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Bug Music has renewed its administration agreement with award-winning songwriter, producer and recording artist T Bone Burnett. The publishing company has represented the artist since its inception in 1975. Burnett’s acclaimed work has resulted in Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe and American Music Award wins. His recent production work includes The Union from Elton John and Leon Russell.
Pictured at a Grammy Week event co-chaired by Sir Elton John and Leon Russell honoring Burnett. (L-R): Bug Music’s SVP of Creative Services Eddie Gomez, CEO John Rudolph, Burnett, and President David Hirshland. Photo: Getty Images
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SESAC affiliate Anthony Smith, who co-wrote the Lone Star hit, “What About Now” among many others, has signed with Nettwerk One Music/Revelry Music Group for publishing. See which other songwriters also joined the new joint venture here.
Back row (l-r): Nettwerk One Music’s Blair McDonald; Revelry Music Group’s Greg Beeckman and Greg Gallo. Front row (l-r): SESAC’s Tim Fink, Revelry’s AJ Burton, Anthony Smith and SESAC’s John Mullins. Photo: Peyton Hoge
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Upper Management Music has signed Gene Watson, who is currently working on a duets album with labelmate and bluegrass star Rhonda Vincent. They have previously released two duet singles. The first single from the new project is expected in May, with the album to follow in June. Watson is known for his 1975 hit “Love in the Hot Afternoon,” his 1982 hit “Fourteen Carat Mind,” and his signature song, “Farewell Party.”
Upper Management Pres. Herb Sandker and Gene Watson make the agreement official during the first recording session at Ronnie's Place on Music Row.
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Mountain Heart has signed with The Roots Agency/SMG Artists for exclusive performance booking representation. With offices in New Jersey, Michigan, and Tennessee, The Roots Agency represents more than thirty artists from genres including Americana, blues, pop/rock and jazz. Larry Kosson will be the responsible agent for Mountain Heart. He can be reached at Larry@therootsagency.com.
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