CRYSTAL WILLIAMS JOINS REPUBLIC NASHVILLE
Overseeing Radio Promotion in the Southwest
Nashville, Tennessee (June 2, 2011) – Republic Nashville is excited to announce the newest addition to the Promotion team. Crystal Williams joins the company as the Director Southwest Promotion.
“I am so thankful for this opportunity and am excited to be joining a team of such passionate and talented people. Although I will miss my friends and family in Florida, I am looking forward to starting this new chapter in my life with Republic Nashville!” says Williams.
Crystal began her career in radio at Quantum Communications, wearing many hats – on-air personality, production assistant and in the promotion department. From there she went on to become an Assistant Engineer doing studio work at Destin Recording. Most recently, Crystal spearheaded entertainment initiatives at The Plaza Live in Orlando, FL, where she served as the Assistant Talent Buyer, Artist Liaison and Promoter.
In this new role, she will be based in Austin, TX, coordinating radio promotion in the Southwest region. The Republic Nashville roster includes Martina McBride, The Band Perry, Eli Young Band and Sunny Sweeney.
“We could not be more excited about welcoming Crystal to the Republic Nashville family! Her previous experience in radio, recording and the live entertainment field will be invaluable to her new position in the Southwest region for Republic Nashville,” says Hargis.
Williams reports directly to National Director of Promotion, Matthew Hargis, and can be reached at 850.420.2243 or crystal.williams@republicnashville.com.
ABOUT REPUBLIC NASHVILLE: Scott Borchetta, President and CEO of the Big Machine Records Label Group and Monte Lipman, President and CEO of Universal Republic, announced the formation of its new label partnership – Republic Nashville – in May 2009. Former Capitol Records Promotion executive Jimmy Harnen serves as President with Borchetta serving as CEO. The imprint is headquartered on Music Row and utilizes the combined resources of Big Machine Records and Universal Republic Records. Big Machine and Universal Republic first joined forces in 2007 to propel country Superstar Taylor Swift to Top 40 radio and beyond, with Taylor becoming the best-selling all-genre artist in 2008. Republic Nashville’s artist roster includes Grammy-winning, multi-platinum superstar Martina McBride; Grammy-nominated, Platinum sensations The Band Perry; Eli Young Band and Sunny Sweeney.