Musical Chairs: Arista Nashville, Blaster Records

Luke Jensen

Luke Jensen

Luke Jensen has been named to the position of Manager, Regional Promotion for Arista Nashville. Based in Nashville, Jensen will report to VP, Promotion, Arista Nashville Lesly Simon and begin his new role Monday, Sept. 14. Jensen exits his post at Blaster Records, where he was Regional Manager of Promotion. The 19-year radio veteran’s previous career stops include Program Director at KVOO (Tulsa), and stints at KBEQ (Kansas City, Mo.) and WSOC (Charlotte, N.C.).

In welcoming Jensen, Simon remarks, “Luke is an admired colleague and friend whose experience and passion make him the perfect addition to our team. We are thrilled to welcome him to Arista Nashville.”

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Bart Allmand

Blaster Records Sr. Vice President Of Promotion Bob Reeves announced today the appointment of Bart Allmand to the label’s promotion team as Regional Director. Allmand will start at the label Monday, Sept. 14 and will cover the Southeast Region.

The move reunites Allmand and Reeves, who last worked together at Monument Records.  Allmand was most recently VP, Record Promotion for Big Loud Mountain.

Allmand can be reached at (615) 476-2726 or bart@blasterrecords.com.

Blaster Records was founded in 2007 and is distributed by RED Distribution.

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