Atlantic Records Ups Ian Cripps To VP/A&R

Ian Cripps

ATLANTIC RECORDS has promoted IAN CRIPPS to VP/A&R. CRIPPS has shepherded artists such as DRAM, KYLE, STURGILL SIMPSON and producer DAVE COBB’s LOW COUNTRY SOUND with ATLANTIC’s ELEKTRA division.

“IAN is the consummate A&R person, with the rare ability to identify and nurture great artists across a diversity of styles,” ATLANTIC Chairman/CEO CRAIG KALLMAN and Pres./A&R PETE GANBARG said in a joint statement. “Since coming on board three years ago, he has done everything from shepherding multi-Platinum rap hits to working closely with Country stars. He’s a tremendous asset to the ATLANTIC A&R team, and we’re very happy to recognize his exceptional talent and wide-ranging accomplishments with this richly deserved promotion.”

“ATLANTIC is the most exciting place to be in the industry right now," CRIPPS  said. “Everyone is urged to go with your gut, take chances, and above all, make the artist feel at home, with the freedom and encouragement to do their best work. I want to thank CRAIG and PETE for their incredible support and the entire ATLANTIC team for the amazing job they do in bringing our artists’ music to the fans.”

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