MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…)

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This week’s edition of The MusicRow Weekly spotlighted a busy stretch of industry movement, career milestones and executive changes across Nashville and beyond, underscoring the continued momentum heading into ACM Awards season. Click here to see the full edition.

Among the week’s notable publishing news, Riley Green renewed his global publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music Nashville.

Awards season also brought major career moments for several rising and established artists. Tucker Wetmore earned one of the genre’s biggest breakout honors this week, being named ACM New Male Artist of the Year. Meanwhile, Stephen Wilson Jr. took home Visual Media of the Year for the official video for “Cuckoo.” Wilson co-directed the project alongside longtime creative collaborator Tim Cofield.

On the executive front, Bill Macky joined Quartz Hill Music Group as Senior Vice President of Promotion & Marketing, adding another seasoned promotion executive to the label’s leadership team. At the same time, the company also saw leadership changes within its promotion department as VP of Promotion Will Robinson and Director of Promotion April Rider exited the organization.

Elsewhere, Frank Rogers, CEO of Spirit Music Group and President of Fluid Music Revolution, received one of South Carolina’s highest distinctions on April 30 when Governor Henry McMaster presented him with the Order of the Palmetto. The honor recognizes Rogers’ contributions to both the music industry and his home state throughout his acclaimed career as an executive and producer.

In label news, The War and Treaty signed with Atlantic Outpost.

The business services sector also saw expansion this week with veteran manager Joan Vance launching Vance & Co Advisory, LLC, a new independent bookkeeping and financial advisory firm focused on serving individuals and small to mid-sized businesses across a variety of industries.

Back in Nashville’s publishing and label community, Riser House Entertainment added Leighanna Martin as Manager of A&R and Publishing.

Finally, Matt Maher signed with the Music Services division of SESAC Music Group for a range of independent label services, including digital distribution through AudioSalad and label administration via Music Services Inc.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Ella Langley remains in the No. 1 spot with “Be Her.” Explore more chart data here.

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