Cindy Mabe
Appearance
Cindy Mabe | |
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Born | Kernersville, North Carolina |
Alma mater | Belmont University |
Occupation | Record industry executive |
Years active | 1995-present |
Employer | Universal Music Group Nashville |
Title | CEO and chair |
Awards | Country Music Hall of Fame honoree Billboard Power 100 Billboard Country Music Power Players Executive of the Year (2023) and Billboard Country Power Player (2024) |
Cindy Mabe is an American music industry executive. She is the CEO and chair of Universal Music Group Nashville, a position she has held since April 2023. Noted as a strong advocate for musicians-- and a "beacon of support" for female artists -- she is the first woman to lead a major country music record label. [1]
Mabe has worked with artists including Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Mickey Guyton, Kacey Musgraves, Jon Pardi, Chris Stapleton, George Strait, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban.[2][3][4] [5]
References
[edit]- ^ Keel, Beverly (2019-05-31). "Country Power Players' Executive of the Year: Why UMG Nashville President Cindy Mabe Is the 'Quiet Oracle'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Newman, Melinda (2023-01-10). "Cindy Mabe Named Chairman/CEO of Universal Music Group Nashville". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "2023 Women Of Live: Cindy Mabe - Pollstar News". 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Rau, Nate (January 23, 2023). "Cindy Mabe makes country music history". Axios.
- ^ Cantrell, L. B. (2023-04-03). "Cindy Mabe Officially Begins Reign As Chair & CEO Of UMG Nashville". MusicRow.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.