Jackie Jones
Nashville
Summary
Dynamic and collaborative music executive with over 25 years of experience in artist relations, nonprofit leadership, event production, and talent strategy. A trusted connector and creative problem solver, known for building meaningful relationships with artists, labels, and advocacy partners. Proven success in developing national campaigns, leading nonprofit initiatives, and producing high-profile events that blend purpose and entertainment. Deeply committed to improving the lives of music creators and communities through direct support, strategic programming, and systemic change.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Producer, ACM Honors
JKJ Entertainment
01.2025 - Current
Executive Producer, Love Rising
JKJ Entertainment
01.2024 - Current
Artist Strategy Consultant, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
JKJ Entertainment
01.2023 - Current
Talent Booker and Producer, USA Network’s Barmageddon
JKJ Entertainment
01.2023 - Current
Senior Vice President, Artist & Industry Relations
RIAA, Recording Industry Association of America
01.2022 - Current
- Serves as RIAA liaison to the music community, providing education and seeking support for key legislation
- Builds strategic relationships across all aspects of the music industry to ensure effective advocacy
- Conceptualizes events and creative opportunities across Nashville & DC to raise RIAA industry profile
- Books and executive produces events with high-profile artist appearances for Members of Congress in DC to highlight the value of the music industry to the American economy and culture
- Educates local Nashville public officials on key issues and value of the music industry
- Educates the music industry on RIAA’s ability to help artists and others through advocacy and enforcement of copyright
- Disperses key industry research to the Nashville community at-large
Producer, ACM Lifting Lives Gala honoring Brooks & Dunn
JKJ Entertainment
01.2025 - 03.2025
Producer, CMT Music Awards on CBS
JKJ Entertainment
01.2020 - 12.2022
Vice President, Artist & Industry Relations
RIAA, Recording Industry Association of America
01.2019 - 12.2022
Executive in Charge of Music
CMT, Country Music Television
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Managed key relationships for CMT, promoting positive reception for CMT brand with all talent representatives, including management, labels, publicists, and agents
- Produced and booked talent for brand’s linear original programming, tentpole special events, live red-carpet specials and documentaries, including CMT Music Awards, CMT Crossroads, CMT Instant Jam, CMT Artists of the Year, CMT Concert of the Summer, Hot 20 Countdown, Million Dollar Quartet, Still the King, etc.
- Secured and managed top-level celebrity and musical talent, collaborating closely with executive producers to create impactive, creative music content
- Determined weekly music video programming across CMT platforms, including CMT, CMT Music and CMT.com
- Identified emerging talent for various CMT franchises, including CMT Next Women of Country and CMT Listen Up
- Spearheaded all network talent needs, including management of affiliate marketing/sales, social impact, digital/new media, corporate communication initiatives and more, impacting year-over-year ratings increases for original programming and content
- Collaborated with development executives and producers on pilots and series programming, determining the best artists for show ideas, pitching, and booking those artists and oversaw artist relations throughout the production process
- Integrated talent sales and marketing teams to secure and manage artists for events while responsible for negotiations on behalf of the client, managing events, and guiding promotion by the artist
- Managed and mentored Talent team comprised of managers, coordinators, and freelance employees
- Educated and guided internal departments on new industry trends and artist development
Director, Talent Relations
CMT, Country Music Television
01.2010 - 12.2019
Supervising Producer, New Media
CMT, Country Music Television
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Facilitated successful launch of CMT’s original digital programming, conceptualizing, and developing content that resulted in 100 million+ yearly views
- Led all programming and development projects for CMT’s original online content and Video on Demand
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders on planning and scheduling to maximize promotional opportunities during all phases of production
- Managed production team, focusing on open communication and building teamwork to optimize efficiency, morale and idea sharing
- Created digital programming to complement CMT’s linear schedule
- Produced various programs for brand’s linear channel, including American Revolution: A History of Southern Rock, Music City Madness: The Road to CMT, 40 Greatest Road Songs among others
Writer/Producer, Linear Programming
CMT, Country Music Television
01.2004 - 12.2006
Associate Producer, Linear Programming
CMT, Country Music Television
01.2003 - 12.2004
Education
Master of Education Degree - Higher Education Administration & Supervision
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Mass Communications
Middle Tennessee State University
References
Available Upon Request
Accomplishments
- Billboard Country Power Player - 2025
- Nashville Business Journal “Women of Influence” – 2024
- Music Row “Rising Women on the Row” – 2023
- Leadership Music – Class of 2018
Timeline
Talent Producer, ACM Honors
JKJ Entertainment
01.2025 - Current
Producer, ACM Lifting Lives Gala honoring Brooks & Dunn
JKJ Entertainment
01.2025 - 03.2025
Executive Producer, Love Rising
JKJ Entertainment
01.2024 - Current
Artist Strategy Consultant, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
JKJ Entertainment
01.2023 - Current
Talent Booker and Producer, USA Network’s Barmageddon
JKJ Entertainment
01.2023 - Current
Senior Vice President, Artist & Industry Relations
RIAA, Recording Industry Association of America
01.2022 - Current
Producer, CMT Music Awards on CBS
JKJ Entertainment
01.2020 - 12.2022
Vice President, Artist & Industry Relations
RIAA, Recording Industry Association of America
01.2019 - 12.2022
Executive in Charge of Music
CMT, Country Music Television
01.2016 - 12.2019
Director, Talent Relations
CMT, Country Music Television
01.2010 - 12.2019
Supervising Producer, New Media
CMT, Country Music Television
01.2006 - 12.2009
Writer/Producer, Linear Programming
CMT, Country Music Television
01.2004 - 12.2006
Associate Producer, Linear Programming
CMT, Country Music Television
01.2003 - 12.2004
Master of Education Degree - Higher Education Administration & Supervision
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Mass Communications
Middle Tennessee State University
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