Trending Now - Cindy Mabe Launches Joan of Arc Music, Empowering Women in Entertainment

WHO:

Variety - Cindy Mabe, founder and CEO of Joan of Arc Music, was previously the chair and CEO of Universal Music Nashville.

Billboard - Several executives who worked with Mabe at Universal Music Nashville have been hired for her new company.

WHAT:

Variety - Cindy Mabe announced the launch of her new company, Joan of Arc Music, which is dedicated to empowering women in the entertainment industry.

Billboard - Joan of Arc Music is described as a wide-ranging entertainment company.

WHEN:

Variety - Cindy Mabe stepped down from her position at Universal Music Nashville in early 2025 and announced her new company in April 2026.

WHY:

Variety - The new company aims to uphold traditional values in the music industry while focusing on women's empowerment.

HOW:

Billboard - Mabe has assembled a team of executives to support the operations of Joan of Arc Music, leveraging her previous experience in the industry.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 17:25 UTC)

Cindy Mabe, the founder and CEO of Joan of Arc Music, has officially launched her new company, which is dedicated to empowering women in the entertainment industry. Mabe, who previously served as chair and CEO of Universal Music Nashville, has brought several former colleagues on board to help support the operations of this wide-ranging entertainment venture. The company aims to uphold traditional values in the music industry while focusing on women's empowerment, following Mabe's departure from Universal Music Nashville in early 2025.