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U.K. Songwriting Retreat with Squeeze’s Chris Difford
Known for his stellar work with Squeeze--co-writing songs like “Pulling Mussels from a Shell” and “Black Coffee in Bed”--Chris Difford will once again be offering ... -
Downtown and Ryan Tedder Announce Publishing Partnership
Downtown Music Publishing has announced a partnership with Ryan Tedder in a multi-faceted deal that covers the songwriter, artist and producer's music publishing interests. Tedder ... -
Entertainment Attorney Releases "The 11 Contracts That Every Artist and Producer Should Know"
Entertainment attorney Steve Gordon specializes in music, television, film and video, and has assisted countless artists to navigate the legal aspects of the music business. ... -
SESAC Signs Country Artist-Songwriter Lee Brice
Multiple award-winning, country artist and songwriter Lee Brice has signed with SESAC, announced by John Josephson, chairman and CEO, SESAC Holding, Inc. Lee Brice, whose chart-topping singles include ... -
Artist Seeking R&B Songs with Female Vocals
Chart-topping R&B songs with female vocals are needed for a new artist who’s currently on the hunt for envelope-pushing new material for her next album. Please ... -
USC Opening New Songwriter's Theater
The USC Thornton School of Music has created its first-ever venue designed especially for songwriters. The Songwriter's Theater, which will be inaugurated on March 24, ... -
Songwriters Team Up with Orioles for Charity Event Benefitting Music Health Alliance
For the second consecutive year, the Orioles will host “Nashville’s Music Row Comes to the Ballpark”--an exclusive, on-field performance at Ed Smith Stadium--on Friday, March ... -
SESAC Signs Jamey Johnson
Eleven-time Grammy-nominated songwriter and recording artist Jamey Johnson, known for writing hits for the likes of George Strait, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and others, has ... -
Music Industry Tips: Fail Fast. Kick Ass Faster!
Failure is a scary word. Terrifying. Frightening. Paralyzing. But literally every successful musician, artist, songwriter and producer who’s kicking ass will tell you this—the faster ... -
Diane Warren to be Honored with ASCAP Founders Award at 2017 ASCAP Pop Awards
ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, will present acclaimed songwriter Diane Warren with its prestigious Founders Award at its 34th annual ASCAP Pop Music ... -
Applications Open for 2nd Annual Miranda Lambert "Women Creators" Scholarship
Reigning Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert used a tour warm-up show to make a difference in the life of an ... -
Songwriter Profile: Brigitte DeMeyer and Will Kimbrough
When a relentless mockingbird took up residence in the backyard of Brigitte DeMeyer's Nashville home, the feathered interloper inspired an allegory. “I likened the pining ... -
Music Industry Advice: Hey, Songwriter: Give Yourself Goosebumps!
When you were a kid, did you ever have a sleepover with friends where you told scary stories? You’d convince each other there was a ... -
22nd USA Songwriting Competition Accepting Entries
UPDATE: 5/23/2017 The deadline for the USA Songwriting Competition is approaching--ending on May 31. USA Songwriting Competition has been honoring songwriters from all over the ... -
Corey Harper at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, CA
Following his first album, On the Run, released in Fall 2016, along with a string of singles and music videos, 21-year-old Portland singer-songwriter Corey Harper ... -
Songwriter Profile: Sam Phillips ("Gilmore Girls")
With her succession of well-regarded releases dating back to the early ‘90s, Sam Phillips (Gilmore Girls) has inscribed a significant niche in the singer-songwriter genre. Human ... -
Songwriter Profile: Harriet Brown
An introduction for the uninitiated: Harriet Brown (née Aaron Valenzuela) is a Bay Area-born artist, songwriter, vocalist, instrumentalist and producer. A disciple of late ‘80s/early ... -
Songwriter Profile: The Element
It is no secret that the modern pop landscape is increasingly reliant on proven teams of songwriters and producers to generate hits. The Element, a ... -
Multiplatinum Hit Songwriter Julia Michaels Signs with Republic Records
Having penned a series of Multiplatinum chart-topping hits, renowned songwriter Julia Michaels has signed a deal with Republic Records as a solo artist. Currently, she’s ... -
Songwriter Profile: Claudia Brant
The pathway past the Spanish-style home in the hills above the San Fernando Valley leads to a writing and recording studio with a piano, an ...
