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Mar 18, 2026
Music industry power moves and new label launches shake up Nashville and major labels. Big-name marketing hires and executive departures get spotlight. Tech and media shifts include Meta layoff reactions, TikTok-related deals, and platform distribution changes. Viral track movements and chart surprises round out the news-packed rundown.
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Lori Feldman Starts Redefine Music
- Lori Feldman left Wasserman to launch her own startup called Redefine Music.
- Lars Murray notes her history at Warner and Wasserman and highlights the timing as interesting amid Wasserman team chaos.
Touré Shiver Joins Republic Records
- Touré Shiver moved from Columbia to Republic to join Donna Grin's team and strengthen Republic's hip-hop marketing.
- Lars frames Republic as the industry's current dynasty-builder and calls this a notable executive 'slugger' transfer.
Hey Now Records Signs Kenny Chesney
- John Esposito, Clint Higham, and Kris Lamb launched Hey Now Records and signed Kenny Chesney as their first artist.
- The label promises old-school artist development and Lars shares a vivid bar-DJ anecdote about Esposito.