RECORDS, the label co-founded by industry veteran Barry Weiss as a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment, has promoted two senior executives across its New York and Nashville operations.
Andrew Saltman has been elevated to Senior Vice President, Artist Development, while Sara Gil has been named General Manager.
The pair will lead label operations across RECORDS and its country imprint RECORDS Nashville, the company said on Thursday (May 14).
In his new role, Saltman will spearhead a department combining marketing and digital teams across both labels.
“I look forward to continuing to champion career artists, helping them grow, evolve, and navigate an ever-changing music landscape.”
Andrew Saltman, RECORDS
He joined RECORDS in 2017 and most recently served as Vice President of Marketing and Digital Strategies, overseeing campaigns for label artists including Slayyyter and country singer-songwriter Ty Myers.
“Working under Barry‘s leadership over the past decade has been an incredibly rewarding experience, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to step into this next chapter as SVP, Artist Development. I look forward to continuing to champion career artists, helping them grow, evolve, and navigate an ever-changing music landscape,” said Saltman.
Gil, Weiss‘s first hire when he launched RECORDS in 2015, will oversee label operations across the New York and Nashville offices in her new role.
She will continue to handle deal negotiations for new artist signings, budget allocations and strategic release planning alongside Saltman, the company said.
The label noted that Gil was also key in supporting RECORDS’ transition from SONGS Music Publishing to Sony Music in 2017.
“I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to have spent so much of my career learning from Barry Weiss, whose leadership and vision have had a profound impact on my professional growth,” said Gil.
“It’s a privilege to be part of RECORDS, a company that not only champions exceptional talent, but is genuinely committed to developing artists and building enduring careers.”
“It’s a privilege to be part of RECORDS, a company that not only champions exceptional talent, but is genuinely committed to developing artists and building enduring careers.”
Sara Gil, RECORDS
RECORDS was launched in 2015 by Weiss – the former head of Universal Music Group‘s East Coast labels and a longtime Jive Records executive – initially in partnership with SONGS Music Publishing.
In 2017, Kobalt Capital bought the SONGS publishing catalog for around $160 million. Sony, which already owned 50% of RECORDS, later acquired the label’s historical catalog in late 2023, as previously reported by MBW.
The roster includes Noah Cyrus, Nelly, 24kGoldn and Lennon Stella. RECORDS Nashville, opened in 2020 and in its sixth year, is home to George Birge, Emily Ann Roberts and Ty Myers.
The promotions arrive as the labels point to a strong first half of 2026. Slayyyter‘s debut album for RECORDS, Wor$t Girl in America, was released on March 27 and debuted at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Dance Albums chart.
The album earns 15 million streams per week, according to RECORDS. Slayyyter made her debut at Coachella in April and is gearing up for a sold-out Fall headlining tour.
RECORDS Nashville‘s Ty Myers, meanwhile, has earned over 1.5 billion global streams while signed to the label, according to RECORDS. The 18-year-old’s gold-certified debut album The Select, released in January 2025, included the Platinum-certified single Ends of the Earth.
Myers sold out a 73-date headlining run on The Select Tour, and is currently supporting Luke Combs across 23 stadium dates. He will embark on a 33-date US headlining tour starting in June.
“Their passion for artists, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to building long-term careers embody everything we stand for at RECORDS.”
Barry Weiss, RECORDS
Commenting on the promotions, Weiss said: “Andrew and Sara have each played an instrumental role in the growth and success of RECORDS and RECORDS Nashville over the years.”
“Andrew brings an exceptional instinct for artist development and marketing, while Sara has been a trusted strategic and operational leader since day one.”
“Their passion for artists, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to building long-term careers embody everything we stand for at RECORDS. I’m incredibly proud to recognize their contributions with these well-deserved promotions.”Music Business Worldwide
