C indy Mabe, Universal Music Group Nashville’s chair/CEO, has left the company, Billboard has confirmed. Mabe, whose reign lasted almost two years, was the successor to Mike Dungan, who retired in March 2023. Mabe became the first woman to lead a Nashville major label group. Country Airplay first broke the news.

Cindy Mabe has exited her role as Universal Music Group Nashville’s chair and CEO after nearly 18 years with the company, according to reports. Mabe, whose exit was first reported by Country Air Check,