Warner Chappell Music Publishing has appointed Austen Adam’s president for his Nashville business, the company announced today. He will report to Warner Chappell’s co -chair, CEO of Guy Moot and Coo Carianne Marshall, from September 15.
Adams leaves Powerhouse Entertainment Company Big Loud, where he served as head of its publishing and etiquette departments for six years and worked with such artists such as Morgan Wallen, Hardy, Miranda Lambert, Ernest and Stephen Wilson Jr., among many others. According to the announcement, Adams played a key role in the company’s explosive growth, which saw its staff expand from 30 to 100 people and its songwriter, including co-founder Craig Wiseman and Joey Moi, point 90 no 1 hits and three Grammy Awards. Adam’s career in two decades also includes roles in artist management and 15 years as an entertainment lawyer.
He takes the role previously occupied by Former President-Ceo Ben Vaughnwhich passed away in January.
In a Joint Statement, Moot and Marshall Said: “Austen is a class act, with Trusted Relationships Across the Industry, and A Holistic Understanding of Both The Creative and the Commercial. Given Our Longstanding, Successful for Is A VEAM, THIS BIG LOO Both Him and US. We are Excited About What He’ll Contribute to Warner Chappell and the Songwriting Community, Nurturing the Culture in Nashville, While Finding Fresh Ways to Bring ITS Talent Global Opportunities. Ben VaughnLegacy will be transported into the future. ”
Adams said: “I have always thought that songs and songwriters are the soul in our business. That’s why I have been a long admirer of what Ben Vaughn and Warner Chappell team has built. – Especially Seth, Craig and Joey – for their faith and support the last six years.”