NASHVILLE, TN (CelebrityAccess) — BMG announced the promotion of veteran artists and repertoire executive Katie Kerkhover to the role of Senior Vice President, A&R, Frontline Recordings, North America.
In her newly expanded role, Kerkhover, who is currently based in Nashville, will oversee BMG’s A&R operations in music city as well as Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Toronto.
In her new role, she will divide her time between Nashville and Los Angeles, reporting directly to Jon Loba, President, Frontline Recordings, The Americas.
Kerkhover first joined BMG in 2020 and served as Senior Director, Creative, in music publishing for two years before she was promoted to Vice President, A&R, Frontline Recordings for BMG in Nashville in 2022.
“When looking for the perfect candidate to lead A&R in North America and elevate our frontline efforts in multiple offices, we didn’t have to look very far. Katie has quickly become one of the most accomplished and respected A&R executives in the business, with the track record to match. Like many of the best A&R executives, her background in publishing has served her well in building deep and trusted relationships within the creative community and helping artists realize their unique visions. Having seen firsthand her work with our Nashville roster, including with creatives on both coasts, I am so excited to see what additional magic she helps create for our BMG Frontline Recorded team,” stated Jon Loba.
