Jerry Flowers has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and Twelve6 Entertainment. Flowers’ catalog of penned hits includes Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris‘ “Chasing After You,” Sam Hunt’s “House Party,” and Billy Currington’s “Do I Make You Wanna,” amongst many more. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jerry Flowers over the years. Beyond his undeniable talent as a...
Caroline Hodson has been promoted to Director, A&R at Tape Room Music. Hodson joined Tape Room as an intern in 2020 and has risen through the ranks to her current position, collaborating with the team in order to cultivate a motivating and fulfilling environment for the company’s roster of writers. In her new role, she will expand her creative position...
Curb | Word Music Publishing has signed singer-songwriter Josh Melton. Melton has worked with notable songwriters and producers including Justin Ebach, Zach Abend, Matt Alderman, Dallas Wilson and more. Last year, he earned his first #1 with Dylan Scott’s Platinum single "Can't Have Mine." “Watching Josh continue to grow as a person, musician and songwriter over the last few years...
The Country Music Association has promoted Michelle Kirk to Senior Director, Integrated Marketing and Mary Overend to Senior Director, Marketing. Kirk previously held the position of Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships at CMA before she became a Brand Partnerships Agent at WME. In 2019, the Illinois State University graduate returned to the organization as Director, Integrated Marketing. In her new role,...
Drew Baldridge gathered with friends, family and industry supporters at Sony Music Publishing on April 16 to celebrate the RIAA GOLD-certification of his hit single “She’s Somebody’s Daughter.” This is Baldridge’s first GOLD-certified record and first Top 40 song as this week it is No. 32 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and No. 33 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart....
Big Loud Records has promoted Tyler Waugh to VP, Radio Promotion, effective May 1. Current VP, Radio Promotion Ali Matkosky will exit the company for a new role with Relative Music Group starting this summer and her last day with Big Loud will be May 14. “Ali has been an integral part of this team and her contribution over the...
The Academy of Country Music (ACM) and Whiskey Jam partnered for a live show on April 15. The show, which was part of Whiskey Jam’s outdoor concert series, took place at Skydeck on Broadway, and featured performances from Tyler Braden, Benjamin Joseph, Tiera Kennedy, Matt Koziol, LANCO, Meghan Patrick and Chase Rice. Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat also gave surprise performances and the show broke an attendance...
Carson Wallace has signed with WME for global booking representation. The rising country artist released his first singles “Lonely Look Like” and “Ghost In My Chevy” last year, and has amassed more than a million streams. Produced by Brett Truitt, his new song “Sun Sets,” which he wrote alongside Sara Bares and Reid Sorrel, is set for release on May...
Red Clay Strays have signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music. Lead singer Brandon Coleman, electric guitarist Zach Rishel, guitarist/vocalist Drew Nix, bassist Andrew Bishop and drummer John Hall, as well as the band’s main songwriting partner and videographer Matthew Coleman, have all been making music together since 2016. They independently released their album Moment of Truth in 2022 featuring the breakout song “Wondering Why,” which landed on...
Country artist Timothy Wayne has signed with UMG Nashville. The Franklin, Tennessee native is slated to perform at this year's CMA Fest and is currently serving as support on Tim McGraw's "Standing Room Only Tour." “Timothy Wayne has been honing his craft, his songs and his sound around the students and college scene of LSU,” says Cindy Mabe, Chair &...
