Dualtone President Paul Roper Passes Away After Battling Cancer

Photo Credit: Paul Roper, President of Dualtone Music Group

Paul Roper, President of Dualtone Music Group, has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 45.

Paul Roper, President of Dualtone Music Group, passed away on Tuesday (December 17) after a courageous battle with cancer. was 45 years old. Paul joined Dualtone Music Group in 2002 as an intern and quickly became a driving force within the label, rising through the ranks to President and Partner.

He played an integral role in the signing and release of over 200 albums, garnering Americana Music Association award wins, multiple Grammy nominations and four Grammy wins. Paul championed critically acclaimed albums by The Lumineers, Gregory Alan Isakov, Mt. Joy, Shakey Graves, Shovels & Rope, flipturn, Brett Dennen, Langhorne Slim, Wilder Woods, Guy Clark, Chuck Berry, Mouse Rat, and June Carter Cash, among many others.

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Paul Roper,” begins an official statement from Dualtone. “Paul is survived by his beloved wife and their four children. His loss will be deeply felt by his family, colleagues, artists, the Nashville music community, and the music industry at large.”

“When we started touring in our 15-passenger van, we used to park at the venue and bide our time until it was time to load in. We didn’t have money for hotels and we’d usually be splitting Subway sandwiches or Clif Bars between us,” recalls Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers. “I’ll never forget when Paul Roper showed up to the parking lot behind the venue in Nashville and met us with beer and pizza. It was a small gesture on his side, but a massive one for us. I’ll never forget that.”

Paul was a visionary leader and a pioneer in a music space he called Amerikinda, celebrating great songwriting in a wide variety of genres. Under his leadership, Dualtone Music thrived, earning its reputation as a trusted partner for artists and a leader in independent music.

“Paul’s vision and unwavering commitment continue to define the heart and soul of Dualtone. He led Dualtone and his team with dedication, authenticity, humor, and kindness, and he will be terribly missed by all of us,” the label’s statement concludes. “Paul Roper’s legacy of kindness, integrity, and deep love for music will continue to inspire us all.”

In lieu of flowers, Paul’s family requests that donations be made to Corner to Corner in his memory.

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