Industry Ink (7-17-13)

Songwriter-artist Ryan Griffin recently stopped by the ASCAP Nashville office to join the PRO as a writer member. Griffin is managed by Clint Higham and Will Hitchcock of Higham Management and is published by Dan Hodges Music, LLC. For more information, visit ryangriffin.com.

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MusicRow Magazine Independent Artist of the Year Taylor Made has signed on with Tenacity Records, enlisting the label for radio promotions services. This first-time collaboration between Little General Records, Taylor Made’s home label, and Tenacity is one that has both parties excited.
“We are proud to be associated with Music Row’s new artist of the year and look forward to contributing to their future successes,” said Mike Kraski, president of Tenacity Records. The trio’s previously released singles include “Good Love,” “Things You Don’t Grow Out Of” and “That’s What Life Is” – all released under the Little General label name.

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The Nashville Music Industry Monthly Luncheon Series will launch Thursday, July 25 at 11:30 a.m. at Belcourt Taps. Founded by Vinny Ribas of Indie Connect, each event will feature structured networking followed by a speaker or panel of speakers addressing topics of interest to the music community. The luncheons will be held the last Thursday of each month.
The cost of these luncheons is $20 through July 21 and $25 after that and at the door. The price includes a buffet luncheon. To register, visit indieconnect.com/events.