She additionally leads enterprise technique for the group’s labels.
Previous to becoming a member of Republic, Kinney was the Head of Artist Partnerships at Spotify, having joined the corporate in 2018 following roles at Sony Music Nashville and Common Music Group Nashville.
Throughout her tenure main Artist Partnerships at Spotify, she launched and led the workforce accountable for artist and supervisor relationships in addition to style advertising initiatives.
Their initiatives ranged from partnerships with Taylor Swift, Karol G and Zach Bryan to introducing Spotify’s “Billions Membership” sequence, “Casa Spotify” in Puerto Rico, and “Spotify Home” at CMA Fest.
Previous to being promoted to Head of Artist Partnerships, Kinney held roles as Lead, Strategic Music Partnerships and Supervisor, Artist & Label Partnerships.
Throughout her time at Sony Music Nashville, she rose by way of the ranks to Publicity Director. On this position, she labored with nation superstars, together with Luke Combs, Kane Brown, Maren Morris, and extra.
In 2011, Kinney started her music profession at Capitol Information Nashville, later turning into Common Music Group Nashville the place she labored in Advertising and Publicity.
“Her fame and work ethic have uniquely positioned her to flourish supporting the labels at REPUBLIC.”
Jim Roppo
Roppo mentioned: “Mary Catherine is likely one of the music business’s most inspiring leaders. She’s broadly revered throughout the enterprise and in Nashville.
“Her fame and work ethic have uniquely positioned her to flourish supporting the labels at REPUBLIC. She’s the right government to seamlessly facilitate our growth out there.”
“For over a decade, I’ve referred to as Nashville dwelling and I’m honored for the chance to steward REPUBLIC’s imaginative and prescient inside this vibrant, ever-growing artistic group.”
Mary Catherine Kinney
Kinney added: “I’m thrilled to affix REPUBLIC to construct with every label workforce on their distinctive mission and work with such an outstanding roster of artists.
“For over a decade, I’ve referred to as Nashville dwelling and I’m honored for the chance to steward REPUBLIC’s imaginative and prescient inside this vibrant, ever-growing artistic group.
“I’ve deeply admired Monte, Avery and Jim as visionaries and esteemed leaders for a few years; I thank them for this extraordinary alternative.”Music Enterprise Worldwide
