Jake Worthington has announced his headlining Intent To Tonk Tour hitting markets throughout the U.S. this spring, kicking off in Wilmington, N.C. before heading to Chicago, Nashville, Boston and more, wrapping in New York City. Julia Rankin, a new addition to Big Loud Texas' roster, will be opening for Worthington at each stop. The headlining run adds to a heavyweight...
The CMA Touring Mentorship Program gives early-career touring professionals access to experienced professionals in their desired fields. Throughout the program, mentees meet with their mentors monthly over 6 months and discuss best practices in their role, trends in the industry, and receive real-world experience through shadowing and projects. The program begins with a kick-off for mentees and mentors to meet...
Sony Music Publishing Nashville, in partnership with Kane Brown and industry veteran Kent Earls’ Verse 2 Music, today announced the signing of singer, songwriter and artist Jonny Capeci to a global publishing agreement. An accomplished songwriter and lead singer of the Nashville-based alternative-pop band Nightly, Jonny Capeci has distinguished himself both as an artist and as a trusted collaborator. As...
Today rising songwriter Max Martin announces the signing of his first publishing deal with independent music publisher Big Loud Publishing. “I'm super excited to be signing with the incredible team at Big Loud,” Martin shares. “I have always been a fan of the work they have done and cannot wait to see what the future holds.” “From the moment Max...
Young Guns Publishing has signed a publishing deal with 2024 SESAC Songwriter of the Year Jaron Boyer. “For the past few years, I’ve watched Young Guns become a powerful publishing company in Nashville under the leadership of CEO Will Hamrick and Head of Creative Laura Alexander,” shares Boyer. “When considering where I wanted to spend the next portion of my...
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The Country Music Association (CMA), in partnership with independent executive search firm Buffkin Baker, has opened applications in search for CMA’s next Chief Executive Officer. In January, it was announced that current CEO Sarah Trahern would retire at the end of 2026, marking the conclusion of an extraordinary tenure leading one of the most influential organizations in the Country Music industry. Under the leadership of a...
BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville has announced the signing of singer-songwriter Mary Kutter, who released a new single, “Bed of Roses," today. Before stepping fully into her own voice as an artist, Kutter steadily focused on songwriting, with her work appearing on major-label releases and charting records by Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith and Zach John King. The Kentucky raised and Nashville based artist...
Yesterday, February 10, Corey Kent celebrated the success of his second No. 1 single, “This Heart.” Hosted by BMI and SESAC and emceed by BMI’s Mason Hunter, the celebration reunited Kent with his collaborators, including songwriters Thomas Archer, Jacob Hackworth, Blake Bollinger, Michael Tyler and producer Chris Farren. Producer Chris Farren said of his work with Kent, “There’s like a...
The annual Key West Songwriters Festival presented by BMI announced the first details behind its landmark 30th anniversary, scheduled for April 29 through May 3, 2026. The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association and Rams Head Presents will welcome more than 200 BMI multi-genre creatives to the island, where Nashville charisma meets Key West charm. Multi-day offerings for free shows as well as ticketed shows at...
