Kelly Ridgway

Music Industry Executive - VP Global Marketing CTK/Dolly Parton/Mýa, Global Campaign Management, Artist Development & Relations, Influencer Marketing and more

Kelly Ridgway is an experienced music industry executive currently serving as VP, Global Marketing at CTK Enterprises / Butterfly Records.1 With over 22 years of experience in the music industry, she has established herself as a versatile professional with expertise in global marketing, campaign management, and artist development.1 2

Career Highlights

Current Role:: As VP, Global Marketing at CTK Enterprises, Kelly works on marketing, digital, and international initiatives for a roster of artists including Dolly Parton, Mýa, Paula Abdul, Jessica Simpson, KC & The Sunshine Band, and Kenny G.1 She has been in this role since October 2021.1

Notable Achievements::

Managed the global marketing campaign for Dolly Parton's 'Run, Rose, Run' album in 2022, which debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and #1 on both the Billboard Top Americana/Folk Albums and Bluegrass Albums charts.1 2
Led the campaign for Dolly Parton's 'Rockstar' album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Album Sales Chart.2
In 2020, managed the Global Campaign for the Dalai Lama 'Inner World' project, which reached #1 on the Billboard New Age Album Chart.1

Previous Experience::

Founder of KR Consults, her own music industry consultancy, established in 2019.1 2
US General Manager for WMA (Weller Media Agency), a digital creative agency.1 2
Worked at Cult Records in New York.1
Held a senior marketing role at Polydor Records in London for over 8 years.2

Awards and Recognition

Won the Music Week Award for 'Artist Marketing Campaign of the Year' for Lady Gaga in 2009.1 2
Appeared in shesaid.so's Alternative Power List 2019.1

Additional Involvement

Co-Director of shesaid.so's New York chapter.1 2
Invited to join the Recording Academy in 2021.2
Regularly participates in Student Leadership Network programs and has spoken at NYU multiple times.2

Kelly Ridgway's extensive experience, global perspective, and passion for artist development have made her a respected figure in the music industry, particularly in the realm of global marketing and campaign management.