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Fat Possum Signs Gold Connections
Charlottesville, VA-based band Gold Connections--led by songwriter, guitarist and lyricist Will Marsh--has signed to Fat Possum and will release their self-titled debut EP on March 31. The ... -
Steve Kline Named COO of Eleven Seven Music Group
Eleven Seven Music Group (ESMG) has named Steve Kline as Chief Operating Officer of the label group, which is also home to sub-labels: Eleven Seven Music, ... -
Maren Morris to Receive Breakthrough Artist Award from Music Biz
The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will present a Breakthrough Artist Award to rising Country star Maren Morris at the Music Biz 2017 convention’s Awards ... -
Dead Horse Trauma Signs Distribution Deal with Sony/The Orchard
Sony Music Distribution company, The Orchard, has signed Des Moines, IA based Rock band, Dead Horse Trauma, to a worldwide distribution contract. The Orchard will ... -
Music Rights Organization SESAC to be Acquired by Blackstone
Music rights organization SESAC Holdings (“SESAC” or the “Company”) has announced that private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone (NYSE:BX) have entered into an agreement to ... -
CD Baby Hires Jon Bahr as VP of Publishing and Rights Management
CD Baby has hired Jon Bahr as Vice President of Music Publishing and Rights Management. A 13-year veteran of ASCAP, Bahr has administered more than ... -
Singer-Songwriter Ryan Hurd Joins RCA Nashville
Michigan native Ryan Hurd has joined Sony Music Nashville as the newest addition to RCA Nashville’s roster alongside Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, Jake Owen, Old Dominion ... -
BMI Files Action in Federal Rate Court Against The RMLC
BMI has filed an action in Federal Rate Court to set interim fees for radio stations represented by the Radio Music License Committee (the “RMLC”) while the ... -
Nissan Grand Plaza Peformers Announced for 2017 NAMM Show
Musical acts are scheduled to perform at the Nissan Grand Plaza stage at the 2017 NAMM Show. This year will bring a variety of artists ... -
Dangerbird Records Announces Release and Live Event Series
UPDATED: 01/11/17 Date Change: The series will launch on Jan. 26 with a release of a new single from Blonde Summer and live show that same night at Dangerbird ... -
Def Jam Appoints Tuo Clark to SVP of A&R
Def Jam Recordings has appointed Tuo Clark, of production duo Da Internz, to Senior Vice President of A&R. Clark will oversee selected current and new ... -
Kobalt Signs Elvis Presley Catalogue
Kobalt, the independent music services company, has signed an administrative agreement with Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and Elvis Presley Enterprises, LLC. Effective Jan. 1, 2017, ... -
AFM & SAG-AFTRA Promotes Brian Stewart to PR & Marketing Manager
The AFM & SAG AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund has promoted Brian Stewart to PR & Marketing Manager. He will be responsible for advertising, ... -
Music Industry Veterans, Tony Brown and John Mason, Launch Velvet Stone Management
Hit country music producer and record label executive, Tony Brown, and renowned entertainment attorney, John Mason, celebrated their joint 70th birthday and the launch of ... -
LyricFind Ranks Top 10 Most Searched Holiday Lyrics of 2016
LyricFind, a leader in lyrics display, has ranked the top 10 most searched songs for holiday lyrics. The top 10 are a salute to midcentury ... -
Spinefarm Records Welcome Dayseeker
Spinefarm Records has welcomed Orange County, CA band Dayseeker to its worldwide roster. The band formed in 2012 and went on to release a pair ... -
Martin Guitar Unveiling Two Millionth Guitar at Winter NAMM 2017
Martin Guitar will celebrate the company’s two millionth guitar, to be unveiled at Winter NAMM 2017 in Anaheim, CA from Jan. 19 - 22, 2017. To commemorate this ... -
Think It's a Game Records Signs Producer June James
June James, music producer of the Think It’s A Game Records street anthem, “Key To The Streets,” performed by YFN Lucci, Migos and Trouble, has ... -
Pop-Rock R5 Sign with UTA for Worldwide Representation
Hollywood Records’ pop-rock band R5 has signed for worldwide representation with UTA. A team of UTA agents, on behalf of the band’s interests, will represent ... -
Mike WiLL Made-It Launches Wish Week in Atlanta
Multiplatinum-selling producer Mike WiLL Made-It has announced the launch of Mike WiLL’s “Wish Week” in Atlanta on Dec. 19. The weeklong series of events will ...
