Industry Ink: Dylan Scott, Mtheory, MTSU, Cadence Music, Ryan Wesley Smith
Dylan Scott Performs On Today Show
Pictured (L-R): Today’s Hoda Kotb, Dylan Scott and Today’s Jenna Bush Hager
Dylan Scott performed “I Owe You One” for Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on Monday morning (Oct. 21) on the Today show. Scott is continuing to climb the Country Airplay charts with two singles, “This Town’s Been Too Good To Us” and “Boys Back Home” with Dylan Marlowe, and fans can catch him on his upcoming headlining “Country Till I Die Tour,” announced last week.
Jared Losow & Dirk Lemmenes Join Mtheory
Dirk Lemmenes and Jared Losow
Mtheory has hired Jared Losow as Senior Director of Tour Marketing and Dirk Lemmenes as Vice President of Client Relations. Previously the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Barley MGMT, Losow will be based at Mtheory’s New York City office, while Lemmenes—formerly the COO, Chief of Staff and Management Lead for Zac Brown Band—will be based in Atlanta.
Before launching his own boutique management company Barely MGMT in 2023, Losow held marketing leadership positions at NYC live music institutions Le Poisson Rouge and Avant Gardner. He’s also held marketing and project management roles at In de Goot Entertainment, Relapse Records and the San Francisco Symphony.
With over two decades in artist management, operations, and business development, Lemmenes led organizational strategies and assembled and managed teams across marketing, finance, touring and other businesses for Zac Brown Band. Prior to that, his industry roles have included record store owner, music supervisor at MTV and booking agent. He has also written, recorded and toured with several independent bands himself.
Mic-Maker Lewitt Inc. Donates Equipment To MTSU
Photo: Jimmy Hart
Microphone designer and manufacturer Lewitt Inc. has donated cutting-edge microphones to MTSU’s College of Media and Entertainment along with a student discount to those who would like to purchase their gear. The equipment will serve as teaching tools for audio production students.
“We are incredibly thankful for the many contributions Lewitt has made to the Department of Recording Industry,” says Chair of MTSU’s Recording Industry Department, Michelle Conceison. “Their microphones cover a wide range, which is especially helpful for us since our students are learning skills across disciplines and record across genres with a wide musical spectrum.”
Macey Mac Inks With Cadence Music
Pictured (L-R, back row): Jim Tucker (Cadence), Rush Hicks (legal), Lauren Kilgore (legal) and Matt Tucker (Cadence); (L-R, front row): Macey Mac and Adam Box (Cadence)
Mississippi-born artist Macey Mac has signed with Cadence Music, a Nashville-based record label founded by Adam Box and Jim Tucker. Mac’s music is a testament to her Southern roots, weaving together elements of blues, gospel and country into a unique sound.
“Tiny but mighty! Her powerful voice is undoubtedly a force that will carry her, but it’s her authenticity that truly sets her apart,” says Box. “I believe her when she’s singing, and I’ve seen what happens in a room when she takes over. She’s fearless and willing to carve her own path, so that’s exactly what we are going to do.”
Ryan Wesley Smith Exits Big Future Music Group
Ryan Wesley Smith
Ryan Wesley Smith has announced he will be exiting Big Future Music Group, a company he co-founded in 2020. Smith was vital in the early signings of Abby Robertson, I Am They and Bayside Worship.
During his tenure at the label group, Big Future’s artists reached new heights with over 200 million in consumption and 50,000 album equivalents sold on their releases. Smith is currently working on a new venture launching early next year.
