RIAA UPS JONES TO SVP

The RIAA has promoted Jackie Jones to SVP of Artist & Industry Relations. She'll continue reporting to CPO Morna Willens from the Nashville offices.

Jones joined the RIAA in 2019 after 17 years at Viacom's CMT. Since then, she's cultivated relationships with artists and their teams across the U.S. in support of RIAA’s advocacy mission while bringing artists to the forefront of policy advocacy and connecting lawmakers with the music community in an effort to protect recorded music and celebrate its creators.

“Jackie is a championing force whose deep ties in Music City are unparalleled," Willens said. "Her creativity and ability to engage labels, artists and community partners is a great asset to the work of the RIAA."

During her tenure, Jones has executed numerous events, created artist partnerships and helped spark music-business opportunities for Tennessee State University students. She was instrumental to honoring Missy Elliott this year as the only female hip-hop artist with six RIAA-certified platinum studio albums. In September, Jones led RIAA Honors: Pioneers of Hip-Hop in Washington, D.C. She was overjoyed when nobody from HITS could make the trip.