Capitol Christian Music Group Ups Josh Bailey To SVP/A&R, Matt Reed To SVP/Marketing

Bailey, Reed (Photo: Robby Klein)

CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP has promoted JOSH BAILEY to SVP/A&R and MATT REED to SVP/Marketing.

BAILEY, who oversees the label's A&R team and works directly with TOBYMAC, CROWDER, WE THE KINGDOM, JEREMY CAMP, TAUREN WELLS and ANNE WILSON, among others, began his career as a Business Manager for industry veteran TOM JACKSON and joined WORD ENTERTAINMENT in 2005, moving into A&R and working his way up to SVP A&R and Publishing.

REED joined the label in 2014, rising to VP/Digital Marketing & Content; he oversees the label's content strategy and the artist branding team, working with TAUREN WELLS, ANNE WILSON, WE THE KINGDOM, BROOKE LIGERTWOOD, HILLSONG UNITED, CHRIS TOMLIN, TOBYMAC, CROWDER, RILEY CLEMMONS, and more. Prior to joining CAPITOL CMG, REED oversaw PROVIDENT LABEL GROUP’s digital marketing department, as well as the marketing and development of the ESSENTIAL WORSHIP label.

"It is such an honor to work alongside our industry-leading team developing artists, elevating their brands, and supporting their ministries," said BAILEY. "Thank you BRAD and HUDSON for entrusting me with this incredible opportunity. I’m grateful to continue to lead in this expanded role as we partner together to build bright futures for our entire artist roster and this extraordinary team."

“I’m thankful to HUDSON, BRAD, and the CMG team for this opportunity and their belief in me over the years," said REED. "I’m proud to be a part of a market-leading company that has a long history of success, innovation and developing the next generation of industry leaders. Our team is passionate about being an artist-first label with a globalized approach to artist development, and I’m excited to continue this vision as we connect with audiences in a digitally forward and culturally relevant way.”

"We couldn’t be happier to announce the promotions of MATT REED and JOSH BAILEY," Co-Presidents BRAD O'DONNELL and HUDSON PLACHY said in a joint statement. "Both have long and proven track records in artist development and care deeply about our roster and the artists on it. We are excited to see them take on expanded responsibilities and are confident they’ll achieve even more in their new roles."

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