Atlantic Records Group chairman and COO Julie Greenwald says she won't forget the day she met singer/songwriter Melanie Martinez. "She walked in and she was wearing this baby-doll dress, her hair was two different colors. She was wearing a crazy-looking necklace made from doll parts and she had made a video for her song "Dollhouse" by pulling in...Learn More

Sony/ATV co-president Jody Gerson, who oversees the company's A&R and film, TV and gaming departments, had quite a year, building on her previous success. She guided the signings of much buzzed-about act Odd Future as well as hit producer/songwriter Jeff Bhasker. She struck a deal with Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon to bring to Broadway...Learn More

Two years into sudden stardom, Meghan Trainor's redefining "maturity" for young female stars (less skin, more trumpet playing) and creating an approachable role model for girls: "I don't really have a choice." **** Meghan Trainor is one of those famous people who still can't believe she's famous. So when she spots a 40-something woman lying in...Learn More