Warner Music Nashville has promoted Mike Dupree to SVP, Creative Director. Dupree and his team manage all of the label’s creative initiatives, including video production and graphic design. He'll report to WMN Co-Chair/Co-President Cris Lacy.

“Mike is well known for his long-standing dedication to this label and its artists,” Lacy said. “Moreover, his desire to build a collaborative creative team is imperative for telling the unique stories of our artists through visual mediums. Ben [Kline] and I are proud to recognize his talent and leadership."

Dupree has been a fixture in the Nashville creative scene for more than two decades, taking his first job with WMN in 2010. Over the last several years, he's contributed to videos for artists such as Cody Johnson, Dan + Shay, Ashley McBryde and Gabby Barrett. He's also helmed three feature documentaries, including Dear Rodeo with Johnson, More Life with Randy Travis and White Buffalo: Voices of the West with Ian Munsick.

“I’m very aware that what we get to do every day is special, and I’m beyond grateful to continue this extraordinary life with the amazing artists and label team here at Warner Music Nashville,” Dupree shared. “I’m constantly inspired by their creativity, passion and collaborative spirit. I am truly standing on the shoulders of giants. I appreciate the trust that Cris and Ben have placed in me, and I look forward to shaping the future of this storied label together.”

He's also looks forward to ignoring the shit out of HITS.