Troy Tomlinson Named President and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville

Troy Tomlinson has been promoted to President and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville, it was announced today by David Hockman, Chairman and CEO, Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Mr. Tomlinson will be based in Nashville and will report to Mr. Hockman.

In this role, Mr. Tomlinson will supervise all creative elements for Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville including the signing of new writers. He is also responsible for developing and implementing the strategy necessary to create and exploit the Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville catalogue.

Mr. Tomlinson will be replacing Donna Hilley, who is retiring after serving 31 years with the company.

"Troy's impressive career over the past 20 years, first at Acuff Rose music publishing, and then at Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville, made him an obvious choice for the position when Donna announced her retirement. It is a pleasure to promote someone of Troy's caliber who is from the Sony family," said Mr. Hockman. "Over the years, Troy has managed the careers of some of the world's most prominent writers and artists. He is a veteran of the industry who is regarded with enormous respect."

"Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville is home to some of the world's most talented songwriters and artists, and that is a tribute to the wonderful company and team put together by Donna Hilley," said Mr. Tomlinson. "I hope to build upon this foundation as the music industry evolves."

From 2002 to 2005, Mr. Tomlinson served as VP of creative for Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville. In 2002 he helped with the implementation of the Sony/ATV Music Publishing acquisition of Acuff Rose Music Publishing. During this tenure, he was responsible for the Acuff Rose catalog and its writers, as well as Sony/ATV writers, including Kenny Chesney, Gretchen Wilson and Rodney Crowell, among others.

In 1988 he joined Acuff Rose Music Publishing as Creative Manager. Over his fourteen years with the company, he held several different positions, eventually obtaining the title of Executive Vice President, where he was responsible for all revenue-generating departments as well as a roster of over 25 writers.

About Sony/ATV Music Publishing

Sony/ATV Music Publishing is a worldwide music publishing joint venture between Sony and Michael Jackson. Sony/ATV Music Publishing owns or administers copyrights and catalogs by such artists as Babyface, The Beatles, Brooks & Dunn, Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, Leonard Cohen, Miles Davis, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, The Everly Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell, Graham Nash, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Stephen Stills, and Hank Williams, among others.

SOURCE: Sony/ATV

CONTACT: Jim Havey, +1-615-251-8802, jhavey@jimhaveypr.com; or Lisa
Gephardt, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, +1-212-833-6826,
lisa_gephardt@sonyusa.com

Web site: http://www.sony.com/