Midland Makes Debut Headlining Show At Ryman Auditorium
Pictured (L-R): Ryman’s Director of Concerts, Chrissy Hall; Midland’s Jess Carson; SVP Programming & Artist Relations and Grand Ole Opry GM Sally Williams; Midland’s Mark Wystrach and Cameron Duddy. | Photo Credit: Steve Lowry
Midland made their Ryman Auditorium debut show a sold-out event on Sunday (May 5). In addition to offering their own hits including “Drinkin’ Problem,” “Burn Out,” and their current single, “Mr. Lonely,” the trio brought out Chris Isaak for a rendition of “Wicked Game,” and Brooks & Dunn for a rendering of “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” their collaboration on Brooks & Dunn’s recent Reboot album.
Cody Johnson Brings Classic Country To Sold-Out Ryman Show
Pictured (L-R): Cumulus/WKDF Nashville’s Charlie Cook, WPOR Portland’s Jon Shannon, Cody Johnson, Warner Music Nashville’s EVP of A&R Cris Lacy, the labels EVP/GM Ben Kline (in front), the labels COO Matt Signore, and Executive Director of Country Radio Broadcasters/Country Radio Seminar RJ Curtis
Cody Johnson offered a string of classic country sounds to his sold-out Ryman Auditorium Show on Saturday (May 4). In addition to his own songs, such as his hit “On My Way To You,” he took the time to cover George Strait’s “Troubadour.”
High Valley Honored With Gold Certification Plaque From RIAA
Pictured (L-R): Justin Luffman (VP Artist Development, WMN); Ben Kline (EVP / GM, WMN); Curtis Rempel; Shane Tarleton (SVP Artist Development, WMN); Brad Rempel; Cris Lacy (EVP A&R, WMN); Sally Williams (General Manager, Grand Ole Opry / Sr. Vice President, Programming & Artist Relations, Opry Entertainment). Photo credit: Grand Ole Opry, LLC / Chris Hollo
Duo High Valley celebrated the Gold-selling success of their debut major label single “Make You Mine,” on Friday night (May 3) on the Grand Ole Opry stage. WMN executives Ben Kline (EVP / GM) and Cris Lacy (EVP A&R) surprised brothers Brad and Curtis Rempel with plaques celebrating the track’s RIAA Gold certification. “Make You Mine” has earned more than 50 million on-demand streams since its release. The duo is currently promoting their latest release “Single Man.”
Carly Pearce Leads Amazon Music Panel At Music Biz Conference
Pictured (L-R): Amazon Music Senior Music Curator Emily Cohen and Carly Pearce
During the annual Music Biz Conference, Amazon Music and Women In Music hosted a special event at the Dream in Nashville, titled Women Who Rock.
“All I’ve ever wanted is to be a country entertainer and because of women like Dolly, Trisha, Reba, Faith, I was inspired to find my voice,” Pearce said. “Thank you to Amazon Music and Women In Music for creating this event and supporting my dreams so I can be a light to others!”
Tomorrow (May 7), Carly will appear on NBC’s TODAY to perform her latest Big Machine Records single “Closer To You” and announce the 2019 CMT Music Awards nominations. She took home Breakthrough Video of the Year for her debut “Every Little Thing.” The fan-voted show airs LIVE from Music City’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 5.
John Butler Joins Getty Music As Head Of Artist And Song Development
/by Jessica NicholsonJohn Butler. Photo: Courtesy Jersey Road PR
Getty Music has added John Butler as Head of Artist and Song Development. Butler joins from Spotify where he was Global Head of Christian Music, where he oversaw the development and editorial play listing of Christian and Gospel music for the streaming service. He will be based in Nashville.
Keith Getty says, “We are thrilled that John has agreed to join the Getty Music team. With his wealth of experience, not just in the music industry but in developing streaming provision, we are confident he will bring a new level of understanding as we look to develop the Getty Music offering. Streaming is a strategic component of our mission and will help Getty Music continue to developing deep theology, vibrant artistry and congregational singing for the whole family of God.”
Prior to this role, Butler navigated the industry with over 25 years of label marketing, promotion and strategic streaming experience. In this newly created position, Butler will oversee Getty Music’s global music streaming strategy as well as artist services and song development to Getty’s growing music and non-music offerings.
Butler says, “I have always had a huge amount of respect for the Getty’s and the music that they have produced over the past decade. Their catalogue is so rich in musicality and theology. We are committed to helping that catalogue reach a new generation and make it as simple as possible for the hymns to resource the church around the world.”
Butler spent 16 years with Curb Records in Nashville, as VP of Promotion where he worked in various genres and played a pivotal role in launching the careers of Natalie Grant, Selah, and Plumb, and also worked with Tim McGraw, MercyMe, LeAnn Rimes and more. Prior to his time at Curb Records, he directed radio promotion at Squint Entertainment where he was instrumental in the crossover success of Sixpence None The Richer, and was part of the original team that guided the Americana heavy Arista/Austin roster when he moved to Nashville from New York in 1997.
John Butler Joins Getty Music As Head Of Artist And Song Development
/by Jessica NicholsonJohn Butler. Photo: Courtesy Jersey Road PR
Getty Music has added John Butler as Head of Artist and Song Development. Butler joins from Spotify where he was Global Head of Christian Music, where he oversaw the development and editorial play listing of Christian and Gospel music for the streaming service. He will be based in Nashville.
Keith Getty says, “We are thrilled that John has agreed to join the Getty Music team. With his wealth of experience, not just in the music industry but in developing streaming provision, we are confident he will bring a new level of understanding as we look to develop the Getty Music offering. Streaming is a strategic component of our mission and will help Getty Music continue to developing deep theology, vibrant artistry and congregational singing for the whole family of God.”
Prior to this role, Butler navigated the industry with over 25 years of label marketing, promotion and strategic streaming experience. In this newly created position, Butler will oversee Getty Music’s global music streaming strategy as well as artist services and song development to Getty’s growing music and non-music offerings.
Butler says, “I have always had a huge amount of respect for the Getty’s and the music that they have produced over the past decade. Their catalogue is so rich in musicality and theology. We are committed to helping that catalogue reach a new generation and make it as simple as possible for the hymns to resource the church around the world.”
Butler spent 16 years with Curb Records in Nashville, as VP of Promotion where he worked in various genres and played a pivotal role in launching the careers of Natalie Grant, Selah, and Plumb, and also worked with Tim McGraw, MercyMe, LeAnn Rimes and more. Prior to his time at Curb Records, he directed radio promotion at Squint Entertainment where he was instrumental in the crossover success of Sixpence None The Richer, and was part of the original team that guided the Americana heavy Arista/Austin roster when he moved to Nashville from New York in 1997.
Kacey Musgraves Joins Modeling Agency IMG Models
/by LB CantrellKacey Musgraves. Photo: Kacey Musgraves/Facebook
Kacey Musgraves revealed in a shared Instagram post that she will be represented by modeling agency IMG Models. The agency represents world-known models Karlie Kloss, Lily Aldridge, Hailey Bieber and Bella and Gigi Hadid, and its offices are located in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Milan, and Sydney.
Musgraves shared the news on the eve of the 2019 Met Gala, where she wore hot pink Moschino gown by designer Jeremy Scott and a blonde wig, inspired by Barbie and styled by Musgraves’ stylist Erica Cloud. The “Rainbow” singer show up to the red carpet at the annual fundraising gala on a hot pink convertible, with human-sized Barbie accessories.
Kacey Musgraves at the 2019 Met Gala. Photo: John Shearer / Instagram / Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves Joins Modeling Agency IMG Models
/by LB CantrellKacey Musgraves. Photo: Kacey Musgraves/Facebook
Kacey Musgraves revealed in a shared Instagram post that she will be represented by modeling agency IMG Models. The agency represents world-known models Karlie Kloss, Lily Aldridge, Hailey Bieber and Bella and Gigi Hadid, and its offices are located in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Milan, and Sydney.
Musgraves shared the news on the eve of the 2019 Met Gala, where she wore hot pink Moschino gown by designer Jeremy Scott and a blonde wig, inspired by Barbie and styled by Musgraves’ stylist Erica Cloud. The “Rainbow” singer show up to the red carpet at the annual fundraising gala on a hot pink convertible, with human-sized Barbie accessories.
Kacey Musgraves at the 2019 Met Gala. Photo: John Shearer / Instagram / Kacey Musgraves
Brothers Osborne, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris Lead CMT Music Awards Nominees
/by Jessica NicholsonThe upcoming 2019 CMT Music Awards, set for June 5 in Nashville, will be a big night for the top honorees, which were revealed today (May 7) by Carly Pearce on the TODAY Show. Pearce is nominated in the Female Video of the Year category, for “Closer To You.”
Brothers Osborne, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Zac Brown Band lead this year’s nominees, with three nominations each.
Little Big Town will return as hosts for the 2019 CMT Music Awards, which will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on June 5. Voting for the awards show starts today at vote.cmt.com and runs through June 4.
Read below for a full list of CMT Music Awards nominations:
Video of the Year
Carrie Underwood – “Cry Pretty”
Chris Janson – “Drunk Girl”
Cole Swindell – “Break Up in the End”
Dan + Shay – “Speechless”
Dierks Bentley feat. Brothers Osborne – “Burning Man”
Eric Church – “Desperate Man”
Florida Georgia Line – “Simple”
Kacey Musgraves – “Rainbow”
Kane Brown – “Good as You”
Keith Urban feat. Julia Michaels – “Coming Home”
Kelsea Ballerini – “Miss Me More”
Luke Combs – “She Got the Best of Me”
Maren Morris – “Girl”
Zac Brown Band – “Someone I Used To Know”
Male Video of the Year
Cole Swindell – “Break Up in the End”
Eric Church – “Desperate Man”
Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert – “Drowns The Whiskey”
Kane Brown – “Lose It”
Kenny Chesney – “Get Along”
Luke Bryan – “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset”
Thomas Rhett – “Life Changes”
Female Video of the Year
Brandi Carlile – “The Joke”
Carly Pearce – “Closer To You”
Carrie Underwood – “Love Wins”
Kacey Musgraves – “Space Cowboy”
Kelsea Ballerini – “Miss Me More”
Maren Morris – “Girl”
Miranda Lambert – “Keeper of the Flame”
Duo Video of the Year
Brothers Osborne – “I Don’t Remember Me (Before You)”
Dan + Shay – “Speechless”
Florida Georgia Line – “Simple”
LOCASH – “Feels Like A Party”
Maddie & Tae – “Friends Don’t”
Sugarland feat. Taylor Swift – “Babe”
Group Video of the Year
Eli Young Band – “Love Ain’t”
Lanco – “Born to Love You”
Little Big Town – “Summer Fever”
Midland – “Burn Out”
Old Dominion – “Hotel Key”
Zac Brown Band – “Someone I Used To Know”
Breakthrough Video of the Year
Ashley McBryde – “Girl Goin’ Nowhere (At Marathon Music Works)”
Jimmie Allen – “Best Shot”
Jordan Davis – “Take It From Me”
Mitchell Tenpenny – “Drunk Me”
Morgan Wallen – “Whiskey Glasses”
Runaway June – “Buy My Own Drinks”
Tenille Townes – “Somebody’s Daughter”
Collaborative Video of the Year
Brantley Gilbert and Lindsay Ell – “What Happens In A Small Town”
Darius Rucker feat. Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Charles Kelley – “Straight To Hell”
Dierks Bentley feat. Brothers Osborne – “Burning Man”
Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert – “Drowns The Whiskey”
Keith Urban feat. Julia Michaels – “Coming Home”
Sugarland feat. Taylor Swift – “Babe”
CMT Performance of the Year
Boyz II Men and Brett Young – “Motownphilly (From CMT Crossroads)”
Luke Combs and Leon Bridges – “Beautiful Crazy (From CMT Crossroads)”
Maren Morris and Brandi Carlile – “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (From 2018 CMT Artists of the Year)”
Brett Eldredge and Meghan Trainor – “Let You Be Right (From CMT Crossroads)”
Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman and Gladys Knight – “I Can’t Make You Love Me” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night” (From 2018 CMT Artists of the Year)
Zac Brown Band and Shawn Mendes – “Keep Me In Mind (From CMT Crossroads)”
Brothers Osborne, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris Lead CMT Music Awards Nominees
/by Jessica NicholsonThe upcoming 2019 CMT Music Awards, set for June 5 in Nashville, will be a big night for the top honorees, which were revealed today (May 7) by Carly Pearce on the TODAY Show. Pearce is nominated in the Female Video of the Year category, for “Closer To You.”
Brothers Osborne, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Zac Brown Band lead this year’s nominees, with three nominations each.
Little Big Town will return as hosts for the 2019 CMT Music Awards, which will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on June 5. Voting for the awards show starts today at vote.cmt.com and runs through June 4.
Read below for a full list of CMT Music Awards nominations:
Video of the Year
Carrie Underwood – “Cry Pretty”
Chris Janson – “Drunk Girl”
Cole Swindell – “Break Up in the End”
Dan + Shay – “Speechless”
Dierks Bentley feat. Brothers Osborne – “Burning Man”
Eric Church – “Desperate Man”
Florida Georgia Line – “Simple”
Kacey Musgraves – “Rainbow”
Kane Brown – “Good as You”
Keith Urban feat. Julia Michaels – “Coming Home”
Kelsea Ballerini – “Miss Me More”
Luke Combs – “She Got the Best of Me”
Maren Morris – “Girl”
Zac Brown Band – “Someone I Used To Know”
Male Video of the Year
Cole Swindell – “Break Up in the End”
Eric Church – “Desperate Man”
Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert – “Drowns The Whiskey”
Kane Brown – “Lose It”
Kenny Chesney – “Get Along”
Luke Bryan – “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset”
Thomas Rhett – “Life Changes”
Female Video of the Year
Brandi Carlile – “The Joke”
Carly Pearce – “Closer To You”
Carrie Underwood – “Love Wins”
Kacey Musgraves – “Space Cowboy”
Kelsea Ballerini – “Miss Me More”
Maren Morris – “Girl”
Miranda Lambert – “Keeper of the Flame”
Duo Video of the Year
Brothers Osborne – “I Don’t Remember Me (Before You)”
Dan + Shay – “Speechless”
Florida Georgia Line – “Simple”
LOCASH – “Feels Like A Party”
Maddie & Tae – “Friends Don’t”
Sugarland feat. Taylor Swift – “Babe”
Group Video of the Year
Eli Young Band – “Love Ain’t”
Lanco – “Born to Love You”
Little Big Town – “Summer Fever”
Midland – “Burn Out”
Old Dominion – “Hotel Key”
Zac Brown Band – “Someone I Used To Know”
Breakthrough Video of the Year
Ashley McBryde – “Girl Goin’ Nowhere (At Marathon Music Works)”
Jimmie Allen – “Best Shot”
Jordan Davis – “Take It From Me”
Mitchell Tenpenny – “Drunk Me”
Morgan Wallen – “Whiskey Glasses”
Runaway June – “Buy My Own Drinks”
Tenille Townes – “Somebody’s Daughter”
Collaborative Video of the Year
Brantley Gilbert and Lindsay Ell – “What Happens In A Small Town”
Darius Rucker feat. Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Charles Kelley – “Straight To Hell”
Dierks Bentley feat. Brothers Osborne – “Burning Man”
Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert – “Drowns The Whiskey”
Keith Urban feat. Julia Michaels – “Coming Home”
Sugarland feat. Taylor Swift – “Babe”
CMT Performance of the Year
Boyz II Men and Brett Young – “Motownphilly (From CMT Crossroads)”
Luke Combs and Leon Bridges – “Beautiful Crazy (From CMT Crossroads)”
Maren Morris and Brandi Carlile – “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (From 2018 CMT Artists of the Year)”
Brett Eldredge and Meghan Trainor – “Let You Be Right (From CMT Crossroads)”
Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman and Gladys Knight – “I Can’t Make You Love Me” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night” (From 2018 CMT Artists of the Year)
Zac Brown Band and Shawn Mendes – “Keep Me In Mind (From CMT Crossroads)”
Industry Pics: Midland, Cody Johnson, High Valley, Carly Pearce
/by Jessica NicholsonMidland Makes Debut Headlining Show At Ryman Auditorium
Pictured (L-R): Ryman’s Director of Concerts, Chrissy Hall; Midland’s Jess Carson; SVP Programming & Artist Relations and Grand Ole Opry GM Sally Williams; Midland’s Mark Wystrach and Cameron Duddy. | Photo Credit: Steve Lowry
Midland made their Ryman Auditorium debut show a sold-out event on Sunday (May 5). In addition to offering their own hits including “Drinkin’ Problem,” “Burn Out,” and their current single, “Mr. Lonely,” the trio brought out Chris Isaak for a rendition of “Wicked Game,” and Brooks & Dunn for a rendering of “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” their collaboration on Brooks & Dunn’s recent Reboot album.
Cody Johnson Brings Classic Country To Sold-Out Ryman Show
Pictured (L-R): Cumulus/WKDF Nashville’s Charlie Cook, WPOR Portland’s Jon Shannon, Cody Johnson, Warner Music Nashville’s EVP of A&R Cris Lacy, the labels EVP/GM Ben Kline (in front), the labels COO Matt Signore, and Executive Director of Country Radio Broadcasters/Country Radio Seminar RJ Curtis
Cody Johnson offered a string of classic country sounds to his sold-out Ryman Auditorium Show on Saturday (May 4). In addition to his own songs, such as his hit “On My Way To You,” he took the time to cover George Strait’s “Troubadour.”
High Valley Honored With Gold Certification Plaque From RIAA
Pictured (L-R): Justin Luffman (VP Artist Development, WMN); Ben Kline (EVP / GM, WMN); Curtis Rempel; Shane Tarleton (SVP Artist Development, WMN); Brad Rempel; Cris Lacy (EVP A&R, WMN); Sally Williams (General Manager, Grand Ole Opry / Sr. Vice President, Programming & Artist Relations, Opry Entertainment). Photo credit: Grand Ole Opry, LLC / Chris Hollo
Duo High Valley celebrated the Gold-selling success of their debut major label single “Make You Mine,” on Friday night (May 3) on the Grand Ole Opry stage. WMN executives Ben Kline (EVP / GM) and Cris Lacy (EVP A&R) surprised brothers Brad and Curtis Rempel with plaques celebrating the track’s RIAA Gold certification. “Make You Mine” has earned more than 50 million on-demand streams since its release. The duo is currently promoting their latest release “Single Man.”
Carly Pearce Leads Amazon Music Panel At Music Biz Conference
Pictured (L-R): Amazon Music Senior Music Curator Emily Cohen and Carly Pearce
During the annual Music Biz Conference, Amazon Music and Women In Music hosted a special event at the Dream in Nashville, titled Women Who Rock.
“All I’ve ever wanted is to be a country entertainer and because of women like Dolly, Trisha, Reba, Faith, I was inspired to find my voice,” Pearce said. “Thank you to Amazon Music and Women In Music for creating this event and supporting my dreams so I can be a light to others!”
Tomorrow (May 7), Carly will appear on NBC’s TODAY to perform her latest Big Machine Records single “Closer To You” and announce the 2019 CMT Music Awards nominations. She took home Breakthrough Video of the Year for her debut “Every Little Thing.” The fan-voted show airs LIVE from Music City’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 5.
Industry Pics: Midland, Cody Johnson, High Valley, Carly Pearce
/by Jessica NicholsonMidland Makes Debut Headlining Show At Ryman Auditorium
Pictured (L-R): Ryman’s Director of Concerts, Chrissy Hall; Midland’s Jess Carson; SVP Programming & Artist Relations and Grand Ole Opry GM Sally Williams; Midland’s Mark Wystrach and Cameron Duddy. | Photo Credit: Steve Lowry
Midland made their Ryman Auditorium debut show a sold-out event on Sunday (May 5). In addition to offering their own hits including “Drinkin’ Problem,” “Burn Out,” and their current single, “Mr. Lonely,” the trio brought out Chris Isaak for a rendition of “Wicked Game,” and Brooks & Dunn for a rendering of “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” their collaboration on Brooks & Dunn’s recent Reboot album.
Cody Johnson Brings Classic Country To Sold-Out Ryman Show
Pictured (L-R): Cumulus/WKDF Nashville’s Charlie Cook, WPOR Portland’s Jon Shannon, Cody Johnson, Warner Music Nashville’s EVP of A&R Cris Lacy, the labels EVP/GM Ben Kline (in front), the labels COO Matt Signore, and Executive Director of Country Radio Broadcasters/Country Radio Seminar RJ Curtis
Cody Johnson offered a string of classic country sounds to his sold-out Ryman Auditorium Show on Saturday (May 4). In addition to his own songs, such as his hit “On My Way To You,” he took the time to cover George Strait’s “Troubadour.”
High Valley Honored With Gold Certification Plaque From RIAA
Pictured (L-R): Justin Luffman (VP Artist Development, WMN); Ben Kline (EVP / GM, WMN); Curtis Rempel; Shane Tarleton (SVP Artist Development, WMN); Brad Rempel; Cris Lacy (EVP A&R, WMN); Sally Williams (General Manager, Grand Ole Opry / Sr. Vice President, Programming & Artist Relations, Opry Entertainment). Photo credit: Grand Ole Opry, LLC / Chris Hollo
Duo High Valley celebrated the Gold-selling success of their debut major label single “Make You Mine,” on Friday night (May 3) on the Grand Ole Opry stage. WMN executives Ben Kline (EVP / GM) and Cris Lacy (EVP A&R) surprised brothers Brad and Curtis Rempel with plaques celebrating the track’s RIAA Gold certification. “Make You Mine” has earned more than 50 million on-demand streams since its release. The duo is currently promoting their latest release “Single Man.”
Carly Pearce Leads Amazon Music Panel At Music Biz Conference
Pictured (L-R): Amazon Music Senior Music Curator Emily Cohen and Carly Pearce
During the annual Music Biz Conference, Amazon Music and Women In Music hosted a special event at the Dream in Nashville, titled Women Who Rock.
“All I’ve ever wanted is to be a country entertainer and because of women like Dolly, Trisha, Reba, Faith, I was inspired to find my voice,” Pearce said. “Thank you to Amazon Music and Women In Music for creating this event and supporting my dreams so I can be a light to others!”
Tomorrow (May 7), Carly will appear on NBC’s TODAY to perform her latest Big Machine Records single “Closer To You” and announce the 2019 CMT Music Awards nominations. She took home Breakthrough Video of the Year for her debut “Every Little Thing.” The fan-voted show airs LIVE from Music City’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 5.
UMG Nashville Adds Hannah Wilson As Director, A&R
/by Jessica NicholsonHannah Wilson
UMG Nashville has expanded its A&R department with new hire Hannah Showmaker Wilson as Director of A&R. Prior to UMG Nashville, Wilson worked at Parallel Entertainment and, most recently, she served as Creative Director at Big Loud working with some of Nashville’s top songwriters including Rodney Clawson, Craig Wiseman and Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard.
“For years I have admired Hannah’s song sense and ability to find talent,” says Brian Wright, EVP of A&R for UMG Nashville. “Her passion and excitement for music is second to none. We are excited to have her on our UMG A&R team.”
The UMG Nashville artist roster includes Adam Hambrick, Alan Jackson, Billy Currington, Brandon Lay, Brothers Osborne, Carrie Underwood, Caylee Hammack, CB30, Chris Stapleton, Clare Dunn, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Gary Allan, George Strait, Jon Langston, Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Josh Turner, Kacey Musgraves, Kassi Ashton, Keith Urban, Kip Moore, Lauren Alaina, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Maddie & Tae, Mickey Guyton, Sam Hunt, Shania Twain, Travis Denning, and Vince Gill.
Wilson can be reached at Hannah.Wilson@umusic.com or at 615-524-7500.
UMG Nashville Adds Hannah Wilson As Director, A&R
/by Jessica NicholsonHannah Wilson
UMG Nashville has expanded its A&R department with new hire Hannah Showmaker Wilson as Director of A&R. Prior to UMG Nashville, Wilson worked at Parallel Entertainment and, most recently, she served as Creative Director at Big Loud working with some of Nashville’s top songwriters including Rodney Clawson, Craig Wiseman and Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard.
“For years I have admired Hannah’s song sense and ability to find talent,” says Brian Wright, EVP of A&R for UMG Nashville. “Her passion and excitement for music is second to none. We are excited to have her on our UMG A&R team.”
The UMG Nashville artist roster includes Adam Hambrick, Alan Jackson, Billy Currington, Brandon Lay, Brothers Osborne, Carrie Underwood, Caylee Hammack, CB30, Chris Stapleton, Clare Dunn, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Gary Allan, George Strait, Jon Langston, Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Josh Turner, Kacey Musgraves, Kassi Ashton, Keith Urban, Kip Moore, Lauren Alaina, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Maddie & Tae, Mickey Guyton, Sam Hunt, Shania Twain, Travis Denning, and Vince Gill.
Wilson can be reached at Hannah.Wilson@umusic.com or at 615-524-7500.