MCA lays off about 14 in Nashville, including COO Rob Femia

MCA, Universal Music Group's Nashville division, laid off about 14 staff, Billboard reported on 15 October 2026. Departures include chief operating officer Rob Femia and senior vice-president of promotion and regional marketing Miranda McDonald, the team pitching songs to radio. The cuts form part of UMG's three-part cost plan targeting 250 million euros ($271 million) in annual savings by end-2026.