Big Loud Records and Mercury Records have named Wes Donehower senior vice president, A&R.
The dual role originated from the strategic alliance between Big Loud Records and Mercury Records, who have worked together across artists including Big Loud's Morgan Wallen, and as part of Big Loud Records' wider distribution deal with Mercury Records.
“Wes has an exceptional track record of discovering and signing game-changing talent, and he's firmly established himself as one of the industry's top A&R executives,” said Big Loud Records partner and CEO Seth England. “I respect his work ethic, his creative instincts, and the impact he makes on the culture. We're honoured to welcome him into the Big Loud family through our partnership with Mercury.”
Mercury Records chairman and CEO Tyler Arnold added: “Wes is an incredible A&R executive who has an innate ability to work across every genre. He has great instincts, but more impressively has a gift of building long lasting and genuine relationships with artists. We've shared a lot of great moments already, and I'm so excited to team up with Wes for many years to come.”
“Tyler and Seth have set a standard for our business with their dynamic and artist centric approach,” said Wes Donehower. “It's a privilege to work with both the Mercury and Big Loud teams. I'm looking forward to continuing to build new relationships in country music while fostering my longstanding partnerships across all genres.”
Most recently, Donehower served as senior vice president, A&R at Republic Records, where he spearheaded the deal to sign Jelly Roll to the label in partnership with BMG and Broken Bow Records.
He also led A&R for Republic on Jelly Roll's latest album Beautifully Broken, which opened at No.1 in the US.
Donehower previously worked in A&R at Columbia Records, where he signed acts including Lil Nas X, Russ, Koe Wetzel and Quinn XCII.
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