Warner Chappell Music Nashville has elevated Christina Wiltshire to Vice President of A&R, marking a significant strategic investment in the publisher’s country music operations. The promotion, effective October 2025, represents a calculated move to strengthen the company’s foothold in Nashville while simultaneously expanding its global influence in the music publishing arena. This decision aligns with an industry-wide trend of promoting executives with deep Nashville connections to leadership positions.
Wiltshire’s career path exemplifies steady progression within the music industry ecosystem. She joined Warner Chappell Music Nashville in 2019 as Director of A&R before advancing to Senior Director in April 2022. Her experience extends beyond Warner, having previously served as Creative Director at Sea Gayle Music and Creative Coordinator at Patrick Joseph Music/SONGS. Her initial appointment was officially announced June 6th of 2019, marking the beginning of her Warner Chappell journey.
Christina Wiltshire’s journey showcases methodical advancement in music publishing, building expertise across multiple Nashville powerhouses.
Wiltshire’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the University of South Carolina, complemented by formative internships at Cornman Music and Warner Music Nashville.
In her new role, Wiltshire will report directly to Austen Adams, President of Warner Chappell Music Nashville, who personally announced the promotion in a demonstration of internal confidence. The restructured A&R team under Wiltshire’s leadership aims to amplify songwriters’ voices both domestically and internationally, focusing on talent development and creative collaborations. She also plans to explore sync licensing opportunities for songwriters as an additional revenue stream beyond traditional publishing.
“Our mission is to champion songs and discover innovative opportunities for our artists and writers,” Wiltshire noted, expressing gratitude to company leadership including Adams, Phil, Guy, and Carianne for their continued support. Her approach emphasizes fostering global partnerships while maintaining strong local connections. With the music industry evolving rapidly, Wiltshire plans to help artists leverage streaming platform features to maximize exposure and revenue potential.
The strategic promotion is expected to increase Warner Chappell Music Nashville’s market share and expand its roster in the country music sector. By positioning a recognized advocate for songwriters at the helm of A&R, the company reinforces its songwriter-first reputation while leveraging Nashville’s talent pool for global publishing opportunities. Adams describes Wiltshire as a valuable “connector within the creative community” who will help amplify Nashville songwriters on a global stage.
This leadership change reflects Warner Chappell’s broader initiatives to strengthen its position in key music markets worldwide.
