ASCAP Nashville executives Mike Sistad and Evyn Mustoe Johnston exit after 25 and 14 years

Mike Sistad and Evyn Mustoe Johnston have exited US performing rights organisation ASCAP's Nashville office, MusicRow reported on 15 October 2026. Sistad, vice-president of Nashville membership since 2019, joined in 2001 and served 25 years. Johnston, assistant vice-president, served 14 years since 2012. Both told Billboard the departures were unexpected.