Songwriter/producer Matt McVaney has signed an exclusive publishing deal with Round Hill Music. Ohio native writer/producer, Matt McVaney (McV) quickly found success after penning and producing the viral radio hit, “Used To Love You Sober” and “I Love That I Hate You” by Kane Brown as well as “Thunder In The Rain,” which was the debut single on Brown’s 2016...
Lanie Gardner has signed a record deal with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. “Lanie is exactly the kind of artist we look for when adding to our incredible roster—unique, exciting, an insatiable work ethic, and a heart that matches her art. We are so excited to help execute her vision,” says JoJamie Hahr, EVP, Recorded Music at BMG Nashville.
Sony Music Nashville surprised Kameron Marlowe with a plaque to celebrate the Gold certification of his song “Steady Heart.” The song, which is featured on Marlowe’s debut album We Were Cowboys, is the latest addition to his list of RIAA-certified singles, including Platinum (U.S.) and Gold (Australia) song “Giving You Up” and Gold tracks “Girl On Fire” and “Burn ‘Em...
BMI hosted its signature Rooftop On The Row series, presented by George Dickel, last night (8/13) featuring Big Loud Records/Songs & Daughters artist Lauren Watkins and UMG Nashville/Universal Music Canada artist Josh Ross. More than 600 music industry professionals made their way to the top of BMI Nashville to experience Country music’s prominent artists to watch. The final installment of...
Tape Room Music and Warner Chappell Music have signed Ben Williams to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal. Williams celebrated his first No. 1 hit at country radio with Megan Moroney’s “Tennessee Orange.” He also co-wrote the songs “I’m Not Pretty” with Moroney and “Narcissist” with Avery Anna, and earned nominations for MusicRow‘s Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year and AIMP’s Rising...
Big Loud Records announces today the elevation of Eric England to SVP, Insights & Analytics, effective immediately. “Eric and his team's strategic implementation of data throughout every aspect of our business over the last three years has amplified our success immensely,” Big Loud COO Austen Adams and CEO / Partner Seth England share. "His innovative, outside perspective on our industry...
Conner Smith has signed a new management agreement with Jake Kinney at his newly-launched Pioneer Artists in a strategic partnership with Chris Kappy at Make Wake Artists. “This is a very exciting time and step for me, as I get to partner with Pioneer and Make Wake heading into this next chapter of my career,” shares Smith. “My favorite part...
BMG has named Jenn Dobbins as Senior Vice President, Rights & Royalties. Based in BMG’s US Copyright & Royalties hub in Nashville, Dobbins will be responsible for Copyright and Recorded Music Administration. She reports to Eric Scott, EVP, Rights Administration and Royalty Services. “Jenn’s extensive expertise, deep knowledge, and proven experience in managing complex rights and royalties will not only...
Sony Music Nashville & Columbia Records presented Megan Moroney with two plaques celebrating the RIAA Platinum certification for her hit single “I’m Not Pretty” from her newly RIAA certified Gold debut album Lucky. The plaques were presented at her Nissan Stadium show Saturday night, August 3rd.
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed a publishing deal with rising singer-songwriter and producer Hueston. Previously the frontman of the indie/alternative-duo The Blancos, Hueston was the first artist signed to UMG Nashville’s newly created Silver Wings Records earlier this year. With over 453,000 monthly Spotify listeners, Hueston stands out with his strong vocals and emotional lyrics. He is set to...
