TRIPLE 8 MANAGEMENT ELEVATES AARON SAWYER TO PARTNER

March 19, 2026

Triple 8 Management announces the promotion of Aaron Sawyer from artist manager to partner.

Sawyer joined the Triple 8 team in 2023, alongside longtime colleague and artist manager Hannah Boren. Under the Triple 8 banner, Sawyer, Boren and management coordinator Evy Daunic represent Sierra Ferrell, I’m With Her, Julian Lage, Madison Cunningham, Nickel Creek, Vincent Lima, Watkins Family Hour, along with Sean and Sara Watkins.

“Aaron is on an incredible run, building a remarkable roster while also being a truly outstanding teammate across the company. We are not ever silo’d here at Triple 8, and Aaron has fully embraced that culture,” shared CEO/Founder George Couri.

Executive Partner Paul Steele added, “Beyond the success of the artists he represents, Aaron has shown up again and again for this company – helping close deals for other teams, jumping in wherever needed, and consistently bringing a steady, thoughtful and generous spirit to the work.”

“Paul has been a champion of my management journey for nearly 20 years, while George’s help, encouragement and steady ear for endless advice was present on my first day at Triple 8,” remarked Sawyer. “I’m thrilled and honored to deepen my partnership with Triple 8 and continue to invest not only in my roster, but in the leadership of the company and staff.”

Prior to joining Triple 8’s team, Sawyer served as an artist manager at Red Light Management.

For more information, visit triple8mgmt.com and congratulate Sawyer at aaron@triple8mgmt.com.

Monument Records Promotes Two

April 15, 2024

Monument Records has promoted Casey Thomas to Vice President Marketing & Commercial Partnerships and Ansley Neeley to Manager, Marketing & Creative. In their roles, Thomas will continue to oversee marketing, publicity, creative, digital and streaming, while Neeley will step into project management and continue her work in supporting creative and publicity efforts.

Monument’s GM Katie McCartney says, “Casey has worked tirelessly in support of Monument and our artist roster over the years she has been with us. Her leadership and relationship skills along with her one of a kind marketing mind are beyond impressive and she will excel in this role.

“Ansley has leaned in and worked so hard to grow and learn all aspects of marketing and promotion. This is a natural progression for her and this elevation is well-deserved.”

Thomas is a Boston, Massachusetts native earning her Bachelor’s Degree from Colby College and Master’s Degree from Boston College, and joined Monument from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. As first a manager of PR in 2018, Thomas was later elevated to publicist and, until recently, director of marketing, publicity and creative.

Originally from Birmingham, AL, Neeley moved to Nashville in 2019 after graduating from The University of Alabama with a degree in Public Relations. She officially began her career at The GreenRoom PR as a junior publicist. Neeley joined Monument Records in 2021 as the label’s promotion coordinator, later adding in marketing coordinator responsibilities ranging from facilitating the delivery and strategic setup of all the label’s releases, to planning various artist events and executing traditional and digital marketing campaigns. Most recently, she has become heavily involved in the process of overseeing and developing the roster’s creative elements.

Formed under the leadership of Jason Owen and Shane McAnally, Monument Records is a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment. Since Monument’s launch, the artist roster – including Alex Hall, Brandon Ratcliff, Shelby Lynne, Tigirlily Gold and Walker Hayes – has accumulated nearly 3 billion streams, released multi-Platinum singles (including Hayes’ No. 1, smash hit “Fancy Like”), made major TV appearances on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the TODAY Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers and Good Morning America, and has been written about in the pages of Billboard, Rolling Stone, TIME Magazine and the New York Times.

The label has created major partnerships for their artists with Applebee’s, Boot Barn, OtterBox, The VFW and Free People, among many other highlights. ACM New Duo of the Year-nominated Tigirlily Gold continues to climb country charts with current hit “I Tried A Ring On,” after their previously released Top 40 “Shoot Tequila” was recently nominated for two CMT Awards. “Shoot Tequila” has been streamed more than 50 million times to-date, garnering recognition across the industry, with CMT unveiling them as part of their “Next Women of Country” 2024 class.

Congratulate Thomas HERE and Neeley HERE.

Monument Records’ Casey Thomas and Ansley Neeley have been promoted to Vice President,
Marketing & Commercial Partnerships and Manager of Marketing & Creative, respectively.
Download headshots (credit: Robert Chavers)

Jody Williams Songs Promotes Tenasie Courtright to Creative Manager

October 11, 2023

Tenasie Courtright has been named Creative Manager at Jody Williams Songs, promoted from her role as Creative Coordinator. Courtright is a Belmont University graduate with a degree in Music Business. She joined the company in December of 2022 and has quickly proven herself in the areas of calendar and office management.

Under the guidance of Senior Director, Creative, Nina Jenkins Fisher, Courtright has effectively enhanced the company’s effort to creatively support their ten staff writers.

“Tenasie has become a very effective publisher in a short period of time and notching her up to Creative Manager was a no-brainer, just like hiring her,” shared Fisher. “She is enthusiastic about everything our songwriters touch and is curious about every piece of the industry. We’re lucky to have her on the team.”

Jody Williams Songs (JWS) represents Jeremy Spillman, Harper O’Neill, Peytan Porter, Vince Gill, Driver Williams, Jason Nix, Ashley McBryde, Natalie Hemby, Trent Dabbs, and Andy Austin. JWS is a joint venture with Warner Chappell Music.

Congratulate Courtright at tenasie@jodywilliamssongs.co.