Record labels Big Loud Records and Mercury Records appoint Wes Donehower as Senior Vice President, A&R.
Spicing Up the Music Biz: Wes Donehower Takes On a Dual A&R Role at Big Loud Records and Mercury Records
Step aside, music scene, because the world's got a fresh coat of flavour with Wes Donehower stepping into the limelight. This seasoned industry heavyweight is now the Senior Vice President of A&R for both Big Loud Records and Mercury Records, thanks to their joined forces in a strategic alliance.
Known for unearthing and nurturing boundary-breaking talent across genres, Donehower is no stranger to game-changing artists. So, it's only fitting that he landed this dual role, with expectations that he'll expand and enhance their artist rosters. Big Loud Records partner and CEO, Seth England, saluted Donehower, praising his insightful taste in talent and his edge-cutting impact on the music culture.
But before Big Loud and Mercury, Donehower was the Senior Vice President of A&R at Republic Records, where he cemented his commercial clout by spearheading the deal to sign Jelly Roll to the label, in partnership with BMG and Broken Bow Records. When Beautifully Broken, Jelly Roll’s latest album, opened at No.1 in the US charts, it spoke volumes about Donehower’s midas touch.
Before Republic, Donehower made his mark at Columbia Records, signing the likes of Lil Nas X, Russ, Koe Wetzel, and Quinn XCII. His knack for recognizing potential and transforming unknowns into chart-toppers is well-acknowledged in the industry.
Last but not least, Donehower hasears the respect of industry leaders like Mercury Records chairman and CEO, Tyler Arnold. Arnold champions Donehower’s innate ability to explore every genre and maintain enduring, genuine bonds with artists. Arnold is thrilled to be teaming up with Donehower for many years to come. When Donehower welcomed the honour of joining the Big Loud and Mercury teams, he knew he'd be ascending to another level in the music industry. With Big Loud, he'll continue his mission to foster partnerships across all genres while seizing new opportunities in country music.
This maestro of music has stayed relevant by consistently staying ahead of the curve, and we can't wait to see what tunes he charts next! So, here's to Donehower! May his victorious voyage through the music industry continue!
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Expanding and shaking up the music industry once again, Donehower's new role as Senior Vice President of A&R for both Big Loud Records and Mercury Records showcases his business acumen in entertainment, with the potential to diversify both labels' artist rosters. Despite his successful tenure at Republic Records, where he signed noteworthy artists such as Lil Nas X and Koe Wetzel, Tyler Arnold, the chairman and CEO of Mercury Records, anticipates many more years of groundbreaking collaborations with Donehower in the finance-driven realm of the music business.
