MIKE
WHELAN
SVP, GENERAL MANAGER
NASHVILLE
Based in Nashville, Mike oversees creative operations, writer relations and catalog development.
He joined the firm in 2022, bringing more than three decades of experience in music publishing and A&R.
Mike began his career at Merit Music Publishing in 1986 before moving to Polygram Music Publishing, where he worked with a roster that included Bob McDill, Toby Keith and Billy Ray Cyrus. He later joined Acuff-Rose Publishing, helping guide the careers of artists and songwriters such as Kenny Chesney, Dean Dillon and Casey Beathard.
Following the firm’s acquisition by Sony/ATV, Mike spent 13 years at Sony Music Publishing, ultimately serving as Senior Vice President of Creative Services. More recently, he held senior roles at Anthem Music, where he co-signed and developed Universal Music artist Jordan Davis and at MV2 Entertainment, working closely with hit songwriter Josh Thompson.
A Nashville native, Mike holds a degree in Recording Industry Management from Middle Tennessee State University.