Relative Music Group announces the signing of Jeb Gipson to a global publishing deal in partnership with Sony Music Publishing. “Jeb has been grinding for years, and it's been awesome to watch him grow into the songwriter he is today,” says Michael Hardy. "I couldn't be more excited to work with him and be a part of this next chapter....
BMI hosted its signature Rooftop On The Row series last night (August 12) featuring Columbia Records’ Max McNown and Interscope Records/MCA Nashville’s Vincent Mason. BMI’s Mason Hunter introduced the performers to a crowd of more than 500 industry professionals who gathered to witness some of Country music’s most prominent artists on the rise. The final installment of this year’s BMI...
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) today announced widely respected leader Austen Adams has been appointed President of Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville. Adams will report to WCM Co-Chairs, CEO Guy Moot and COO Carianne Marshall, effective September 15. Adams joins from entertainment company Big Loud, where he served as Chief Operating Officer of its Publishing and Records divisions for six years,...
BMI is excited to announce the expansion of its long-standing BMI Acoustic Lounge series across multiple markets in the US and London. The showcases, which provide emerging songwriters with a platform to perform new music, is sponsored by Shure, a global leader in audio technology. The series debuted in Los Angeles in 2005, before being introduced to New York City...
Rising indie folk band Sons of Habit has signed with WME, the world’s leading entertainment agency, for exclusive global representation across all areas. Formed just a year ago in the small community of Habit, KY, Sons of Habit brings together lead singer Mitchell Douglas, writing partner Hagan Edge and bandmates Dalton Daniels, Jeffrey Parish and Noah Patrick – all childhood...
Building on its reputation for country-chart dominance, Tape Room Music continues to make waves this summer. The Nashville-based independent publisher celebrates back-to-back No. 1s, while more than a dozen of its songs climb the charts – simultaneously. Founded by record-setting songwriter Ashley Gorley in 2011, Tape Room Music has celebrated over 50 No. 1s and counting. Its current tag-team of...
Extending his record-breaking run, Nate Smith just earned his fourth consecutive #1 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart with “Fix What You Didn’t Break” (Sony Music Nashville). The high-octane performer first broke the news onstage at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, last Thursday (August 7), while serving as direct support for Jason Aldean’s FULL THROTTLE TOUR 2025 through the fall. Smith co-wrote “Fix What You...
Sticks Management, an artist management firm founded by Morgan Wallen and his longtime agent, Austin Neal, in 2024 is expanding, announcing today the signing of Warner Music Nashville recording artist Gavin Adcock. With this addition Adcock’s manager, Saxon Curry, joins Sticks. Adcock and Curry both hail from Georgia; the former from Watkinsville, the latter from Augusta. Each attended Georgia Southern...
Big Loud will be hosting an AMERICANAFEST Takeover at Skydeck on Broadway – a curated special event highlighting the genre's remarkable talent. The takeover will feature performances by Charles Wesley Godwin, Stephen Wilson Jr., Thelma & James, Zandi Holup andColeman Jennings. Set for Wednesday, September 10, doors open for AMERICANAFEST pass holders at 11 a.m. / 11:30 a.m for the general...
The Country Music Association welcomed Country singer Tucker Wetmore to its Nashville HQ on Tuesday, August 5 for a Q&A session and acoustic performance. The visit kicked off with a Q&A with Wetmore that touched on his early love for music, how he uses songwriting as a creative outlet, and some of his favorite career milestones, including his performance on the...
