MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…)

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This week’s edition of The MusicRow Weekly underscores how active the Nashville music ecosystem continues to be, with major catalog moves, strategic partnerships, and a wave of executive and creative signings shaping the industry landscape. Click here to see the full edition.

Leading the headlines is a significant catalog acquisition. Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Domain Capital Group have partnered to acquire Miranda Lambert’s complete back catalog. That partnership now stretches back more than two decades, having originally begun in 2003, and the new agreement also includes a go-forward publishing deal covering Lambert’s future works.

Elsewhere, Big Loud Records has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Jamie Younger as Vice President of Marketing, while jump.global promoted JJ Farrell to Managing Director. The National Music Publishers’ Association announced key leadership elevations, with Danielle Aguirre has been named both Chief Legal Officer and Chief Operating Officer, and Charlotte Sellmyer has been promoted to Executive Vice President of External Affairs.

Several publishing companies also made notable internal moves this week. Curb | Word Music Publishing elevated Sarah Schumacher to Head of Creative, Country Publishing, promoted Calista Miller to Creative Director, Country Publishing, and welcomed Zachary Anderson as Creative Coordinator. Savage Music marked a new chapter with the launch of its publishing arm, debuting a roster that includes Nell Maynard, Beachmont, Mason Caviness, India Ramey, and Stephen Sylvester. Additionally, Max King signed an exclusive publishing deal with Lady Luck Songs, while Seth Michael entered into a joint venture with Prescription Songs and 7Hills Music.

On the label and artist-development side, Ian Munsick announced a partnership with Triple Tigers Records under his own imprint, WEST TO THE REST RECORDS. Management news was equally active, with Willow Avalon signing with Electric Feel Management, which will co-manage her alongside Mark Shami, and Jenna Paulette joining The Erv Woolsey Company for management.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Morgan Wallen takes No. 1 spot with “20 Cigarettes.” Explore more chart data here.

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