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Mariah Carey Honors Music Exec Jody Gerson
29 Jan
Summary
- Mariah Carey honored Jody Gerson, chairman/CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group.
- Carey revealed she almost sold her publishing rights for $5,000 at age 18.
- Gerson has tripled her company's publishing revenue in a decade.

Mariah Carey recently honored Jody Gerson, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group, with the Executive of the Decade award at Billboard's Power 100 event in Los Angeles. Carey recalled nearly selling her own publishing rights at age 18 for just $5,000, emphasizing the importance of having strong advocates like Gerson.
Carey praised Gerson's significant achievements, noting that Universal Music Publishing Group's revenue has tripled under her leadership. She highlighted Gerson's dedication to championing songwriters and upholding the value of songs. Gerson, accepting the award, expressed gratitude and emphasized her commitment to supporting artists and songwriters, viewing her role as a responsibility to create opportunities and bring hope through music.




