BMG Promotes Katie Kerkhover to Lead A&R Frontline Recordings Across North America

BMG has promoted Katie Kerkhover to the role of senior vp of A&R, Frontline Recordings, North America. In the expanded role, Kerkhover will lead A&R teams at BMG’s offices in Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York and Toronto.

Kerkhover is currently based in Nashville, but will split her time between Nashville and Los Angeles. She reports directly to Jon Loba, president, Frontline Recordings, The Americas.

Kerkhover was previously promoted to vp of A&R, Frontline Recordings for BMG in Nashville in 2022, overseeing BBR Music Group’s roster of artists on its imprints Broken Bow Records, Stoney Creek Records and Wheelhouse Records, in addition to scouting, signing and developing new talent for the roster. In leading A&R for BBR Music Group, Kerkhover has worked with artists including Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean and Chayce Beckam, and is working with Blake Shelton’s team on his upcoming BMG Nashville debut project.

Since joining BMG in 2020, Kerkhover has also worked in music publishing, serving as senior director of creative, where she managed BMG’s Nashville roster of songwriters, including Stephen Wilson Jr., Emily Landis, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy and Beckham, among others, while also signing and developing new songwriters and artists.

Loba said in a statement, “When looking for the perfect candidate to lead A&R in North America and elevate our frontline efforts in multiple offices, we didn’t have to look very far. Katie has quickly become one of the most accomplished and respected A&R executives in the business, with the track record to match. Like many of the best A&R executives, her background in publishing has served her well in building deep and trusted relationships within the creative community and helping artists realize their unique visions. Having seen firsthand her work with our Nashville roster, including with creatives on both coasts, I am so excited to see what additional magic she helps create for our BMG Frontline Recorded team.”