Randy Goodman to Retire as Sony Music Nashville CEO

Randy Goodman, Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville, is set to retire at the end of 2024 after over 35 years in the music industry. Since his appointment in 2015, he has played a crucial role in the careers of numerous country music stars including Luke Combs, Kane Brown, and Maren Morris, while also overseeing Sony's Christian music enterprise, Provident Entertainment. Rob Stringer, Chairman of Sony Music Group, praised Goodman for his leadership and the legacy of new superstars he leaves behind. Goodman expressed gratitude for the support he received throughout his career and acknowledged the bittersweet nature of his departure. His extensive background includes 16 years at RCA Records, where he contributed to the success of various notable artists. Goodman's retirement comes amid a broader wave of leadership changes within major Nashville record labels.