BIG LOUD RECORDS UPS CAMILLE KENNY TO SR. DIRECTOR, A&R
Billboard’s 2021 Hot Country Songs Labels chart-topper Big Loud Records today (12/14) announces the advancement of Camille Kenny to Sr. Director, A&R. Effective immediately, Kenny can be reached here.
“As an integral member of our A&R team, Camille [Kenny] continues to lead with an unwavering passion for identifying hit songs and talent,” shares Patch Culbertson, Senior Vice President, General Manager of Big Loud Records. “Her devotion to artist development is tangible across every project she touches. In addition to her creative prowess, she is instrumental in measuring and disseminating actionable intel across our company.”
Beginning as A&R Coordinator in 2018 and quickly rising to A&R Manager, Kenny has been a proven champion of the booming Records division that’s accounted for more than 15 BILLION global streams with 11 #1 U.S. airplay and 15 #1 Canadian airplay hits. Over the last three years, she has stewarded artist and songwriter development, provided actionable intelligence through A&R research, and delivered key releases from Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Chris Lane, Jake Owen, MacKenzie Porter, and more. Continuing to up the ante in her newly created role as Sr. Director, A&R, she’ll be responsible for scouting, signing, and leading A&R on behalf of designated Big Loud Records artists.
“I'm so grateful to be a part of the Big Loud family. The camaraderie and innovation within this company are unparalleled,” adds Kenny. “I am lucky to support our amazing artists and to collaborate with some of the best creative minds in the business each day. Thank you so much to Patch Culbertson and the Partners – Seth England, Joey Moi, and Craig Wiseman – for your mentorship and belief in me. I am excited to take on this new role and continue to dig in with our hardworking team.”
The Carrollton, GA-native moved to Nashville, TN, in 2014 after graduating from Middlebury College with a degree in English & American Literature and Music. Kenny launched her dynamic career as Agent Trainee with WME, and last served as Creative Manager with THiS Music, where she supported its roster of decorated songwriters including Tim Nichols, Connie Harrington, Ben Hayslip, Jessi Alexander, Marv Green, Emily Weisband, among others.
For more information about Big Loud Records, please visit bigloudrecords.com.
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Big Loud Records’ head-turning success continues to unfold since first launching in 2015, as an expansion of innovative music company Big Loud. Accounting for more than 15 BILLION global streams with 11 #1 U.S. airplay and 15 #1 Canadian airplay hits, plus GOLD, PLATINUM, and MULTI-PLATINUM certifications, the Big Loud Records artist family includes Morgan Wallen, Jake Owen, Chris Lane, HARDY, MacKenzie Porter, ERNEST, Ben Burgess, Ashland Craft, Larry Fleet, Sean Stemaly, Shawn Austin, Blame My Youth, Lily Rose, and Jake Worthington. Further establishing its cutting-edge reputation, Big Loud Records partnered with ACM Award-winning songwriter Nicolle Galyon to create female-driven label Songs & Daughters – launching the career of flagship artist Madison Kozak and teaming up with critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Hailey Whitters, the label also expanded in signing newcomer Tiera to its Publishing arm [in partnership with Big Loud Publishing / Warner Chappell Music]. Garnering top industry recognition, Records was honored as Platinum Label at the 2021 CRS/Country Aircheck Awards, with Billboard’s 2021 40 Under 40 Stacy Blythe (SVP Promotion) and Ali Matkosky (VP Promotion) awarded SVP-VP/National Promotion and Director/National Promotion titles respectively. Further stacking accolades, Seth England (Partner/CEO) was named among Billboard's 2021 Indie Power Players, with England, Joey Moi (Partner/Producer), Craig Wiseman (Partner/Songwriter), Austen Adams (COO), and Candice Watkins (VP Marketing) listed as Billboard's 2021 Country Power Players.