MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…)

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This week’s edition of The MusicRow Weekly captures a season of transition and momentum across the industry, with major management moves, key executive appointments, publishing signings, and a landmark relocation that signals change along Nashville’s iconic Music Row. Click here to see the full edition.

One of the week’s biggest headlines finds Keith Urban entering a new chapter, having inked a management deal with Crush Management. Urban will be managed out of Crush’s Nashville office, working in tandem with the company’s teams in New York and Los Angeles.

On the executive front, Tape Room Music has appointed Alicia Pruitt as Chief Creative Officer and President, A&R.

Meanwhile, ASCAP announced it will relocate its Nashville office from its longtime home on Music Row to a new building in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. The new space is scheduled to open this fall.

After decades of guiding artist careers, Gary Borman, founder of Borman Entertainment, has announced his retirement.

Publishing activity continues at a steady pace. Shaboozey has signed a publishing deal with EMPIRE Publishing, the publishing arm of independent record company EMPIRE. Singer-songwriter Delaney Ramsdell has signed a joint publishing deal with One Riot Music and Reservoir Media, Inc. Additionally, Lillie Kolich has signed an exclusive publishing deal with 507 Publishing.

In the agency world, Bryan Andrews has inked with WME for worldwide representation across all areas.

This week’s edition also includes conversations with Spotify’s Jackie Augustus and Warner Records Nashville’s Victoria Mason.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Ella Langley takes the No. 1 spot with “Choosin’ Texas.” Explore more chart data here.

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Madison Hahnen
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