BMG promoted Katie Kerkhover in the role of Senior A&R Representative, Frontline Recordings, North America. In the expanded role, Kerkhover will lead the A&R teams at BMG's offices in Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York and Toronto.
Kerkhover is currently based in Nashville, but will split her time between Nashville and Los Angeles. He reports directly to Jon Loba, president of Frontline Recordings, The Americas.
Kerkhover was previously promoted to VP of A&R, Frontline Recordings for BMG in Nashville in 2022, overseeing BBR Music Group's roster of artists across its Broken Bow Records, Stoney Creek Records and Wheelhouse Records imprints, in addition to scouting, signing and development of new talent for the roster. Leading A&R for BBR Music Group, Kerkhover has worked with artists including Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean and Chayce Beckam, and is working with Blake Shelton's team on his upcoming BMG debut Nashville.
Since joining BMG in 2020, Kerkhover has also worked in music publishing, serving as senior creative director where she managed BMG's roster of Nashville songwriters, including Stephen Wilson Jr., Emily Landis, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy and Beckham, among others. while simultaneously signing and developing new songwriters and artists.
Loba said in a statement, “When looking for the perfect candidate to lead A&R in North America and elevate our efforts to the forefront across multiple offices, we didn't have to look far. Katie quickly became one of the most accomplished and respected A&R executives in the business, with a track record to match. Like many of the best A&R executives, her publishing background has served her well in building deep and trusted relationships within the creative community and helping artists realize their unique visions. Having seen firsthand her work with our roster in Nashville, including creatives on both coasts, I am so excited to see what additional magic she helps create for our BMG Frontline Recorded team.”
