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Borchetta Expands Leadership, WSM Launches Kelly Sutton Show, K-LOVE Names New CMO, and Artists Sign New Deals
The MusicRow Weekly report for July 31 2026 lists a cluster of executive appointments, artist signings and career milestones that illustrate the ongoing reshaping of Nashville’s music‑industry ecosystem.
Borchetta Entertainment Group added two new co‑Vice Presidents, Kevin Spellman and Henley Halem, to its management division. WSM Radio announced the debut of The Kelly Sutton Show on August 10, a weekday morning program that will run from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. K‑LOVE named Andrew Lambeth as its Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective September 1. In the same week, Ten Ten Music Group welcomed Allison Pilotti as Head of Creative. A series of artist‑agency and label deals followed, including Josh Ross’s signing with CAA, Ryan Bingham and Rhiannon Giddens’ agreements with WME, Alli Walker’s contracts with Huff Co. and ONErpm, Caldwell’s publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music Nashville and Cornman Music, Izzy Mahoubi’s move to 3686 Records, and Jackson Wendell’s signing with Sony Music Nashville. Management firm G Major Mgmt expanded its roster with Mae Estes and Clayton Mullen and added new team members Taylor Venis and Kenzie Couch. The week also celebrated Switchfoot’s Grand Ole Opry debut on July 23 and highlighted Kenny Chesney’s “Carry On” as the No. 1 song on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.
Borchetta Entertainment Group’s leadership changes come as the company continues to build on its management division, which launched earlier in the year. Kevin Spellman, formerly a senior manager at Vector Management in Los Angeles, and Henley Halem, who previously directed marketing at Imperial/Capitol Records, will oversee the group’s artist‑management activities. The appointments were announced by the company’s website and reported by CountryAirCheck on July 27.
WSM Radio’s new morning show marks a significant shift in the station’s programming. Kelly Sutton, the Grand Ole Opry’s first female announcer, will host the show from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. CT on weekdays, beginning August 10. The announcement was made by WSM and reported by the Tennessean and The Music Universe. Sutton’s role will complement her ongoing duties at the Opry, where she has been a prominent voice for decades.
K‑LOVE’s appointment of Andrew Lambeth follows his decade‑long tenure at Centricity Music. The Christian‑radio network announced the change on July 28, with the new CMO taking effect on September 1. K‑LOVE’s CEO Tom Stultz described Lambeth as an industry leader who brings strategic focus to the ministry. The move was covered by Barrett Media, Radio Ink, MusicRow, and Radio World.
Ten Ten Music Group’s addition of Allison Pilotti as Head of Creative expands the company’s creative leadership. Pilotti’s appointment was announced on the group’s website and reported by MusicRow.
Artist‑agency and label deals signal continued activity in the Nashville market. Josh Ross’s representation by CAA was confirmed by the agency’s press release. Ryan Bingham and Rhiannon Giddens’ agreements with WME were reported by the agency’s website. Alli Walker’s contracts with Huff Co. and ONErpm were announced by the respective companies. Caldwell’s publishing partnership with Warner Chappell Music Nashville and Cornman Music was disclosed by Warner Chappell. Izzy Mahoubi’s signing with 3686 Records was announced on the label’s website. Jackson Wendell’s deal with Sony Music Nashville was confirmed by Sony’s press release.
G Major Mgmt’s roster expansion included Mae Estes and Clayton Mullen, announced by the company’s website. The firm also added Taylor Venis and Kenzie Couch to its internal team. The expansion was reported by MusicRow.
Switchfoot’s Grand Ole Opry debut on July 23 was a milestone for the alternative‑rock band, marking its first appearance at the iconic venue. The event was covered by MusicRow and noted in the weekly’s “Career Milestones” section.
On the charts, Kenny Chesney’s “Carry On” topped the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart. The chart was included in the weekly’s “Charts” section and linked to the full data set.
Overall, the week’s developments illustrate a continued focus on leadership, talent representation, and cross‑platform presence within Nashville’s music industry. The appointments and deals underscore the city’s role as a hub for both traditional country‑music institutions and broader music‑business ventures.
Borchetta Entertainment Group added two new co‑Vice Presidents, Kevin Spellman and Henley Halem, to its management division. WSM Radio announced the debut of The Kelly Sutton Show on August 10, a weekday morning program that will run from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. K‑LOVE named Andrew Lambeth as its Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective September 1. In the same week, Ten Ten Music Group welcomed Allison Pilotti as Head of Creative. A series of artist‑agency and label deals followed, including Josh Ross’s signing with CAA, Ryan Bingham and Rhiannon Giddens’ agreements with WME, Alli Walker’s contracts with Huff Co. and ONErpm, Caldwell’s publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music Nashville and Cornman Music, Izzy Mahoubi’s move to 3686 Records, and Jackson Wendell’s signing with Sony Music Nashville. Management firm G Major Mgmt expanded its roster with Mae Estes and Clayton Mullen and added new team members Taylor Venis and Kenzie Couch. The week also celebrated Switchfoot’s Grand Ole Opry debut on July 23 and highlighted Kenny Chesney’s “Carry On” as the No. 1 song on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.
Borchetta Entertainment Group’s leadership changes come as the company continues to build on its management division, which launched earlier in the year. Kevin Spellman, formerly a senior manager at Vector Management in Los Angeles, and Henley Halem, who previously directed marketing at Imperial/Capitol Records, will oversee the group’s artist‑management activities. The appointments were announced by the company’s website and reported by CountryAirCheck on July 27.
WSM Radio’s new morning show marks a significant shift in the station’s programming. Kelly Sutton, the Grand Ole Opry’s first female announcer, will host the show from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. CT on weekdays, beginning August 10. The announcement was made by WSM and reported by the Tennessean and The Music Universe. Sutton’s role will complement her ongoing duties at the Opry, where she has been a prominent voice for decades.
K‑LOVE’s appointment of Andrew Lambeth follows his decade‑long tenure at Centricity Music. The Christian‑radio network announced the change on July 28, with the new CMO taking effect on September 1. K‑LOVE’s CEO Tom Stultz described Lambeth as an industry leader who brings strategic focus to the ministry. The move was covered by Barrett Media, Radio Ink, MusicRow, and Radio World.
Ten Ten Music Group’s addition of Allison Pilotti as Head of Creative expands the company’s creative leadership. Pilotti’s appointment was announced on the group’s website and reported by MusicRow.
Artist‑agency and label deals signal continued activity in the Nashville market. Josh Ross’s representation by CAA was confirmed by the agency’s press release. Ryan Bingham and Rhiannon Giddens’ agreements with WME were reported by the agency’s website. Alli Walker’s contracts with Huff Co. and ONErpm were announced by the respective companies. Caldwell’s publishing partnership with Warner Chappell Music Nashville and Cornman Music was disclosed by Warner Chappell. Izzy Mahoubi’s signing with 3686 Records was announced on the label’s website. Jackson Wendell’s deal with Sony Music Nashville was confirmed by Sony’s press release.
G Major Mgmt’s roster expansion included Mae Estes and Clayton Mullen, announced by the company’s website. The firm also added Taylor Venis and Kenzie Couch to its internal team. The expansion was reported by MusicRow.
Switchfoot’s Grand Ole Opry debut on July 23 was a milestone for the alternative‑rock band, marking its first appearance at the iconic venue. The event was covered by MusicRow and noted in the weekly’s “Career Milestones” section.
On the charts, Kenny Chesney’s “Carry On” topped the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart. The chart was included in the weekly’s “Charts” section and linked to the full data set.
Overall, the week’s developments illustrate a continued focus on leadership, talent representation, and cross‑platform presence within Nashville’s music industry. The appointments and deals underscore the city’s role as a hub for both traditional country‑music institutions and broader music‑business ventures.