Sony Music Nashville’s Vessio Exits
Jennifer Vessio
Director of Media Jennifer Vessio departed Sony Music Nashville’s publicity department last Friday (Nov. 6) after three years at the company, MusicRow has confirmed. Vessio oversaw publicity efforts across the RCA Nashville and Columbia Nashville rosters.
Prior to her time at Sony, she worked at NBCUniversal’s worldwide headquarters in New York in corporate communications, television/entertainment and digital publicity.
She is looking for her next opportunity and can be reached at Jennifer.g.vessio@gmail.com
The Recording Academy Teams With Finn Partners
The Recording Academy has teamed with independent public relations and public affairs agency Finn Partners, to help increase its music advocacy presence on Capitol Hill.
“As an organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of music creators, The Recording Academy works to ensure that policymakers understand how their decisions in D.C., impact the lives of music makers across the country,” said Neda Azarfar, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, The Recording Academy. “This partnership comes at a crucial time for the music industry as we address key issues resulting from the fast pace at which both the creation and distribution of music are evolving. By tapping into Finn Partners’ expertise in grassroots activism, we further our commitment to our members — enabling all creators to become more effective as music advocates.”
Finn Partners helped The Recording Academy grow its annual Grammys In My District Day, which activated nearly 1650 music creators to have face-to-face conversations with congressmen regarding creators’ rights, copyright review, and the impact of current regulations on the music community.
Skyville Live Launches New Season With Little Big Town
Skyville Live will return with a new season, featuring an all-star homage to Gregg Allman. Reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town will join blues performer Taj Mahal to honor Allman during a live-streamed performance on Dec. 11.
The event will stream on SkyvilleLive.com at 7 p.m. CT.
“We’re about ready to light the fuse on this rocket,” says Wally Wilson, Creator and Executive Producer for Skyville Live. “We have an incredible season of shows planned. The first one out of the box celebrates the legacy of Gregg Allman, who will be joined on stage by one of the hottest groups in country music, Little Big Town, with the amazing Taj Mahal, and a band of the greatest musicians in the world.”
Skyville Live debuted in January, with performances from Gladys Knight, Martina McBride, and Estelle. In April, the show featured an evening of collaborations from Kris Kristofferson, Lady Antebellum, Jason Isbell, and Brandy Clark.
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