Joey Arbagey, an established music executive behind numerous global hit artists and songs, serves as Executive Vice President of Music for 19 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television. At 19 Entertainment, Arbagey oversees the robust music business connected to the company’s Emmy ® -winning show American Idol, dedicated to launching the careers of talent from the show such as platinum artists including Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry,
Fantasia, Phillip Phillips, Lauren Alaina, and more recently, Gabby Barrett, Chayce Beckham, Iam Tongi, and Jamal Roberts. Arbagey also support the music division, overseeing 19 Recordings, 19 Publishing, and 19 Management, as well as related partnerships, including with distribution partner BMG.
 
Throughout his accomplished career, Arbagey has influenced the face and sound of several music genres, including R&B, dance, neo-soul, hip-hop, and pop. Prior to joining 19 Entertainment, Arbagey spent a decade with Epic Records where he most recently served as EVP of A&R overseeing the creative record-making process for artists including Camila Cabello, Mariah Carey, John K, Eddie Benjamin, and more. Prior to moving into the pop space, he served as Head of A&R for Antonio “LA” Reid, overseeing an artist roster including Future, Travis Scott, DJ Khaled, and Meghan Trainor. Hit songs for which Arbagey has been responsible include 5 th  Harmony’s “Work from Home,” Camila Cabello’s “Havana,” and dozens more. Earlier in his career, Arbagey spent a decade at KMEL-FM Radio, a market leader in San Francisco where he helped break the careers of such artists as Eryka Badu, Mary J. Blige, D'Angelo, and Outkast.