MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…)

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This week’s edition of The MusicRow Weekly reflects a dynamic period of growth, strategic partnerships, and notable talent moves across the industry, underscoring the continued momentum shaping Nashville and beyond. Click here to see the full edition.

A major headline comes from The Band Perry, who have officially signed with Borchetta Entertainment Group’s management division. In tandem with the signing, Shelby Marvel has joined the Borchetta Entertainment Group team.

On the publishing and creative side, David Ryan Harris has taken on a role at Spirit Music Group as Vice President of A&R. In addition to his executive duties, Harris will continue his creative work as a songwriter and enter into a joint venture partnership with his company, Peace Pourage, Inc.. Meanwhile, Sam Tinnesz has secured a new publishing deal with Reservoir Media.

Community leaders Hal Cato and Jerry Williams have been named to the Board of Officers and Trustees for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Label expansion continues to be a key theme this week, particularly at Big Machine Records and Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment, which are actively rebuilding and growing their teams following reacquisition efforts. Several familiar faces are returning, including Jay Cruze as National Director of Promotion & Marketing and Carly Leach as Coordinator in the same department. They are joined by Christina Hunt, who steps in as Manager of Digital Marketing, and newcomer Claudia Deters, who will serve as Label Coordinator and Executive Assistant to President and CEO Jimmy Harnen.

Elsewhere, collaboration is taking center stage with the launch of a new joint venture label between Graffiti Sound and Casual Records. The venture will be led by Graffiti Sound founders Jenna Andrews and Stephen Kirk, alongside Casual Records founder Heather Vassar.

Artist signings also remain a strong focus across the board. Nicholas Jamerson has aligned with Why And How Management and CAA. Rising act Sons of Habit has signed with Lucille Records in partnership with MCA.

On the songwriting front, Austin Bianco has entered a co-publishing agreement with Concord Music Publishing, while Jessie Brackin has signed a publishing deal with RED Creative Group.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Luke Combs takes the No. 1 spot with “Sleepless In A Hotel Room.” Explore more chart data here.

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Madison Hahnen
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