MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…)

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This week’s edition of the MusicRow Weekly is packed with executive moves, new signings and two in-depth interviews, plus a Grand Ole Opry milestone for one of Nashville’s most celebrated songwriters. Click here to see the full edition.

Music Services, a division of SESAC Music Group, has strengthened its leadership team. Nick LaPointe joins as Senior Director of Business Development, and Jay Sudarma has been elevated to Vice President of Marketing for Music Services and CCLI Group.

Fresh off being named Songwriter of the Year at the Nashville Songwriter Awards, Blake Pendergrass made his Grand Ole Opry debut this week.

On the publishing front, award-winning songwriter and producer Will Bundy has signed with Back Blocks Music. Tyla Rodrigues has inked a global publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville.

It was also a busy week for artist deals. Blake Whiten has signed with CAA for worldwide booking representation, and Kinsley has joined WME for global representation. Emma Ogier has signed with Lost Highway Records. The full edition includes more deals.

This week’s edition features two interviews. The first is a My Music Row Story feature on Gulf Coast Jam Co-Founder Rendy Lovelady. The second looks inside the songwriting world of Sasha Alex Sloan.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Ella Langley stays in the No. 1 spot with “Loving Life Again.” Explore more chart data here.

The MusicRow Weekly is delivered every Friday, featuring Nashville’s top music industry news, exclusive interviews, song reviews, radio and songwriter charts and more. Sign up for free here.

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