UMG Nashville has upped Nick Kaper to Director of Promotion and Radio Marketing.

In his new role, Kaper will provide airplay analytics and chart strategy across all four UMG Nashville imprints.

Working his way up from the mailroom, the Belmont University alum previously held roles like Mercury Nashville Coordinator, West Coast regional rep for EMI Records Nashville and Midwest regional rep for Mercury Nashville prior to his promotion.

“I am incredibly happy to announce Nick Kaper’s promotion,” said UMG Nashville EVP of Promotion, Royce Risser. “This role is critical to our success, and we are excited to see him step in and crush it.”

“Between the incredible lineup of artists and the all-star promotion department, I’ve been nothing short of spoiled since starting at UMG,” added Kaper. “I am so excited be working with our entire roster in this next chapter and can’t thank Royce and the promotion team enough for the opportunity to do so!”