With the announcement of HEY NOW Records, a streamlined independent label built around the premise of super-serving singularly talented artists, President and Co-Founder Kris Lamb is pleased to announce key promotion executives VP Brooke Diaz, plus National Directors for the West and East Coasts Bill Lubitz and Jane Staszak. The seasoned industry leaders bring decades of hands-on experience from both...
The eighth season of BMI’s Rooftop On The Row® series, presented by George Dickel Whisky, returns on April 21st with headliners Zach John King and Aniston Pate, emceed by Love On The Spectrum’s Tyler White. The exclusive invitation-only event, hosted on the rooftop of BMI's Nashville office, offers industry professionals an exclusive first look at in-demand talent. In addition to...
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Manhead has appointed Jennifer Pirch as Vice President of Retail & Licensing, as the company continues to expand its retail and licensing business and prepares to exhibit at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas for the first time. Manhead represents a growing roster of artists including Deftones, Alice In Chains, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, and Joan Jett, and is building its...
Sony Music Nashville and Kane Brown are celebrating 10 years of success with a renewed commitment: the multi-platinum-selling artist has signed a new multi-album, worldwide deal with the label, extending their longstanding partnership for years to come. “I’m really excited about my partnership with Sony Music,” says Brown. “We’ve built something special together over the years, and I’ve got so...
On March 17, BMI hosted Ella Langley at their Nashville office for a double #1 party, celebrating “weren’t for the wind” and “Choosin’ Texas.” Langley was reunited with those she co-wrote the tracks with, Johnny Clawson, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert and Joybeth Taylor, as more than 400 industry professionals filled the lobby to join in the celebration. Langley, Johnny Clawson...
Triple 8 Management has announced the promotion of Aaron Sawyer from artist manager to partner. Sawyer joined the Triple 8 team in 2023, alongside longtime colleague and artist manager Hannah Boren. Under the Triple 8 banner, Sawyer, Boren and management coordinator Evy Daunic represent Sierra Ferrell, I’m With Her, Julian Lage, Madison Cunningham, Nickel Creek, Vincent Lima, Watkins Family Hour,...
Chart-topping singer-songwriter Jacob Hackworth has released a new single “What Took You So Long” along with announcing the signing of his first major label deal with MCA, in collaboration with Goat Island Sound. Slated to go to radio this spring, the aching ballad was written by Hackworth, Jaxson Free, Steph Jones and Daniel Ross and was inspired by the breakup that was the catalyst...
Today, March 20, Big Loud Texas Publishing and Sony Music Publishing announced the signing of Big Loud Texas artist Julianna Rankin. Alongside the announce, Rankin released her second song via Big Loud Texas “Little Miss Behavin'” produced by Big Loud Texas co-founders, Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall. “We're thrilled to welcome Julianna to the Big Loud Texas Publishing family,” shares...
TikTok and Apple Music have announced 'Play Full Song', a new music discovery experience which will make it easier than ever for fans to engage with the music that they discover on TikTok, launching exclusively through Apple Music. With the new 'Play Full Song' feature, Apple Music subscribers can now enjoy full-length tracks that they discover on TikTok, without ever leaving...
