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Casey James Signs Record Deal With 19/BNA

Casey James Signs Record Deal With 19/BNA

Sony Music Nashville has added another American Idol alum to its roster. Casey James, who finished third on the show’s most recent season, has inked with 19 Recordings/BNA Records. The Cool, TX native is currently on the American Idols Live! Tour 2010, and will soon be at work on his debut album, set for release [...]

(L-R): BMI’s Mark Mason, Woody Bomar, Dan Herrington, Brigitte DeMeyer, Green Hills Creative Director Bonnie Baker, Mitchell Fox. Photo: Michelle Stephens

Brigitte DeMeyer Signs with Green Hills Music

Americana artist/writer Brigitte DeMeyer has signed a publishing agreement with Nashville’s Green Hills Music Group. The soulful touring artist plays festivals worldwide and has opened shows for such headliners as Bob Dylan, Dan Fogelberg and Marc Cohn. The longtime San Francisco resident recently relocated with her family to Nashville, which she calls her “spiritual home.” [...]

Pictured L-R: Doc McGhee, Pat Higdon (President, Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville), Darius Rucker, Ron Stuve (Vice President, Creative, Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville ), Frank Rand (McGhee Entertainment), Scott McGhee (McGhee Entertainment).

UMPG Signs Darius Rucker

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today (7/27) announced the signing of an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with Darius Rucker. The songwriter and artist built a strong career with Hootie & the Blowfish and in 2008 launched a notable solo career in country music. His UMPG publishing agreement encompasses all of his writing for his country debut [...]

Pictured left to right seated: Will Rambeaux and Doug Merrick Standing: BMI's David Preston

RAM Writer’s Group Signs Will Rambeaux

Doug Merrick has formed a new music publishing company called RAM Writer’s Group and has signed hit songwriter/producer Will Rambeaux as the flagship writer for the outfit. “Will and I have been associates for years, and when I decided to form RAM Writer’s Group I knew he would be a great asset to the new [...]

Signings: James Wesley, Due West

Signings: James Wesley, Due West

Broken Bow Records artist James Wesley has signed an exclusive booking agreement with William Morris Endeavor Entertainment. Joey Lee in the Nashville office will be the responsible agent. Wesley is currently traveling nationwide on his radio tour in support of the new single, “Real,” written by Neal Coty and Jimmy Melton. “Real” debuted on the [...]

Pictured L to R: Cliff Audretch, III Sr. Director A&R/Staff Producer SDU, Mark Collie, Mark Wright President SDU, Hodges, Don Cook

Show Dog – Universal Signs JT Hodges

Show Dog – Universal Music announced today (7/6) the signing of JT Hodges. The Ft. Worth, Texas native is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who hails from a musical family—his father opened the town’s first recording studio and his mother was signed to MCA in the ’80s. Hodges is represented by TKO Artist Management and [...]

(L-R): Craig Wiseman, Big Loud Bucks/Big Loud Shirt Industries, LLC – Owner; Heather Buresh, Big Loud Bucks - Director of Publishing Administration; Jill Napier Big Loud Bucks – Executive Vice President; Juli Newton Griffith, Magic Mustang Music - Creative Director; and Benny Brown Broken Bow Records – CEO/President.

Magic Mustang Inks With Big Loud Bucks

Magic Mustang Music has signed an exclusive worldwide administration deal with Big Loud Bucks Administration & Information. Under this new partnership, Big Loud Bucks will also be responsible for the administration of master recordings on behalf of Broken Bow Records and Stoney Creek Records. The current roster at Magic Mustang consists of Jason Aldean, Rob [...]

CRS Names Agenda Committee; Newfield Inks With EB Media

CRS Names Agenda Committee; Newfield Inks With EB Media

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® has announced its 2010-2011 Agenda Committee for CRS 2011, to be held March 2-4, 2011, at the Nashville Convention Center. The Agenda Committee is made up of volunteers from all areas of the Country radio and record industries and gathers each year to plan events for the upcoming Country Radio Seminar. [...]

Pictured backstage L-R: Sally Williams, GM, Ryman Auditorium, Franklin, Darin Lashinksy, Sr. VP, Outback Concerts Credit: Aaron Crisler/The Judy Nelson Group

Aretha Franklin At Ryman; Brentwood-Benson Signs Nathan Barlowe

Aretha Franklin brought her big show to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium last night (4/25). The Queen of Soul was backed by an orchestra for her performance of four decades worth of classics. The event was promoted by Outback Concerts. •••••••••••••••• SESAC affiliate Nathan Barlowe has signed with Brentwood-Benson Publishing for exclusive representation. Barlowe, co-founder and lead [...]

Front Row L to R: Cherrill Green, Hannah Blaylock, and Dean Berner Back Row L to R: Sandi Spika Borchetta, Big Machine Records VP of Creative; Scott Borchetta, Big Machine Records President &  CE0;  Kye Fleming, and Heather Moody of TVX Group

Big Machine Signs Edens Edge; CMT Radio Hires Jenn Nixon

Big Machine Records has added country trio Edens Edge to its label family. The band is comprised of Hannah Blaylock (lead vocalist), Dean Berner (harmony vocals, guitar, dobro) and Cherrill Green (harmony vocals, mandolin, banjo, and guitar), with a style deeply rooted in country and bluegrass. Scott Borchetta, President & CEO of Big Machine, discovered [...]

McMurry Records Signs Savannah Jack

McMurry Records Signs Savannah Jack

McMurry Records, the label started in late 2009 by Howard Fields, Everett Zinn, and Doris McMurry, has signed Savannah Jack as its flagship artist. The trio, comprised of Don Gatlin, Mike Ulvila, and Jay Darby, celebrated the release of its debut single recently with a launch party at 12th & Porter. “I Know,” written by [...]

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Cauley Music Partners With Cool Vibe

Cauley Music Group, the company founded by Lane Caudell and Bob Crumley, has entered a joint publishing partnership with Cool Vibe Publishing. The deal covering current and future songwriters has Cauley purchasing a stake in Cool Vibe, and providing administrative services. As part of the agreement covering current and future songwriters, Cauley adds tunesmiths Vencent [...]

Rutherford, who originally signed with UMPG in 1996 has had 8 No. 1 hit songs, and has enjoyed numerous awards and nominations from ASCAP, Billboard, ACM and CMA. Rutherford received the coveted ASCAP Song of the Year in 2002 for "Ain't Nothin' 'Bout You" recorded by Brooks & Dunn and was honored with ASCAP's prestigious Songwriter of the Year award in 2006. Rutherford's songs have been recorded by Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw,  Gretchen Wilson, Reba McEntire, Gary Allan, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Blake Shelton, Deana Carter, Justin Moore, Darius Rucker, Trick Pony,  and Montgomery Gentry. Pictured (l-r): UMPG Nashville’s President Pat Higdon and UMPG Nashville’s Senior Vice President-Creative Kent Earls; Seated: Rivers Rutherford Photo by: Kay Williams

UMPG Re-Signs Two Hit Songwriters

UMPG has recently re-signed Rivers Rutherford and Luke Laird to exclusive world-wide publishing agreements.

[Photo L to R: John Rudolph, CEO Bug Music; Sheri Jones, manager/Jones & Co. Artist Management; Betsy Anthony, Senior Manager, Creative and Writer Services – Bug Music; Gordie Sampson]

Gordie Sampson Inks With Bug Music

Bug Music Publishing has signed a new co-publishing deal with songwriter Gordie Sampson, the award winning co-writer of “Jesus, Take The Wheel” and other charttopping hits. Sampson has had cuts by Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Bon Jovi, and Martina McBride. Among his numerous national and international awards are the 2007 Grammy for Best [...]

Pictured L to R:  Big Machine Records President & CEO Scott Borchetta, Melissa Peterman and manager Darris Hatch.   photo credit: John Russell

Big Machine Signs Comedienne Melissa Peterman

Big Machine Records has signed actress Melissa Peterman and is planning a spring release for her debut comedy album. Peterman played ditzy home wrecker “Barbra Jean” on Reba and was the host of CMT’s 2009 The Singing Bee. “I have always wanted to be a recording artist mostly because I really want a tour bus. [...]

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Wariner Inks Management Deal With Clearview

Fresh off his Grammy win for Best Country Instrumental, Steve Wariner has entered into an exclusive management agreement with Steve Schweidel’s Clearview Artist Management. With clients including the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Beth Nielsen Chapman, Clearview focuses on the integration of new media into the careers of established artists. Throughout his career Schweidel has [...]