RECORDING ACADEMYTM ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS ELECTIONS Producer/Engineer/Songwriter John Poppo, A&R Executive Ruby Marchand, Veteran Music Executive Terry Hemmings, And Recording Artist And Founder/CEO Of Charity Organization Swan Songs Christine Albert Elected National Officers Of Premier Organization For Music Professionals
The Recording AcademyTM announced today that producer/engineer/songwriter John Poppo was re-elected Chair of its Board of Trustees and A&R executive Ruby Marchand was re-elected Vice Chair at its annual spring Board of Trustees meeting. Veteran music executive Terry Hemmings will serve as Secretary/Treasurer and recording artist and founder/CEO of Swan Songs Christine Albert was elected Chair Emeritus.
"The dedication and wisdom of these talented National Officers will help us continue our mission of keeping the Recording Academy a premier organization within our vibrant industry," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy. "I look forward to working closely with such a diverse group of music professionals. The Academy, our membership, and the entire music community will benefit from their many years of experience."
About The National Officers
With creative credits that span more than 30 years, John Poppo is a multiplatinum-selling producer, engineer, songwriter, and musician who has worked in a wide range of musical genres. His credits include recordings by such artists as Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, Al Green, Daryl Hall, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, Annie Lennox, Madonna, 'N Sync, Diana Ross, Seal, and Luther Vandross. A New York native, Poppo is currently focused on the development of new artists for his production/management company, Pop Productions Inc. He has served on the Recording Academy's Board of Trustees for the past 14 years.
Throughout her three-decade career, Ruby Marchand has served as a global A&R professional who has discovered, developed, and nurtured artists across a multitude of genres. Having started her music career as a flutist in the Oberlin Jazz Ensemble, she now oversees the International Repertoire Initiative for Warner Music. Previously, Marchand was head of A&R for Ryko, a wholly-owned label of Warner Music Group, where she signed artists including Keb′ Mo′, Will Hoge, Fran Healy, Allison Moorer, and the Posies, among others. As VP of A&R at Warner Music International for almost 25 years, she worked with prominent and emerging artists throughout Europe, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Marchand is an adjunct professor at the NYU Steinhardt Music Business program.
Terry Hemmings is a 30-year music industry veteran who has helped shape and guide the careers of major recording artists and songwriters and also has been the executive producer on dozens of albums and multiple award-winning feature films. As president/CEO of Provident Music Group, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, his roster includes Casting Crowns, Kirk Franklin, Third Day, Steven Curtis Chapman, Tenth Avenue North, Red, Brandon Heath, Matt Maher, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, and Fred Hammond. Hemmings also oversees Provident Films (War Room, Courageous and Woodlawn), Provident Distribution, Essential Music Publishing, Essential Artist Services and New York-based Descendant Records (The Lone Bellow and Colony House). A Leadership Music alumnus, he serves on multiple music industry boards.
Christine Albert is an independent recording artist and founder/CEO of Swan Songs, an Austin, Texas-based non-profit that fulfills musical last wishes. Albert has released 12 independent albums as a solo artist and as part of the folk/Americana duo Albert and Gage. Albert and her husband and musical partner Chris Gage also own and operate MoonHouse Studio and MoonHouse Records in Austin. Albert is known for her "Texafrance" series of French/English recordings that combine her European heritage and Texas musical roots. She has appeared on "Austin City Limits," was awarded Female Vocalist of the Year by the Kerrville Folk Festival Music Awards, and Superstar of Austin Music by the Austin Chamber of Commerce for her community service work.
These accomplished, elected officers will lead the Board of Trustees, in partnership with Portnow and Academy senior staff, to strategically guide and shape the mission and policies of the Academy and its affiliates.
About the Recording Academy
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum®, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares®, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards®—music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.
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