EMPIRE Brings On Jennifer Way as EVP, Nashville

EMPIRE, the global independent label, distributor, and publisher, has hired Jennifer Way as Executive Vice President, Nashville. In this position, Way will lead EMPIRE’s Nashville office, running day-to-day operations and signing new artists.

Way’s experience:

• Before EMPIRE, Way was Senior Vice President of Marketing at Sony Music Nashville.

• At Sony, Way led campaigns for major artists such as Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Old Dominion, and Megan Moroney.

• According to a statement from EMPIRE, these campaigns resulted in “countless No. 1 hits across multiple genres, RIAA-Platinum and multi-Platinum records, and a multitude of award wins.”

• Prior to Sony, Way worked in Marketing and Artist Development at Universal Music Group Nashville, contributing to campaigns for country stars Chris Stapleton and Kacey Musgraves.

What they said:

• Way: “I’m thrilled and honored to be joining EMPIRE – a team of disrupters who prioritize originality, innovation, and artist-first thinking at every turn. I’m excited to dive in and contribute to the continued success of this incredible team as we redefine together what a modern music company can be.”

• Ghazi Shami, Founder and CEO of EMPIRE: “Jennifer is a powerhouse whose vision and track record align perfectly with our mission to redefine what’s possible in music. Her deep roots in Nashville and ability to break global stars make her the perfect leader to continue to drive our momentous country music division forward.”