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...
Mark Irwin has signed a publishing deal with SMACKSongs. Irwin has amassed a catalog that includes chart-topping hits “Here In The Real World” by Alan Jackson, “Redneck Crazy” by Tyler Farr, “Highway Don’t Care” by Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban and “Neon Light” by Blake Shelton. His songs have also been recorded by George Jones, Randy Travis, Faith...
Universal Music Publishing Nashville has signed Trea Landon to an exclusive, global publishing deal. Landon moved to Nashville in 2015 and signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville just two years later. “I met Trea in passing at a studio back in 2015, where he was doing a vocal for a demo session,” says UMPG Nashville’s VP, A&R, Missy...
Trailblazing independent powerhouse Big Loud Records announces today the promotion of Jess Anderson to Sr. Director, Media, effective immediately. “Jess continues to remain a powerful force in spearheading our publicity department,” share Big Loud CEO / Partner Seth England and SVP, Marketing, Candice Watkins. "We're grateful for her leadership in executing brilliant campaigns for our artists and organization, and for...
