Industry Ink: Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Dasha, Amy Grant, More
Cody Johnson Surprised With New Plaques
Cody Johnson. Photo: David Bradley
Cody Johnson was recently surprised with new plaques from Warner Records Nashville at last week’s listening party for his new album, Bank Of The Trinity.
In total, Johnson has accumulated 69 career certifications including Platinum certifications for Human The Double Album, Ain’t Nothin’ To It and Leather.
Lainey Wilson Featured On SiriusXM’s ‘How’s Life’ With John Mayer
John Mayer & Lainey Wilson. Photo: Courtesy of SiriusXM’s “How’s Life”
Lainey Wilson recently sat down for an in-depth interview with John Mayer on SiriusXM’s “How’s Life.”
During the interview, Wilson opened up about her preparation for headlining Stagecoach and shared the advice she received from Melissa Etheridge at the Grammys.
Dasha Performs On ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’
Dasha took the stage on The Kelly Clarkson Show to deliver a performance of “She’s So Gone,” which is featured on Disney’s Main Street Country EP. The episode, which aired on Friday (April 17), showcased the performance recorded in Studio A at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House.
Amy Grant Previews First Album In 13 Years
Amy Grant. Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
Amy Grant previewed her forthcoming album The Me That Remains last week in New York. The project is set to be released on May 8 via Thirty Tigers.
On April 15, Grant appeared on Live with Kelly & Mark to perform the title track from the new album. Additionally, the GRAMMY Museum hosted “A New York Evening With Amy Grant” in partnership with the Americana Music Foundation.
Andreea Gleeson Delivers Keynote Address at MMF-US Nashville Summit
Photo: Randy Schaffer
Andreea Gleeson delivered the keynote address “Own the Fan: Rewriting the Playbook” featuring recording artist Alexandra Kay and manager Beth Keith of Sound Talent Group as part of last week’s Music Managers Forum – US Nashville Summit. The event brought together artist managers, self-managed artists and music industry professionals for a full day of keynote conversations, panels, presentations, and networking at The MLC’s offices.
“Over the last decade, we’ve watched the music industry completely transform,” Gleeson shared during her speech. “The artists who are breaking through today aren’t just reaching audiences, they’re building direct, durable relationships with fans. And what’s interesting is that the playbook for doing that isn’t theoretical – we’re seeing it happen in real time, and I’ve had a front row seat to one of the clearest examples of this in Alexandra Kay’s career.”
A3 Merch Appoints Felix Carrasco As SVP Of A&R And New Business
Felix Carrasco.
A3 Merch has appointed Felix Carrasco as SVP of A&R and New Business. In his new role, Carrasco will focus on expanding A3’s global merchandise footprint, enhancing its integrated approach across creative, production, and commerce, and developing new opportunities for artists and brands to connect with audiences.
“Felix brings a rare combination of creative instinct, operational excellence, and deep artist relationships,” says Jon Elliot, co-founder of A3 Merch. “He has been at the center of some of the most impactful merchandise and fan experiences in the industry, and we are excited to have him help shape what’s next for A3.”
“A3 has built something incredibly special, a team that combines creativity, execution, and real partnership with artists,” adds Carrasco. “I’m excited to join at a moment of growth and help push the business forward, building on that foundation to create meaningful, scalable opportunities for our clients.”
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