NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) – Peter Gray has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Pop Promotion, RCA Music Group it was announced today. In this new role, Gray will be responsible for overseeing all pop radio formats. Previously, he served as the label group’s Vice President, Top 40 Promotion. Gray will continue to report to Richard Palmese, EVP, Promotion, RCA Music Group and will be based in the company’s New York headquarters.
Gray joined the RCA Music Group in 2002 as Senior Director, Top 40 Promotion and was elevated to Vice President in 2004 and relocated from Los Angeles to New York the following year. During his tenure at RCA Music Group, Peter has been instrumental in the radio campaigns and record breaking chart positions for Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, David Cook, Alicia Keys, Gavin DeGraw, Leona Lewis, Jamie Foxx, amongst many other hit makers on the RCA Music Group roster. He has lead the field staff and worked closely with the senior executive staff and artist management to ensure strategic and focused direction of all Top 40 radio campaigns.
Comments Richard Palmese: “Peter is truly an exceptional individual, an inspiring music executive, and a good friend. His passion for music is complemented by his outstanding commitment to winning. Peter has distinguished himself as a leader in the RCA Music Group fold and has earned the complete admiration and respect of his peers. He is as intelligent as he is inspiring, and I am thrilled to now have Peter working alongside of me implementing and directing our promotion campaigns within all pop formats. This is an exciting moment for both Peter and the RMG family.”
Peter Gray comments: “I'm very fortunate and excited about my continued growth with the best team in the music business. I must extend my utmost gratitude to Richard Palmese for sharing his unrivaled expertise and guidance. I would also like to thank Barry Weiss and Tom Corson for providing me the opportunity to expand my role at the RCA Music Group.”
