Industry News: Miranda Lambert Signs with MCA Records, Concord Partners with Victor Victor Worldwide, and BMG Names Tim Miles as Executive VP
Miranda Lambert, a three-time Grammy winner, has signed with MCA Records, formerly known as Universal Music Nashville, to release her future music. Lambert expressed her excitement about joining a roster with a rich history of supporting artistry and looks forward to sharing her new music with the world under their banner. MCA President-CEO Mike Harris praised Lambert as a generational artist whose influence continues to shape modern music, and they are honored to work with her on this next chapter.
Concord has entered a strategic multi-year venture with Victor Victor Worldwide, founded by Steven Victor, to develop artists at the highest level. This partnership aims to combine Victor Victor's cultural leadership with Concord's global resources to break new talent and build lasting careers. Jen Tanner has been appointed as the senior vice president and head of global brand partnerships for Columbia Records and RCA Records, bringing her experience in spearheading global campaigns for various artists and brands.
BMG has named Tim Miles as the executive VP of global Sync+, where he will lead the recently launched Sync+ division to drive growth in BMG's music-for-media business. Warner Music Group has partnered with TuStreams, an independent company in the Música Mexicana space, to serve as the global distribution partner for TuStreams' catalog and future releases. Production Resource Group has appointed Darren Pfeffer as chief commercial officer to lead the revenue strategy and partner across the organization.
1916 Enterprises has signed producer and songwriter David Kerckhoff in partnership with Anomaly Music, while A3 Merch has named Felix Carrasco as senior VP of A&R and new business. Oak View Group has appointed Shazmah Hakim as its new chief legal officer to support the company's innovative venue development and services platforms on a global basis. These strategic moves highlight the industry's commitment to developing talent and expanding opportunities for artists and creators.