ONErpm has appointed Mike Easterlin as managing director for ONErpm’s Nashville division, to oversee A&R, roster development and day-to-day operations in Nashville.

Easterlin has decades of experience in A&R and promotion, having previously served in promotion and A&R roles at Virgin, Def Jam and Atlantic and later became the co-president of the relaunched Elektra Records, before transitioning to co-found Severance Records.

Easterlin will lead a team of Nashville-rooted professionals familiar with Nashville’s wide-ranging music scene. ONErpm has made several new hires, including former BMI exec Josh Tomlinson, who takes on the role of ONErpm Nashville’s new director of A&R. Former MCA Nashville exec Lindsey Terry has been hired as country marketing director, while former Warner Music Nashville exec Chad Neville has joined has joined as a project manager.

“I’ve always believed in the independent spirit of artists—the drive to create, take risks, and build something real. Helping talent find their voice and turn it into a lasting career has always been my passion,” Easterlin said in a statement. ”ONErpm embodies those same values: passion, focus, transparency, and a real commitment to giving artists a global platform to grow on their own terms.”

Tomlinson said in a statement, “I’m grateful for the opportunity to bring my love for the song and the creator to ONErpm to help grow our Nashville business while working with some of the most forward-thinking minds in the music industry.”

ONErpm, a full-service music industry solutions provider, has more than 600 employees globally, with its staff increasing approximately sixfold since 2020.