Rising singer-songwriter Derek Austin has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music (WCM) and a management deal with Why&How. “I couldn’t be more excited to work with Ben [Vaughn], Benji [Amaefule], and the entire Warner Chappell family. It means the world that the Warner Chappell team believes in me and sees the vision for my music,” Austin shares....
Concord has hired Brad Clark as Senior Vice President of Streaming and Data Analysis and Kristen Reed as Vice President of Data Analytics and Research. In their new positions, Clark and Reed will focus on leveraging data to increase revenue and amplify the voices of artists on their roster. Both are based in Nashville, Tennessee. “I am excited to have...
Ace High Music, formerly known as SoNash Publishing, is embarking on an exciting new chapter as it undergoes a rebranding initiative. Alongside this transformation comes the announcement of Chris Poole joining the company as a partner. Poole's new title as the Vice President of Publishing & Artist Development further solidifies Ace High Music's commitment to nurturing songwriting talent and fostering...
Rising up-and-comer Vincent Mason has signed with WME for global representation in all areas. The breakout artist will be represented by departments across the agency, including touring, brand partnerships, TV, film and digital. “The first time I met the team at WME, I felt their belief in me and knew they were ready to get to work. Since then I've...
Frank Romano signed a new deal with Reach Music Publishing. The company has also acquired his back catalog, which includes his recent collaboration on Bailey Zimmerman‘s No. 1 single “Religiously”. The Nashville-based songwriter and guitarist first signed an administration agreement with Reach Music in 2004, and over the last 20 years he has extended and expanded the publishing relationship. With...
Singer-songwriter Hannah McFarland has signed a joint global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and The Core Entertainment. “We are so excited to work with Hannah McFarland and represent her unique talent,” says Bryce Sherlow, Manager, A&R, Warner Chappell Music Nashville. “Hannah is an incredibly insightful and talented songwriter that has already accomplished numerous major milestones. Her storytelling and emotion drew me...
Brown Sellers Brown has hired Diana Garcia as Director of Streaming Relations and Director of Marketing. In her new role, Garcia will manage marketing campaigns and DSP relations for all artists on their two label imprints, Quartz Hill Records and Stone Country Records, including Joe Nichols, Easton Corbin, Runaway June, Thompson Square, Nate Barnes, Ben Gallaher, Annie Bosko and Dusty...
Cornman Music has hired Chris Owen as Creative Director. Owen is a native of Buffalo, New York and has worked at WYRK-FM/Townsquare Media for the last six years, rising to Assistant Brand Manager and on-air talent for the station before his exit. Additionally, he also has grown a following on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) with his country music content....
Clay Walker was honored as a Pandora Billionaire, recognizing his career achievements with 11 No. 1 hits, 40 charted singles and six Platinum or Gold records. During a SiriusXM Prime Country music event at the new Nashville studios, Walker was presented with a plaque from SiriusXM Pandora’s Associate Director of Talent & Industry Relations Bekah Digby, which commemorates Walker’s music...
Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn, the grandchildren of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, have joined together to form the new country duo Twitty & Lynn and follow in the footsteps of their legendary relatives. The two released their first full-length album, Cookin’ Up Lovin’, on Saturday, April 20. Produced by Scott Baggett, the 12-song compilation includes covers of three of Conway and Loretta’s...
