Big Loud Records and its Canada-based, Dallas Smith-founded imprint Local Hay Records are proud to announce the signing of fast-rising country star Hailey Benedict. In addition to the record deal, Benedict has also signed a global publishing deal with Big Loud Publishing / Local Hay. Benedict revealed the exciting news over the weekend on stage in Toronto at Billboard Canada's...
Lakeview has announced a strategic partnership with Riser House Entertainment alongside their record label Gravel Road. With this new partnership, Gravel Road and Riser House will combine resources and focus on expanding the band’s music. “Lakeview embodies the independent spirit, so it’s an honor to support Jesse and Luke as they smash traditional boundaries,” shares Anthony Martini, Founder, Gravel Road....
Ssongwriter and producer Jeremy Stover has signed an exclusive worldwide co-publishing agreement with Sony Music Publishing Nashville. As part of the deal, Sony has has acquired several songs from Stover and RED Creative Group and will cover all of Stover’s future works. “Jeremy Stover is a master at crafting rural storytelling with sonic sophistication,” says Rusty Gaston, Sony Music Publishing Nashville...
BMI and the Music Row community piled in the lobby of BMI Nashville yesterday (8/28), to celebrate 19 Recordings/Wheelhouse Records/BMG’s Chayce Beckham’s first-ever No. One hit, “23.” The solo-penned chart-topper hails from the American Idol winner’s debut record, Bad for Me, and earned him his first nomination at the CMT Awards earlier this year for Breakthrough Male Video of the...
Singer-songwriter William Beckmann has signed with Warner Music Nashville. The Texas native sings in both English and Spanish and was raised on classic country as well as the mariachi and Norteño sounds of northern Mexico. He is drawn to things that have a story to tell, such as historic buildings, old guitars and the vintage typewriter on which he writes...
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) and Songs & Daughters have signed rising singer-songwriter Emmi Elliott. Hailing from Ohio, Emmi’s journey took her to Nashville, where she attended Belmont University. Since then, she’s continued to hone her craft, focusing on writing country and Christian music. "I am incredibly grateful to be signing with Songs & Daughters and Warner Chappell," shares Emma Elliott....
Jake Owen and industry veteran Keith Gale have launched Good Company Entertainment Records (GCE Records). This venture is an extension of their Good Company Entertainment, the home base for Owen’s artist management. The independent label and artist services arm, based in Nashville, aims to provide all-encompassing services, offering independent newcomers and established artists the opportunity to leverage one-stop, turnkey resources...
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...
