Cindy Mabe is an American music industry executive. She was the CEO and chair of Universal Music Group Nashville, a position she held from April 2023 to February 2025. Noted as a strong advocate for musicians – and a "beacon of support" for female artists – she is the first woman to lead a major country music record label.[1]
Cindy Mabe | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | Belmont University |
| Occupation | Record industry executive |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Employer | Universal Music Group Nashville |
| Title | CEO and chair |
| Awards | Country Music Hall of Fame honoree Billboard Power 100 Billboard Country Music Power Players Executive of the Year (2023) and Billboard Country Power Player (2024) |
Mabe has worked with artists including Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Mickey Guyton, Kacey Musgraves, Jon Pardi, Chris Stapleton, George Strait, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban.[2][3][4][5]
References
edit- ↑ Keel, Beverly (May 31, 2019). "Country Power Players' Executive of the Year: Why UMG Nashville President Cindy Mabe Is the 'Quiet Oracle'". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ↑ Newman, Melinda (January 10, 2023). "Cindy Mabe Named Chairman/CEO of Universal Music Group Nashville". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ↑ "2023 Women Of Live: Cindy Mabe - Pollstar News". March 21, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ↑ Rau, Nate (January 23, 2023). "Cindy Mabe makes country music history". Axios.
- ↑ Cantrell, L. B. (April 3, 2023). "Cindy Mabe Officially Begins Reign As Chair & CEO Of UMG Nashville". MusicRow.com. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
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