The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has appointed Jackie Jones (pictured) as Vice President, Artist & Industry Relations, effective today (April 1).
Jones will be based in Nashville and will work with the city’s music community to advance protections for artists, labels and the entire music industry.
She joins the industry relations team that includes longtime RIAA veteran Joel Flatow, based in Los Angeles.
Before joining the RIAA, Jones was Director of Music and Talent for CMT in Nashville, a division of Viacom, Inc., responsible for music integration across all CMT channels including on-air and digital platforms.
She also served as talent producer and booker for top-rated shows including the annual CMT Music Awards, CMT Artists of the Year and CMT Crossroads.
Jones is a member of The Recording Academy, Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association, Leadership Music and Women in Cable Television.
She is also involved with various charitable organizations including St. Jude, Save the Children and Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
“Jackie is a welcome addition to our strong industry relations team, with deep ties to Nashville and an established track record within the artist and label community that make her a perfect fit for this role.”
Mitch Glazier, RIAA
“Jackie is a welcome addition to our strong industry relations team, with deep ties to Nashville and an established track record within the artist and label community that make her a perfect fit for this role. We are lucky to have her,” said RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier.
“Jackie’s relationships within Nashville will no doubt allow her to hit the ground running and I look forward to working with her to help serve the world-renowned artist and label community in Music City USA.”
Joel Flatow, RIAA
Joel Flatow, RIAA’s SVP, Artist & Industry Relations and Chief, West Coast Operations, added: “We are excited to welcome Jackie to the RIAA family.
“Jackie’s relationships within Nashville will no doubt allow her to hit the ground running and I look forward to working with her to help serve the world-renowned artist and label community in Music City USA.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining the RIAA team at such an important time for the industry, and for music.”
Jackie Jones
Jones added: “I’m thrilled to be joining the RIAA team at such an important time for the industry, and for music.
“Music is the lifeblood of this town and I’m honored to represent RIAA and its important mission advocating for the rights of those who create it.”Music Business Worldwide
