NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today, airplay powerhouse Big Loud Records announces the hiring of industry veteran Lauren “LT” Thomas as SVP, Radio Promotion, effective immediately. LT joins Big Loud Records’ radio promotion leadership team in tandem with fellow SVP, Radio Promotion, Tyler Waugh, both of whom report to EVP of Radio Promotion, Stacy Blythe.
“LT’s stellar reputation speaks for itself. The moment she began exploring her next opportunity, leadership at Big Loud unanimously agreed—she was a natural fit for our team,” shares EVP of Radio Promotion, Stacy Blythe. “We’re thrilled to welcome her aboard and look forward to the expertise and passion she brings with her.”
“I’ve long admired the vibrant culture cultivated by Seth, Stacy and the Big Loud team,” says Thomas. “I’m thrilled to be working alongside such a talented group with a powerful track record of success and innovation.”
LT joins Big Loud Records from her role as SVP of Promotion at Sony Music Nashville, where she contributed to nearly 100 No. 1 hits. She led promotion efforts for Columbia and RCA Nashville and previously spent five years at KMLE-FM in Phoenix. Thomas has been seen on various industry lists including Billboard Executive of the Week (2024), Variety‘s 2023 Hitmakers, CRS/Country Aircheck Awards SVP/VP of the Year and National of the Year, Country Aircheck Power 31, and Billboard‘s 40 Under 40. She currently serves as co-chair of the St. Jude Country Cares Label Advisory Board.
ABOUT BIG LOUD RECORDS
Big Loud Records’ head-turning success story began in 2015. Counting over 62 billion global audio streams, 30 No. 1 U.S. country airplay hits, 52 No. 1 country hits across international territories, three history-making Billboard Hot 100 all-genre No. 1s, over 100 RIAA certified titles, and more, the Big Loud Records roster is home to genre standouts Ashley Cooke, Chandler Walters, Charles Wesley Godwin, Cody Lohden, Dallas Smith, Dylan Gossett, ERNEST, Hailey Benedict, Hailey Whitters, HARDY, HIXTAPE, Ink, Jake Worthington, Kashus Culpepper, Lauren Alaina, Lauren Watkins, MacKenzie Porter, Morgan Wallen, Rhys Rutherford, Stephen Wilson Jr., The 502s, Thelma & James and Zandi Holup. Records was honored as the No. 1 Billboard Hot Country Songs label in 2021, 2022, 2023 + 2024, the 2022 and 2023 + 2024 MusicRow Label Group of the Year and was named Platinum Label at the 2021 + 2023 CRS / Country Aircheck Awards. Learn more about Big Loud Records here, and connect with us on social media here.
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