Instagram/Cindy Mabe Music Former Universal Music Nashville CEO Cindy Mabe launches Joan of Arc Music, a new venture to protect country music's authenticity and legacy. April 15, 2026 AceShowbiz - Cindy Mabe, the former chair and CEO of Universal Music Group Nashville, has unveiled a bold new venture named Joan of Arc (JOA) Music. This company is designed as a comprehensive entertainment enterprise encompassing artist development, label services, publishing, and management. In a statement, Mabe emphasized the urgency of preserving the core of country music.