New West Records GM Ruthig Exits

Jessica Nicholson • September 28, 2015 [print-me target="div.post-title, div.post-meta, div.post-body" do_not_print=".twitterLink, .sharedaddy, .jp-relatedposts, .fb-comments-title, .fb-comments-text, .fb-comments, .post-comments" tag="span" class="print-me-container"]

Michael Ruthig

New West Records General Manager�Michael Ruthig has exited the label in order to begin Ruthig Consulting.

“My family and I decided to stay in LA now that the heart of New West will now be in Nashville,” Ruthig tells MusicRow. “I’m grateful to George Fontaine, Sr. for all of his support. I’m setting up a consulting business and will be working with artists and labels.”Ruthig’s last day was Friday (Sept. 25).Ruthig was named to the GM role in 2011. His previous career stops�include EMI, Clear Channel, and Live Nation.New West Records has released projects by artists including�Corb Lund, Ben Folds, Steve Earle, Delbert McClinton, and many more.

�New West President John Allen has assumed the responsibilities of GM.

[fbcomments count="off" num="3" countmsg="Comments" width="100%"]

Category: Featured, Label

About the Author

Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.

View Author Profile