Industry Ink: Conner Smith, Modern Luxury Nashville, Tyler Hubbard, Syntax Creative
Conner Smith Celebrates Golden ‘Creek’ As He Readies Storyteller
Pictured (L-R): The Valory Music Co.’s George Briner, Pioneer Artists’ Jake Kinney, Big Machine Label Group’s Allison Jones, Conner Smith, Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta and Make Wake Artists’ Chris Kappy. Photo: Eden Gerlock for The Valory Music Co.
Conner Smith earned a RIAA Gold certification with his multi-week, international chart-topper “Creek Will Rise.” The rising singer-songwriter’s latest project, The Storyteller, arrives on Oct, 4. He’ll head out on his “The Storyteller Tour” on Oct. 8.
Modern Luxury Nashville Launches With Its Cover Girl Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson, Midland
Modern Luxury Media celebrated the launch of Modern Luxury Nashville magazine with a special event presented by Dolce & Gabbana on Monday night (Sept. 30) at The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville. The launch party was hosted by Lainey Wilson, the cover star of Nashville’s inaugural Style Issue.
The evening featured surprise performances by 18-year-old guitarist Grace Bowers, singer-songwriter Maggie Rose, DJ/actress Brandi Cyrus and the Nashville Opera, along with a headlining performance by country trio Midland.
Tyler Hubbard Performs At 23rd Annual Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk
Tyler Hubbard
Tyler Hubbard delivered a special performance at the 23rd annual Tunnel To Towers 5K Run and Walk in New York City on Sept. 29. Despite the rain, 40,000 participants re-traced the final steps of FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller from the foot of the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. Proceeds from the event support the foundation’s programs to provide mortgage-free homes to America’s heroes and eradicate veteran homelessness nationwide. The event coincided with the release of Hubbard’s new song, “Heroes” which pays tribute to America’s everyday heroes.
Syntax Creative Announces Staff Promotion, Hire
Syntax Creative has promoted Erin Moorman from Marketing Coordinator to Senior Director of Marketing. In her new role, she will oversee all marketing initiatives and manage employees who support marketing efforts company-wide. Moorman holds a bachelor’s degree in entertainment industry studies from Delta State University and a master’s degree in music business from Visible Music College.
The company has also hired Tremon Matlock as the new Marketing Coordinator, reporting directly to Moorman. Matlock recently graduated summa cum laude from a University-Model private classical school and is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in business administration.
