Effective immediately, Provident Music Group, one of the world's largest
Christian music companies and part of Zomba Music Group, will operate under the
umbrella of RCA Label Group-Nashville. While it will remain a freestanding
operation, Provident will be overseen by Joe Galante, Chairman,
RLG-Nashville.
Terry Hemmings has been appointed to the newly created post of President
& Chief Executive Officer, Provident Music Group. Reporting to Galante, he
will be responsible for all operations of Provident.
Hemmings has an extensive history in corporate development and financial
management within the Christian music and health care industries. Most recently
President/CEO for Phyve Corporation, his prior music industry leadership
positions include President/CEO, Music Trust Inc. and President/CEO, Reunion
Entertainment Group. From 1987 through 1996, Terry Hemmings was responsible for
the operation of Reunion Entertainment Group, Reunion Records and Music
Publishing, the recording and publishing entities for artists such as Michael W.
Smith, Third Day, and Amy Grant. Prior to this, he was an investment broker for
J. C. Bradford & Company. A University of Kentucky graduate, Terry Hemmings
resides in Nashville with his wife, Janie, and 3 children, Kathryn (16), Eliza
(13), and Allie (9).
“All of us at RLG welcome the artists and staff of Provident Music Group into
the BMG family,” comments Chairman Galante. “Terry is a seasoned executive whose
vision and passion for the music will continue to position Provident as a leader
in the Christian market.”
The association of Provident Music Group with RLG-Nashville is part of BMG’s
integration of the Zomba Music Group, which BMG acquired in 2002. The ultimate
goal is to continue the success of Zomba’s labels and publishing operations
while creating the best strategic fit possible for BMG.
