Universal Music Group Nashville named Mike Harris CEO and appointed big-name producer Dave Cobb as chief creative officer after Cindy Mabe's exit.

Cindy Mabe, the first woman to head a major Nashville music company, has stepped down from her position as chair and CEO of Universal Music Nashville.

Downtown signs extensions with Tori Amos, Les Claypool and more, plus Concord acquires a stake in hits by Ed Sheeran.