21 Dec

Troy Tomlinson Named President and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville

Category: Music Business

Troy Tomlinson has been promoted to President and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville, it was announced
today by David Hockman, Chairman and CEO, Sony/ATV Music Publishing.

Mr. Tomlinson will be based in Nashville and will report to Mr. Hockman. In this role, Mr. Tomlinson will supervise all creative elements for Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville including the signing of new writers. He is also responsible for developing and implementing the strategy necessary to create and exploit the Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville catalogue. Mr. Tomlinson will be replacing Donna Hilley, who is retiring after serving 31 years with the company.

“Troy’s impressive career over the past 20 years, first at Acuff Rose music publishing, and then at Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville, made him an obvious choice for the position when Donna announced her retirement. It is a pleasure to promote someone of Troy’s caliber who is from the Sony family,” said Mr. Hockman. “Over the years, Troy has managed the careers of some of the world’s most prominent writers and artists. He is a veteran of the industry who is regarded with enormous respect.”

“Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville is home to some of the world’s most talented songwriters and artists, and that is a tribute to the wonderful company and team put together by Donna Hilley,” said Mr. Tomlinson. “I hope to build upon this foundation as the music industry evolves.” From 2002 to 2005, Mr. Tomlinson served as VP of creative for Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville. In 2002 he helped with the implementation of the Sony/ATV Music Publishing acquisition of Acuff Rose Music Publishing. During this tenure, he was responsible for the Acuff Rose catalog and its writers, as well as Sony/ATV writers, including Kenny Chesney, Gretchen Wilson and Rodney Crowell, among others. In 1988 he joined Acuff Rose Music Publishing as Creative Manager. Over his fourteen years with the company, he held several different positions, eventually obtaining the title of Executive Vice President, where he was responsible for all revenue-generating departments as well as a roster of over 25 writers.

Posted Wednesday, December 21st, 2005 at 10:51 am
Filed Under Category: Music Business
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Jacqueline Stanwood
February 27th, 2008 at 2:31 pm

Dear Troy Tomlison:

I am emailing you to ask you if I can submit you an mp3. My music is country and I have many original songs I have written. I’m a cma member and would like to get a publishing contract. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,

Sincerely Yours,

Jacqueline M. Stanwood

595 Pigeon Hill Road
Steuben, Maine 04680

207-5467918

Jacqueline Stanwood
February 27th, 2008 at 2:33 pm

I am in the process of Joining ASCAP and would like to get a recording contract.

Heather Wooding
April 28th, 2008 at 4:01 am

Hi!

My name is Heather and I am 12 years old. My brother is a huge fan of Taylor Swift. He is a really nice brother, and i was hoping i could get him something from Taylor for his graduation party. I was wondering if Taylor ever performs at an event like this? He is a volunteer fireman, loves kids, takes care of our Grandmom with alzheimers, and has helped my Mom with cancer. (Those are just a few of his talents!!)
It would be very nice if you could reply. Even if Taylor could send a card or something. By the way, I am a huge fan, too We are having a party at his firehouse for about 200 people, in Middletown, Pennsylvania. The date is May 31st. I would love to do something nice for my brother. He is my only one. Could you please ask Taylor for me? You sound like a really nice man. Thanks for listening to me. I hope I hear back from you soon. You make great music. Thanks. Heather Wooding (610-876-2992)

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