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...
Yesterday, March 17, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum celebrated the opening of its newest exhibition American Currents: State of the Music. Presented annually, American Currents takes a broad view of the genre over the past year to explore musical developments, artist achievements and notable events, as determined by the museum’s curators and editorial staff. The exhibit runs...
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Creativity, individuality, small batch and responsive, Clint Higham, John Esposito and Kris Lamb announce the formation of HEY NOW Records, a boutique label devoted to recognizing unique talent and identifying the best path of connecting artists with their fans. HEY NOW Records creates a space that recognizes each artist’s story uniquely and develops specific marketing plans that are designed around...
