Back Blocks Music Expands Its Team
Back Blocks Music, the artist development and publishing company based in Nashville, has announced several key staffing changes as part of its growth. Elizabeth Cook has been promoted to Creative Director as the team expands with two strategic new hires. Megan Clemens joins the team as Director of Digital Marketing as Laine Lonero steps into the role of Marketing Coordinator.
The company has earned a reputation for championing creatives and building long-lasting careers from the ground up. This organizational growth signifies their commitment to creativity and innovation for its talented roster which includes Ashley Cooke, Blake Pendergrass, Ethan Burdick and Tucker Wetmore.
Elizabeth, who previously held the role of Creative Coordinator, joined Back Blocks in 2023 while studying at Belmont University. Responsible for A&R admin, pitching songs, managing interns, coordinating writers’ calendars and retreats and more. She was a driving force behind the writing process of Tucker Wetmore’s Gold-certified debut album What Not To. In her new role, she will oversee creative development, calendars and catalog management, supporting artists like Ashley Cooke, Tucker Wetmore and Ethan Burdick in a collaborative, inspiring environment for writers and artists.
Megan brings extensive experience and sharp digital instincts to her new role as Director of Digital Marketing. Previously Head of Digital at CSM Management, she worked with a myriad of artists across all genres including Chris Isaak, Def Leppard, Fleetwood Mac, Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Nicks and more. In her new role, she will spearhead Back Blocks’ digital strategy for the company’s growing roster of artists and will focus on cultivating genuine fan relationships, shaping content that cuts through the noise and generates buzz. Armed with a passion for authenticity and innovation, Clemens will be integral to helping artist tell their stories in ways that not only resonate, but endure.
In her new role as Marketing Coordinator, Laine, will oversee a wide range of marketing and digital initiatives, blending content creation, website management, scheduling, data analysis and social media management. She joins the team full-time after interning for the company in 2024. The young talent recently graduated from Belmont University, where she studied media and entertainment industries and music and held past internships at Fort Nash and PEG Music.
“I am thrilled to welcome Megan and Laine to the Back Blocks team, while also celebrating the well-deserved promotion of Elizabeth, whose leadership has been instrumental in the growth for our writers over the past year,” said Founder/CEO Rakiyah Marshall. “Our team is entering a new season of growth and we’re sharpening our focus on long-term artist and songwriter development. Each of these women represent the caliber of leadership, passion and expertise that aligns with Back Blocks’ vision as we look ahead to 2026.”
In only five years since inception, Back Blocks has earned six No. 1 hits, major chart placements and multiple industry honors. For more information, please visit www.backblocksmusic.com.
