A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music, Inc.) is launching the A2IM Artist Pro program, an initiative designed to provide support to artists by granting them access to its Benefits Store, including health insurance programs and a la carte options, including dental, vision, personal items protection, renters and home insurance, legal services, pet insurance and more.

With annual membership dues of $99.00, A2IM Artist Pro members will have the opportunity to gain entry to an exclusive network of resources, support and opportunities that can support their professional journey.

Recognizing the challenges that artists face in securing reliable health coverage, A2IM is taking proactive steps to bridge this gap. Building on the success of last year’s launch of affordable health insurance for executive members, A2IM Artist Pro ensures artists can tailor their coverage to suit their unique needs and priorities, giving them peace of mind as they pursue their artistic endeavors.

“We are extremely excited to unveil the Artist Pro program as a testament to our unwavering dedication to empowering and uplifting independent artists,” says Dr. Richard James Burgess MBE, President, and CEO of A2IM. “Independent artists play a pivotal role in the recorded music industry, and our mission is to guide them towards success by offering invaluable resources and an array of exclusive benefits.”

To provide more background on the Benefits Store, A2IM will be hosting two webinars on Aug. 9 at 11 a.m. central and 2 p.m. central. As part of the Artist Pro launch, A2IM is partnering with Nashville is Not Just Country Music on their upcoming Writers Round and Networking Event this week in Nashville.

A2IM is also offering exclusive access to additional services supporting artists with discounted access to their services via the A2IM Artist Pro tier. Click here to learn more.

Pictured (L-R, front row): Kara Jackson, Spirit Music Nashville; Frank Rogers, Spirit Music Group/Spirit Music Nashville; Tyler Reeve; Scott Safford, Safford Motley PLC; (L-R, middle row): Leisl Eschbach, Milom Crow Kelley Beckett Shehan PLC; Kennedy Murphy, Spirit Music Nashville; Andy Hodges, Spirit Music Nashville; Mike Fiorentino, Spirit Music Nashville; (L-R, back row): David Crow, Milom Crow Kelley Beckett Shehan PLC; Brian Bradford, Spirit Music Nashville; Cole Perry, Spirit Music Nashville

Hit songwriter Tyler Reeve has signed a worldwide co-publishing deal with Spirit Music Group.

Reeve, an Alabama native and graduate of Florida State University, has written some massive hits in the last few years. He co-wrote the 2018 BMI Song of The Year, Brett Young‘s “In Case You Didn’t Know,” which was certified 4X Platinum and has been streamed over 1 billion times.

He also co-wrote the multi-week No. 1 Country Airplay hit “Does To Me” recorded by Luke Combs featuring Eric Church. The song was named SiriusXM The Highway’s 2020 Song of the Year, garnered a nomination for ACM’s Musical Event of the Year category and was certified 2X Platinum. Other notable works co-written by Reeve include Love & Theft’s “Whiskey On My Breath,” Chris Young’s “Where I Go When I Drink,” Scotty McCreery’s “How Ya Doin Up There” and Luke Combs’ “I Got Away With You.”

“Spirit Music is thrilled to welcome Tyler Reeve to the family,” says Frank Rogers, Chief Creative Officer, Spirit Music Group/Chief Executive Officer, Spirit Music Nashville. “Tyler has a unique gift of crafting career songs for superstar artists. We are honored that he has chosen to partner with Spirit and we can’t wait to help him continue to shape the sound of country music.”

“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Frank as a writer and friend for years and I am glad we are finally working together in an official capacity,” shares Reeve. “I’m excited to be a part of the Spirit Music Nashville team, and to work with such a hungry and creative group of talented people.”

“Tyler Reeve is a dream songwriter to work with, and we are beyond excited to partner with him at Spirit,” says Kara Jackson, Senior Creative Director, Spirit Music Nashville. “Tyler is an amazing talent as a songwriter and paired with his unbeatable work ethic and networking abilities he is an all-around force. I’m thrilled he’s taken the opportunity to work with the Spirit team and can’t wait to see the success this partnership brings!”

Shelby Yoder

Shelby Yoder has launched a new management company for songwriters and producers, Willo&Co.

Yoder most recently served as Head of Nashville for Milk & Honey before launching Willo&Co. At Milk & Honey, she ran publishing for ventures and managed business for the entire Nashville territory, overseeing more than 100 songwriters and producers. Yoder worked on a global level with her personal roster, serving clients based in Nashville, Los Angeles, London and Sydney.

Prior to Milk & Honey, Yoder worked at NSAI as the Director of Professional Membership & Events. She helped to book and produce the Tin Pan South songwriter’s festival as well as host quarterly No. 1 parties.

With Willo&Co, Yoder aims to take a holistic and rounded approach to management, focusing on prioritizing strategy and sustainability while building individual creatives as small businesses in an evolving modern era.

“I believe in fair pay and fair ownership of intellectual properties, and I desire to be on the forefront of the progression of the Nashville music business,” she says. “I believe that there is space for all genres and types of creators and look forward to expanding Willo&Co to be a multi-city collective of like-minded individuals in pursuit of this.”

Yoder can be reached at shelby@willoco.com.

The Chicks. Photo: Robin Harper

The Chicks have announced new dates for their Greensboro, Knoxville and Nashville shows, which were postponed due to illness, on their social platforms.

“We are so sorry for the inconvenience, but our priority is to put on a show you all deserve,” the group stated.

All original tickets will be accepted at the rescheduled shows.

Tour update. #CHX2023 pic.twitter.com/proy4Ke4cn

— The Chicks (@thechicks) July 28, 2023