Opry Entertainment Group announced today it has formed a new Artist & Label Strategy Team specifically devoted to supporting the growing suite of opportunities for artists under its umbrella of brands including the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, 650 AM WSM, Ole Red and Circle, a recently launched media network dedicated to celebrating the country lifestyle.
Jenn Tressler and Haley Montgomery have both joined the team as Artist & Label Strategy Managers reporting to Jordan Pettit, Director of Artist Relations & Programming Strategy. Tressler joins the company with eight years of artist and label relations experience at Vevo before joining L3 Entertainment in Nashville where she worked in artist management. Montgomery joins the company from her most recent role as Strategic Partnerships Project Manager at CMA, bringing seven years of experience in partnership acquisition, project management and event planning.
Pettit says, “Just like the world of entertainment overall, there are more ways than ever at Opry Entertainment Group for artists to connect with fans. I’m thrilled to have Jenn and Haley’s expertise on board as we work to provide unique value to the artists who partner with us and deliver exceptional entertainment to fans who visit and tune in. The two of them will be invaluable additions to this growing team.”
Opry Entertainment Group is looking to fill one additional position of Manager, Artist & Label Strategy. For more information and to apply, click here or visit rhpcareers.com.
Jenn Tressler can be reached at jtressler@opry.com; Haley Montgomery can be reached at haley.montgomery@opry.com; Jordan Pettit can be reached at jpettit@opry.com.
About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes, specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets. The Company’s owned assets include a network of upscale, meetings-focused resorts totaling 8,114 rooms that are managed by lodging operator Marriott International, Inc. under the Gaylord Hotels brand. The Company is also a joint venture owner of the 1,501-room Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, which is also managed by Marriott International, Inc. under the Gaylord Hotels brand. Other owned assets managed by Marriott International, Inc. include Gaylord Springs Golf Links, the Wildhorse Saloon, the General Jackson Showboat, The Inn at Opryland, a 303-room overflow hotel adjacent to Gaylord Opryland, and AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor, a 192-room hotel near Gaylord National. The Company also owns and operates media and entertainment assets, including the Grand Ole Opry, the legendary weekly showcase of country music’s finest performers for over 90 years; the Ryman Auditorium, the storied former home of the Grand Ole Opry located in downtown Nashville; 650 AM WSM, the Opry’s radio home; and Ole Red, a country lifestyle and entertainment brand. The Company is also a joint venture owner of Circle Media, LLC, a media network dedicated to celebrating the country lifestyle. For additional information about Ryman Hospitality Properties, visit www.rymanhp.com.
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