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The Irreverent Ms. Pegi Wins An Award

On Friday, June 4, Pegi Cecconi was awarded the 2020 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award from the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) for her ongoing contributions and dedica

The Irreverent Ms. Pegi Wins An Award

By FYI Staff

On Friday, June 4, Pegi Cecconi was awarded the 2020 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award from the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) for her ongoing contributions and dedication to the Canadian music industry. Some might call her an acquired taste, others the loudest mouth in the room, but she’s become an icon for women in the music business. One tough broad, in the parlance of Mickey Spillane, and a well-versed freedom fighter who has earned her mark with valour, and noted for her achievements that have always placed her client’s best interests first.

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Eric Wong (left) and Kristen Burke
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Eric Wong (left) and Kristen Burke

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Eric Wong To Lead Warner Music Canada After Kristen Burke Steps Down

Burke announced the news in a letter to staff today. Wong comes to Warner Music Canada from his role as President of East West Records and Head of Global A&R at Warner Music Group.

Kristen Burke is stepping down as President of Warner Music Canada. She will be succeeded by Eric Wong, President of East West Records and Head of Global A&R at Warner Music Group.

Burke announced the news in a letter to staff and obtained by Billboard Canada today (Sept. 17).

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