UMG Nashville Rebrands as MCA

UMG Nashville Rebrands as MCA

April 24, 2025

by ROSTR

UMG Nashville announced plans to rebrand as Music Corporation of America (MCA) led by newly appointed President & CEO Mike Harris and Chief Creative Officer Dave Cobb.

MCA's roster will include artists such as Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Brothers Osborne, Dierks Bentley & more.

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UMG Nashville, MCA, Mike Harris, Dave Cobb, Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Brothers Osborne, Dierks Bentley

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