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Bunetta Inks with UMPG
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed songwriter/producer Julian Bunetta to a worldwide exclusive music publishing agreement. The deal encompasses all of Bunetta’s future works ... -
Josh Kear: Top ASCAP Country Writer
Josh Kear was named ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year at the 51st annual ASCAP Country Music Awards. The writers of country music's most performed ... -
Songwriter Profile: Stephen Bishop
Having just returned from a publicity jaunt to promote his new album in New York City, Stephen Bishop relates: “I walked all over in the cold, ... -
Platt Named WCM President
Jon Platt has been promoted to President, North America, Warner/Chappell Music (WCM). Platt will take on a newly expanded leadership role, overseeing teams across WCM's ... -
Carole King is Beautiful
Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of legendary songwriter Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her ... -
Paisley and Underwood Sued
A federal judge ruled that a song-theft lawsuit against country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood over their duet “Remind Me” could move forward. Judge ... -
John Ryan Signs Agreement with Big Deal Music
Songwriter John Ryan has signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with Big Deal Music & BMG Chrysalis U.S. under their joint venture. John Ryan has ... -
Pandora Abandons “Internet Radio Fairness Act”
Pandora has officially abandoned the “Internet Radio Fairness Act,” a piece of legislation that would have effectively reduced the royalty rates it pays to songwriters and ... -
Steel Panther Roars with Kobalt
Kobalt Music Group has concluded two agreements to provide label services and publishing administration for the new album by Steel Panther. The band is Michael ... -
Songwriters Hall of Fame at Grammy Museum
The latest in the Songwriters Hall of Fame Songwriters-In-The-Round series, “Chart Toppers: Ladies Night” took place in the Clive Davis Theater at the Grammy Museum ... -
Songwriter Profile: Mozella (Miley Cyrus - "Wrecking Ball")
A decade ago when she came to Hollywood from Detroit, Mozella was intent on establishing her career as a recording artist. After well-received releases for two ... -
Aquile Signs Deal with Fieldhouse
Producer and singer-songwriter Aquile has signed a co-publishing deal with Fieldhouse. The soul-pop artist first stepped into the spotlight while competing on Season 3 of The ... -
Exec Profile: Neil Norman
Neil Norman President GNP Crescendo Records Years with Company: 40 Address: Burbank, CA Web: http://gnpcrescendo.com Clients: The Ventures, Robin Trower, Savoy Brown, Queen Ida, Malo, ... -
Williams Named PMA Executive Director
The Production Music Association (PMA) has appointed Hunter Williams as Executive Director. The Lost Angeles-based association advocates for the interests of production music publishers and ... -
Lucy Wainwright Roche
New Album with Guests Colin Meloy, Mary Chapin Carpenter Singer-songwriter Lucy Wainwright Roche works well under pressure. Scheduled to track her sophomore full-length with friend, collaborator ... -
Dean Dillon to be Honored as BMI Icon at The 2013 BMI Country Awards
Broadcast Music, Inc.®, (BMI®), a global leader in music rights management, will celebrate the incredible songwriting career of Dean Dillon by naming him a BMI Icon ... -
Braid Signs with Topshelf, Set To Release First Record In 16 Years
Seminal '90s indie-rock quartet Braid has announced their signing withTopshelf Records for the release of their upcoming full-length album. Set for a 2014 release, the new album from ... -
Song Biz: Disney Sued by Song Heirs
The Walt Disney Co. is being sued in Texas state court by the children of the songwriter of "The Bare Necessities," the Oscar-nominated song from ... -
BMI at Comic-Con
Broadcast Music Inc. and White Bear PR presented "The Character of Music" panel discussion during 2013 Comic-Con at the San Diego Convention Center. Pictured at ... -
Soulful Summer for ASCAP
ASCAP hosted its 26th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, CA, where Usher was presented with the Society's ...
