Phil Thornton named Senior Vice President of Capitol Christian Music Group

Phil Thornton has been appointed Senior Vice President of Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG).

Thornton will report to the company’s Co-Chairs, Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy.

In this newly created position, Thornton will focus on new business development, talent signing, and developing label, media and touring partnerships on behalf of Capitol CMG artists, the company said.

Thornton assumes his new role May 3 and will be based at Capitol CMG headquarters in Nashville.

Thornton was formerly Senior Vice President/General Manager of RCA Inspiration, a Nashville-based gospel music label operated by RCA Inspiration. Music by SonyProvident Band.

At the label, Thornton signed with Mariah Carey to release Love at Christmas, there’s Khalid and Kirk Franklin.

He also paired HER and Tauren Wells, now signed with Capitol CMG, for a GRAMMY-nominated collaboration. Keeping us together (Hope Mix)collaborate with Fruit garden signed to Tribl Records, home of Maverick City Music, and collaborated with Pharrell Williams for his Voices Of Fire choir, recorded in a Netflix series.

Thornton previously served as Vice President and General Manager of Urban Inspiration at eOne Music from 2012 to 2016 where he oversaw a roster of Gospel and R&B artists including Erica Campbell, Shirley Caesar, Jonathan McReynolds, Tweet and Lalah Hathaway.

Thornton joined a series of recent hires and promotions at the Capitol.

MarchRebecca ‘Dimplez’ Ijeoma Appointed Senior Vice President, Digital Marketing & Content Development for Capitol Music Group (CMG)while in FebruaryJeremy Vuernick has been promoted to CMG’s A&R President.

This follow Arjun Pulijal was promoted to CMG Chairman at the beginning of the year.

“We are delighted to welcome Phil to the Capitol CMG team.”

Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy

Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy, said: “We are delighted to welcome Phil to the Capitol CMG team.

“He has an incredible track record of finding, developing and disrupting artists and a business approach that we know will benefit our entire roster. We couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead for all of us. ”

“I’ve seen [thornton] turned his ideas, abilities and energy into a wonderful career as a music executive. ”

Michelle Jubelirer, CMG

Michelle Jubelirer, President and CEO of CMG, added: “I’ve known Phil almost since he started our business and I’ve watched him infuse his ideas, abilities and energy. into a great career as a music executive.

“I am delighted that he is joining Capitol CMG as its Senior Vice President, and I know that his contributions will make the best company of faith-based music even better. again.

“I look forward to working closely with him, Brad and Hudson in the years to come.”

“I can’t wait to get started.”

Phil Thornton

Phil Thornton, said: “I want to thank Brad, Hudson and Michelle for this wonderful opportunity to work at a group of companies that are the undisputed leaders in faith-based music.

“Joining the Capitol CMG/CMG family, I will work with a range of forward-thinking artists and partners, drawing on all of my experience, to create opportunities that will continue Our market development and cultural impact on a global scale.

“I can’t wait to get started.”Worldwide music business