across the industry, and a holistic understanding of both the creative and the commercial,” said WCM co-chairs, CEO Guy Moot and COO Carianne Marshall, to whom Adams will report. “Given our longstanding, successful partnership with Austen, [Big Loud CEO] Seth [England], and the Big Loud team, this is a very natural move for both him and us. We’re excited about what he’ll contribute to Warner Chappell and the songwriting community, nurturing the culture in Nashville, while finding fresh ways to bring its talent global opportunities. With
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