Brinley Addington Inks Deal With Spirit Music Nashville

(L-R): Frank Rogers, CEO, Spirit Music Nashville; Freeman Wizer, Sr. Director of Creative, Spirit Music Nashville; Brinley Addington; Matt Cottingham, Attorney, Ritholz Levy Fields LLP; Michelle Davey, Director of Administration/Office Manager, Spirit Music Nashville; David Crow, Attorney, Milom Horsnell Crow Kelley Beckett Shehan PLC; Brian Bradford, VP of Administration and Operations, Spirit Music Nashville; and Clay Hatton, Administration Assistant, Spirit Music Nashville

Brinley Addington has signed a publishing deal with Spirit Music Nashville.

The Kingsport, Tennessee, native found his passion for country music at age three while visiting the Grand Ole Opry. He’s pursued a career in it ever since, moving to Nashville in 2008 to attend Belmont University before signing his first publishing deal a year after graduation. Addington has had songs recorded by artists Tyler Farr, Walker McGuire, Kevin Fowler, Kyle Park, and more.

“Spirit Music Nashville is excited to welcome Brinley Addington to the family. Brinley has a unique way of bridging the traditons of country music songwriting to current day Nashville. We can’t wait to partner with Brinley in this next phase of his career— this is gonna be fun!” said Frank Rogers, Chief Executive Officer, Spirit Music Nashville.

 “I couldn’t be happier to be joining the team at Spirit. I have a lot of respect for Frank, Freeman, and Derek and I appreciate their belief in me and my songs. I’m excited to start this new chapter and can’t wait to see what we accomplish together,” said Addington.

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