Industry Ink: AIMP, Annie Bosko, Brooke Lee, Suzanne Alexander

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AIMP Nashville Hosts Songwriter Series At The Listening Room Café

Pictured (L-R, back row): Peermusic’s Kendall Lettow, Concord Music’s Duff Berschback, Reservoir Media’s John Ozier, Riser House’s Dallas Wilson, Michael Whitworth, Plaid Flag Music’s Mae Estes and (Me Gusta Music’s Trina Smith-Dort; (L-R, front row): Combustion Music’s Chris McKenna, Concord Music Publishing’s Lauren Hungate, Big Yellow Dog Music’s Zarni deVette, Anthem Entertainment’s Luke Preston and River House Artists’ Emily Boardman.

AIMP Nashville hosted their Songwriter Series yesterday (Aug. 9) at The Listening Room Café. This event honored and featured live performances from the Songwriter Series Class of 2023: Blake Pendergrass, Terri Jo Box, Mae Estes, Chris McKenna, Luke Preston, Zarni deVette and Lauren Hungate.

Each year, the Songwriter Series showcases a new class of promising writers who have not yet had a song charting higher than top 20 on the Billboard or Mediabase charts. They are selected by a special committee made up of music industry professionals, based on submissions from current AIMP Nashville Chapter members.

Annie Bosko Assembles An A-List Team

Pictured (L-R, front row): Benny Brown, Annie Bosko and Randy Bernard; (L-R , back row): Brown Sellers Brown’s April Rider, Angela Wheeler and Jason Sellers. Photo: Courtesy of Brown Sellers Brown Management

Annie Bosko has assembled a new team including manager Randy Bernard and CAA’s Rod Essig and Ethan Goldish. Bernard has joined forces with Brown Sellers Brown (BSB) Management in a joint venture representing Bosko for artist management alongside BSB’s Benny Brown, Jason Sellers and Angela Wheeler. Bosko has also inked a recording contract with Brown’s Stone Country Records.

“We are very excited to be working with Annie,” shares Brown. “Her incredible talent as a vocalist and entertainer along with her work ethic make her the perfect addition to the Stone Country family.”

“The first time I heard Annie, I was very impressed. The first time I watched Annie perform live,  I was blown away,” reflects Bernard. “I am very excited to work with Annie, Benny and his entire team.”

“I met Annie 10 years ago and I could tell then how great of a singer she was. Since then, I’ve come to find she’s equally as talented as a songwriter and entertainer,” shares Sellers. “Really excited to be a part of these next steps in her journey.”

Essig states, “Annie is an incredible singer, great performer and very insightful. We are proud to represent her.”

Bosko has written songs for Willie Nelson, recorded duets with music legends Vince Gill and Dwight Yoakam and performed alongside music giants Adele and Darius Rucker. She also already slotted gigs as direct support for Tim McGraw.

Brooke Lee Signs With CAA

Pictured (L-R): Chris Burrus, Katie Germano, Brooke Lee, Kara Jackson, Meredith Jones and Julie Sturdivant. Photo: Andy Hodges

Spirit Music’s rising songstress Brooke Lee has signed with CAA for global representation, effective immediately.

This announcement bolsters the team that already includes Kara Jackson at KJAX Entertainment for management, Spirit Music for publishing and label services and CmdShft for distribution.

Lee’s debut EP, I’ve Been Thinking, arrives on Nov. 17. The six-track collection includes “Head In The Clouds” and “Match Made In Hell,” which are set for release on Sept. 8. With award-winning producer Derek Wells at the helm, Lee served a co-writer throughout the EP and showcases her authentic storytelling and unique rock edge in every track.

“My passion is being on stage and one of my biggest goals this year was to get out on the road more,” shares Lee. “CAA has championed me since the first day we met, and I couldn’t be more excited to grow my team and get to work with them.”

Lee kicked off her run on the road by opening for Priscilla Block on Aug. 3, in Hays, Kansas. Fans can also find her supporting Niko Moon and Willie Nelson into the fall.

Suzanne Alexander’s ‘On The Record’ Launches With Successful First Season

Suzanne Alexander with Pam Tillis.

RFD-TV’s Market Day Report host Suzanne Alexander launched On The Record, the network’s newest original series, earlier this summer. The broadcaster serves as the host and writer behind the new series, and has been interviewing the biggest names in country music and beyond for over 30 years.

The series gives insight into unheard stories straight from the artists themselves, and takes viewers on a journey through the heart of country music. The show features long-form interviews with today’s biggest artists and the industry veterans who inspired them. Each show features live performances or music videos as they discuss their latest music projects.

On The Record airs in primetime on Friday nights at 7:30 CT and can also be viewed on RFD-TV’s YouTube channel. The first season has featured Tenille Arts, Terri Clark, Tyler Farr, David Nail, Joe Nichols, Thompson Square, Pam Tillis, Tenille Townes, Zach Top and Chancey Williams.

“It’s been a blast to sit down with artists I’ve known from the start of their careers,” shares Alexander. “I thought I knew all there was to know about them but having the time to dig deep and do a long form interview, I’ve learned so much more. Each show has been such a great journey into their careers that I’ve personally enjoyed and so has the viewer.”

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