Cole Swindell Joins Pandora’s Country Billionaires Station
Pictured (L-R, back row): Tim Foisset, SVP, Commercial Partnerships, WMN; Beville Dunkerley, Sr Director of Talent Relations, SiriusXM/Pandora; Cole Swindell; Alina Thompson, Sr Manager of Talent Relations, SiriusXM/Pandora; KP Entertainment’s Kerri Edwards; Anna Cage, VP, Radio, WMN; Chris Fabiani, National Director, Radio, WMN; (L-R, front row): Ben Kline, WMN Co-President; Justin Luffman, VP Artist Development, WMN. Photo: Jason Davis/Getty Images Pandora Media, LLC
Multi-Platinum entertainer Cole Swindell reached another career milestone recently as he earned a spot on Pandora’s Country Billionaires station for surpassing 3 billion lifetime spins. The Georgia native was surprised backstage on Tuesday night (June 28) at his “Home On Tour” show, presented by Ashley and Pandora in Nashville.
Swindell’s current single, “She Had Me At Heads Carolina,” is racing up the charts hitting the top 30 in just one week. Written by Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure, Thomas Rhett, Mark D. Sanders and Tim Nichols, the track follows on the heels of his two back-to-back multi-week No. 1 singles “Never Say Never” with BBR Music Group’s Lainey Wilson and “Single Saturday Night.”
The 11-time chart-topper launches his headlining “Back Down To The Bar Tour,” featuring Ashley Cooke and Dylan Marlowe, on Sept. 23.
CMHOF Celebrates Honor Society Members With Special Evening
Pictured (L-R): Jeff Hanna, hosts Ken Levitan and Gloria Dumas, Matraca Berg, Jaime Hanna, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum thanked its Honor Society members on Tuesday night (June 28) with a special event at the home of museum board member Ken Levitan and Gloria Dumas. The evening featured a special performance by Jeff Hanna (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) and singers and songwriters Matraca Berg and Jaime Hanna.
Jeff Hanna and Berg recently performed at an announcement for the museum’s next major exhibition, “Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock,” presented by City National Bank. The exhibit will be housed in the museum’s newly transformed 5,000-square-foot gallery and open Sept. 30 for a nearly three-year run.
Honor Society members provide support of the museum’s award-winning exhibitions, education programs and preservation of the museum’s collection. Benefits of Honor Society membership include an invitation to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Medallion Ceremony, the annual induction of new Hall of Fame members. This year’s ceremony will induct members-elect Joe Galante, Jerry Lee Lewis and Keith Whitley.
Warner Music Nashville, WMG Center Of Excellence Celebrate Pride Month
The Warner Music Nashville and WMG Center of Excellence for Shared Services teams celebrate Pride.
Warner Music Nashville and Warner Music Group’s Center of Excellence for Shared Services gathered to walk in the Nashville Pride Parade on Saturday, June 25.
Employees, friends and family all joined together for the celebratory occasion. WMN served as an official sponsor for the 2022 Nashville Pride Festival.
The Kinkead Entertainment Agency Signs Canaan Smith
Canaan Smith. Photo: Kurt Ozan
Country singer-songwriter Canaan Smith has inked a deal with The Kinkead Entertainment Agency.
Smith saw his first bit of major success in 2015 with the release of the Platinum, No. 1 hit “Love You Like That,” the lead single off his Bronco record. The album also spawned the top 20 hit “Hole In A Bottle.” With more than 500 million career streams, Smith has also embarked on five nationwide headlining tours, as well as a headlining UK tour.
Smith recently signed a record deal with Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line‘s Round Here Records, and has spent time also touring with the Diamond-selling duo on their “Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour.” He has also earned opening spots for major headlining acts, including on Dierks Bentley‘s 2015 “Sounds of Summer Tour” and Brantley Gilbert‘s 2018 “Blackout Tour.”
While still releasing his own music, Smith has also had a multitude of cuts as a songwriter, including with Florida Georgia Line, Brian Kelley, Jake Owen, Tyler Hubbard, and two tracks off of Hardy‘s Hixtape Vol. II.
SOURCE Nashville Hosts Panel On Artist Development In 2022
Pictured (L-R): River House Artists’ Zebb Luster, UMG’s Hannah Showmaker Wilson, SOURCE’s Ciara Shortridge, and CAA’s Meredith Jones
SOURCE Nashville hosted a special panel titled Artist Development in 2022 on Thursday, June 23 at H.O.M.E.
The all-female group of music industry professionals enjoyed a discussion featuring CAA Music Agent Meredith Jones, River House Artists VP/GM Zebb Luster, and UMG Nashville Dir. of A&R Hannah Showmaker Wilson. They discussed differing roles on a developing artist’s team and how individual strategies combine to elevate an artist’s career.
Mark Your Calendar—July 2022
/by Lydia FarthingSingle/Track Releases
July 1
Kylie Morgan/If He Wanted To He Would/EMI
July 5
Lady A/Summer State of Mind/BMLGR
Craig Moritz/Fun To Drink With Tailgate
July 8
Keith Urban/Brown Eyes Baby/Capitol Records Nashville
Jordan James/Truckin’ Around/AMG Records/The Orchard
Matt Jordan/Your Town
July 11
Wade Bowen/Everything Has Your Memory/Thirty Tigers
Bailey Zimmerman/Fall In Love/Warner
Jordan Fletcher/Death And Taxes/Triple Tigers
Donny Lee/Another Round Of You/Donny Lee Music
Three Days Dirty/Cowboys Never Cry
July 12
Macy Tabor/Tryin To Be Me/MC1 Nashville
Mark Blomsteel/Tennessee/MC1 Nashville
Matt Bailie/Better Believe It/MC1 Nashville
July 15
Chris Colston/Boy Like Me/AMG Records/The Orchard
Kendra Kay/Say It Again/Willing Records
July 18
Miranda Lambert/Strange/RCA
Midland feat. Jon Pardi/Longneck Way To Go/Big Machine Records
Alannah Mccready feat. Will Gitten/Can I Call/Alanna McCready
Chris Kroeze/$ (Money)/Chris Kroeze
July 19
Eric Atkinson/Shoes/MC1 Nashville
Album/EP Releases
July 1
Kylie Morgan/P.S./EMI
July 8
Kimberly Kelly/I’ll Tell You What’s Gonna Happen/Show Dog Nashville/Thirty Tigers
July 15
Ty Herndon/Jacob/Pivotal Records
Alana Springsteen/History of Breaking Up (Part Two)
July 22
Jack White/Entering Heaven Alive/Third Man Records
Nicolle Galyon/Firstborn/Songs & Daughters
Billy Dean/The Rest of It’s Mine/BFD/Audium Nashville
Dan Tyminski/One More Time Before You Go: A Tribute To Tony Rice
July 29
Whiskey Myers/Tornillo/Wiggy Thump Records/Thirty Tigers
Brooke Eden/Choosing You/BBR Music Group/BMG
Amanda Shires/Take It Like A Man/ATO Records
Patrick Murphy/Half The Story/Warner Music Nashville
Chris Colston/Boy Like Me/AMG Records/The Orchard
Willie Nelson Celebrates Paul English In Upcoming Book
/by Lydia FarthingWillie Nelson‘s new book, Me and Paul: Untold Tales of a Fabled Friendship, tells the tale of Paul English, Nelson’s longtime drummer, friend and bodyguard/guardian angel. The book will be available from Harper Horizon on Sept. 20.
Me and Paul: Untold Tales of a Fabled Friendship chronicles the pair’s unbreakable bond that lasted until English’s death at 87, on Feb. 11, 2020.
For 70 years, English served in a variety of roles in Nelson’s life: as the steady musical heartbeat in the band, the gun-toting bodyguard, the tour accountant, and more. The country legend first immortalized English with the song “Me & Paul.” Penned for the drummer in the early 1970s, the song became the title track for Nelson’s 1985 studio album and a fan-favorite in his live sets.
“There’s something about my friendship with Paul that reminds me of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. Tom was more civilized and Huck was wilder. Although I was plenty wild at age twenty-two, I’d have to say Paul was wilder,” Nelson recalls. “Like Tom and Huck, though, we became a team. Nothing could or would ever separate us. If someone tries to tell my story without putting Paul by my side, don’t bother reading it.”
Nelson wrote the book with Grammy-winning music journalist/biographer/author David Ritz, who collaborated with the singer-songwriter on It’s a Long Story: My Life and Me (2015) and Sister Bobbie: True Tales of the Family Band (2020).
Dave Pittenger Signs With Milk & Honey Music
/by Lorie HollabaughDavid Pittenger. Photo: Jason Myers
Dave Pittenger has signed with Milk & Honey Management.
Pittenger is a Nashville-based producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who just came off a global No. 1 with co-writing Gayle’s “abcdefu,” and has had cuts with other artists such as Tyler Farr, Parmalee, AJ Mitchell, Jessie James Decker and Tenille Arts, among others.
“We are excited to be working with Dave and his publishers to continue elevating his career in Nashville, Los Angeles, and beyond,” says Shelby Yoder, Milk & Honey Head of Nashville, Manager. “He is hard working, focused, and kind. We couldn’t be happier to welcome him into the Milk & Honey family and look forward to building all to come.”
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be represented by Milk & Honey,” Pittenger shares. “They’re smart, relentless, and forward-looking, but most importantly they’re great people. I’m looking forward to a long, successful relationship!”
Milk & Honey Music + Sports + Ventures is one of the biggest global management companies for songwriters, producers, DJ’s and athletes in the world with offices in LA, London, New York, Nashville, Dallas and Sydney, as well as a sports division, an agency, marketing company and IP development group. The company represents over 100 clients that span across every genre of music, and have sold nearly a billion records collectively.
DISClaimer Single Reviews: Miranda Lambert Keeps Us Sane On Newest Single ‘Strange’
/by Robert K OermannMiranda Lambert
”Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.”
With apologies to the Gershwins and Porgy & Bess, the country stars are making that sentiment a reality with a picnic of sunshine-y sounds this week.
Leading the way is Miranda Lambert, who wins the Disc of the Day honor. The column is full of “name” attractions, so no newcomer DisCovery awardee this time around.
NICOLLE GALYON / “Boy Crazy”
Writers: Nicolle Galyon/Kelsea Ballerini/Hillary Lindsey; Producers: King Henry/Jimmy Robbins; Label: Songs & Daughters
–Sharply observed lyrics, a tart/wise vocal and a stark, spare imaginative production make this a hang-on-every-line listening experience. Co-writers Ballerini and Lindsey provide harmony support. I can’t wait for Galyon’s upcoming album debut. Based on what I’ve heard, it’s going to be an Event.
KEITH URBAN / “Brown Eyes Baby”
Writers: Will Bundy/Rodney Clawson/Josh Thompson/Morgan Wallen; Producers: Dann Huff/Keith Urban; Label: Capitol Nashville
–This casts Urban as The Comforter, here to brighten your dark day with some mid-tempo sunshine. Introduced on Thursday morning’s Today show, it goes down super smoothly.
MIRANDA LAMBERT / “Strange”
Writers: Miranda Lambert/Luke Dick/Natalie Hemby; Producers: Miranda Lambert/Luke Dick/Jon Randall; Label: RCA
–It takes a little while to take off, but once it does, it’s a dandy ride. Lambert takes a look at these crazy times and suggests a few ways to liven the mood. “Do anything to keep you sane,” she sings. Amen, sister: You’re coming in loud and clear.
JOE NICHOLS / “Good Day For Living”
Writers: Bobby Hamrick/Dave Cohen/Neil Mason; Producers: Mickey Jack Cones/Derek George; Label: Quartz Hill
–The title tune of Nichols’ new album bubbles with energy. He lit up the Opry stage with it recently, and it sure sounded fresh. Upbeat, uplifting, bright, delightfully positive and just the thing to add some zip to your playlist.
MORGAN WALLEN /”You Proof”
Writers: Ashley Gorley/Ernest Keith Smith/Morgan Wallen/Ryan Vojtesak; Producers: Joey Moi/Charlie Handsome; Label: Big Loud
–All the whiskey in the bar can’t get her off his mind. The track burbles along with droplets of cool guitar notes, finger snaps and jaunty undertow rhythm. As usual, he sings with immense personality and verve.
INGRID ANDRESS / “Pain”
Writers: Ingrid Andress/Laura Veltz/Sam Ellis; Producers: Ingrid Andress/Sam Ellis; Label: Warner
–Her vocal performance is quite range-y and accomplished. The overall vibe is pop power ballad with strings and steel.
RANDY HOUSER / “Workin’ Man”
Writers: Randy Houser/Randy Montana; Producers: Randy Houser/Blake Chancey; Label: Magnolia Music Group
–The excellent “Note To Self” remains the single, but this track from his forthcoming album with that title also contains this rousing blue-collar anthem. Houser sings it with a barn-burner baritone that dips and growls in all the right places. He’s such an amazing vocalist, and this is a classic country message.
MADDIE & TAE / “Every Night Every Morning”
Writers: Maddie Font/Taylor Kerr/Jonathan Singleton/Brock Berryhill; Producers: Derek Wells/Jimmy Robbins; Label: Mercury
–Breezy, tuneful and youthful. Giddy in love, and full of sunshine. Well worth your spins.
KIP MOORE / “Fire on Wheels”
Writers: Kip Moore/Jaren Johnston; Producers: Kip Moore/Jaren Johnston; Label: MCA
–It’s a fiery rocker that journeys through the American heartland with hoarse exhortations. Scream and dance along.
JAKE HOOT / “Had It To Lose”
Writers: Jake Hoot/Matt Warren/Matt Nolan; Producer: Danny Myrick; Label: JH
–This winner of The Voice is a commanding vocal presence on this blue-collar country rocker with an Everyman message. Potent, penetrating and ultimately relatable.
Brett Young Celebrates Multi-Platinum Milestone
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): BMLG Records President/CEO Jimmy Harnen, Brett Young and Otter Creek Entertainment’s Van Haze. Photo: Braden Carney
Brett Young‘s smash single “In Case You Didn’t Know” has reached an impressive new milestone, becoming one of only three country songs to reach 8x Platinum status in the last five years.
Young wrote the ballad, which has remained a fan favorite since its release, alongside Trent Tomlinson and Tyler Reeve.
BMLG Records President/CEO Jimmy Harnen and Otter Creek Entertainment’s Van Haze celebrated several notable accolades with Young during his recent show at The Bluebird Café in Nashville. Young’s heartbreak anthem “Mercy” also earned 4x RIAA Platinum certification and “Like I Loved You” went double Platinum.
“’In Case You Didn’t Know’ is one of only three country singles released in the past five years to achieve RIAA 8x multi-Platinum or higher! Just three,” notes Jackie Jones, VP of Artist and Industry Relations at RIAA. “Congratulations to Brett and his Big Machine team on this incredible achievement!”
“Eight times Platinum–that’s pretty wild,” Young adds. “I could never have imagined what this song would become when we first wrote it. It’s humbling to have created something that has resonated so strongly with so many people.”
He is simultaneously climbing the charts with the reflective “You Didn’t” and the “Never Til Now” collaboration with Ashley Cooke, and is currently on the road performing his streak of hits.
Renowned Photographer Jim Wright Joins Matrix Mgmt’s Client Roster
/by Lydia FarthingLuke Bryan. Photo: Jim Wright/Matrix Mgmt
Music, personality and lifestyle photographer Jim Wright has joined the Matrix Mgmt roster.
Wright is an internationally recognized photographer who has traveled the globe photographing celebrated names in the movie, fashion, music and pop-culture worlds. An award-winning photographer, he has shot hundreds of magazine covers, including the likes of Rolling Stone, GQ, People, Town & Country and InStyle, to name a few.
A variety of celebrities and pop icons Wright has photographed include Beyonce, Jon Bon Jovi, Jeff Bridges, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Sean Combs/P-Diddy, Kevin Costner, Sheryl Crow, Claire Danes, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sanjay Gupta, Scarlett Johannson, Miranda Lambert, Michelle Obama, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Swarzenegger, Shania Twain, Bruce Willis, and Jay-Z.
Born and raised in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, Wright lives in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of the Art Institute of Philadelphia.
Tim McGraw & Faith Hill. Photo: Jim Wright/Matrix Mgmt
Darius Rucker. Photo: Jim Wright/Matrix Mgmt
Dierks Bentley. Photo: Jim Wright/Matrix Mgmt
Jason Aldean. Photo: Jim Wright/Matrix Mgmt
Dan Tyminski To Honor Bluegrass Great Tony Rice On New EP
/by Lydia Farthing14x Grammy award-winning guitarist and singer Dan Tyminski has announced his very own Tony Rice tribute EP, One More Time Before You Go: A Tribute To Tony Rice, to be released on July 22.
Tyminski, who like much of the bluegrass world was heavily influenced by the work of Rice, was devastated by Rice’s passing in late 2020. Upon hearing the news, he took to writing a song for Rice as a way to relieve some of his grief, which ended up being the title track of this upcoming five-song project.
One More Time Before You Go: A Tribute To Tony Rice features a number of fellow Rice devotees and friends, including Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings, Gaven Largent, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Todd Phillips, Dailey & Vincent, and more.
Ahead of the EP’s release, Tyminski has shared a taste of the upcoming star-studded tribute with his recording of “Church Street Blues,” featuring Tuttle. Sticking closely to Rice’s classic arrangement, the pair cross-pick their way through the tune, trading solos and sharing vocals on the song’s chorus.
Tyminski is slated to play at Bluegrass Nights at The Ryman tonight (June 30). He will also be making his way around the country later this summer through November. For a full list of upcoming dates, click here.
One More Time Before You Go: A Tribute To Tony Rice Track List:
Church Street Blues (feat. Molly Tuttle)
One More Time Before You Go (feat. Jerry Douglas, Todd Phillips, Sam Bush, Josh Williams)
Ten Degrees And Getting Colder (feat. Dailey & Vincent)
Where The Soul Of A Man Never Dies (feat. Billy Strings)
Why You Been Gone So Long (feat. Gaven Largent)
Adia Victoria Inks Publishing Deal With Reservoir, One Riot
/by Lydia FarthingAdia Victor. Photo: Huy Nguyen
Reservoir Media, Inc. has signed a new deal to publish singer-songwriter Adia Victoria through its joint venture with One Riot. The deal includes her 2021 hit album, A Southern Gothic, as well as future works.
Based in Nashville, Victoria incorporated elements of rock, blues, country, and folk into her music. In August 2021, she released “Magnolia Blues,” the lead single off her third album, A Southern Gothic, which dropped in September 2021. In May 2022, Victoria earned two nominations for the 2022 Americana Music Awards for Emerging Act of the Year and Album of the Year.
“It’s an honor to be partnered and creatively aligned with the wonderful teams at One Riot and Reservoir. Their strong collective sense of the publishing and synch worlds is a great fit for me, and I look forward to collaborating with their current artists as well as other new opportunities,” Victoria notes. “I’m as pleased as a hog at a trough to be joining the One Riot family.”
One Riot Head of Creative, Amy Patton, adds, “We couldn’t be more excited to be working with an incredibly prolific artist such as Adia Victoria. Her authenticity and skill cut through the noise, and we’re truly honored to be on her team.”
“Adia is an exciting artist on the rise, bringing a unique lens to music in Nashville. Her songwriting explores complex narratives all while introducing blues musical elements to listeners today,” shares Reservoir EVP of Creative, John Ozier. “We look forward to supporting her and taking her songwriting to new heights.”
Earlier this year, Victoria toured with Jason Isbell, and kicked off her own headlining tour across Europe this month. She will return to the U.S. for performances later this summer.
53rd Annual Nashville Film Festival To Open With Premiere Of ‘The Return of Tanya Tucker’
/by Lorie HollabaughTanya Tucker. Photo: Derrek Kupish
The 53rd Nashville Film Festival will return from Sept. 29-Oct. 5 with more than 150 film screenings, a selection of post-film Q&As , in-depth discussions, and a live in-person Pitch session hosted at United Talent Agency.
The Festival opens this year with a red carpet premiere screening of The Return of Tanya Tucker, the new documentary by Kathlyn Horan chronicling the collaboration between Brandi Carlile, Shooter Jennings and Tucker for the entertainer’s triumphant return to the stage. From Sony Pictures Classics, the film world premiered at SXSW earlier this year.
“As one of the country’s longest running film festivals in some of the most important and historic Nashville-area venues, we are proud to present an unforgettable experience with diverse stories from some of the world’s most talented filmmakers, screenwriters and music makers,” says NashFilm Executive Director Jason Padgitt. “We are delighted to deliver the best in the art of film, music and culture to the Nashville community.”
Special guests will be on hand for the Nashville Film Festival’s opening night screening, and event details will be announced at a later date. Festival screenings will be held at the Belcourt, TPAC’s Andrew Johnson Theater, and satellite partner The Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tennessee.
The Nashville Film Festival has also announced the launch of FLIX (Film-Led Interactive eXchanges), which festival official selections directly to Metro Nashville Public School students.
“I’m beyond thrilled that we are piloting FLIX this year, our screening program for students,” adds Director of Programming Lauren Ponto. “Including Metro Nashville Public School students in our celebration of film is a wonderful opportunity for filmmakers from around the world to connect directly with MNPS students while promoting media literacy and cross-cultural understanding to young audiences.”
The full slate of films and programs selected for the 53rd Nashville Film Festival will be announced in August.
Industry Ink: Cole Swindell, CMHOF, WMN, More
/by Lydia FarthingCole Swindell Joins Pandora’s Country Billionaires Station
Pictured (L-R, back row): Tim Foisset, SVP, Commercial Partnerships, WMN; Beville Dunkerley, Sr Director of Talent Relations, SiriusXM/Pandora; Cole Swindell; Alina Thompson, Sr Manager of Talent Relations, SiriusXM/Pandora; KP Entertainment’s Kerri Edwards; Anna Cage, VP, Radio, WMN; Chris Fabiani, National Director, Radio, WMN; (L-R, front row): Ben Kline, WMN Co-President; Justin Luffman, VP Artist Development, WMN. Photo: Jason Davis/Getty Images Pandora Media, LLC
Multi-Platinum entertainer Cole Swindell reached another career milestone recently as he earned a spot on Pandora’s Country Billionaires station for surpassing 3 billion lifetime spins. The Georgia native was surprised backstage on Tuesday night (June 28) at his “Home On Tour” show, presented by Ashley and Pandora in Nashville.
Swindell’s current single, “She Had Me At Heads Carolina,” is racing up the charts hitting the top 30 in just one week. Written by Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure, Thomas Rhett, Mark D. Sanders and Tim Nichols, the track follows on the heels of his two back-to-back multi-week No. 1 singles “Never Say Never” with BBR Music Group’s Lainey Wilson and “Single Saturday Night.”
The 11-time chart-topper launches his headlining “Back Down To The Bar Tour,” featuring Ashley Cooke and Dylan Marlowe, on Sept. 23.
CMHOF Celebrates Honor Society Members With Special Evening
Pictured (L-R): Jeff Hanna, hosts Ken Levitan and Gloria Dumas, Matraca Berg, Jaime Hanna, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum thanked its Honor Society members on Tuesday night (June 28) with a special event at the home of museum board member Ken Levitan and Gloria Dumas. The evening featured a special performance by Jeff Hanna (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) and singers and songwriters Matraca Berg and Jaime Hanna.
Jeff Hanna and Berg recently performed at an announcement for the museum’s next major exhibition, “Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock,” presented by City National Bank. The exhibit will be housed in the museum’s newly transformed 5,000-square-foot gallery and open Sept. 30 for a nearly three-year run.
Honor Society members provide support of the museum’s award-winning exhibitions, education programs and preservation of the museum’s collection. Benefits of Honor Society membership include an invitation to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Medallion Ceremony, the annual induction of new Hall of Fame members. This year’s ceremony will induct members-elect Joe Galante, Jerry Lee Lewis and Keith Whitley.
Warner Music Nashville, WMG Center Of Excellence Celebrate Pride Month
The Warner Music Nashville and WMG Center of Excellence for Shared Services teams celebrate Pride.
Warner Music Nashville and Warner Music Group’s Center of Excellence for Shared Services gathered to walk in the Nashville Pride Parade on Saturday, June 25.
Employees, friends and family all joined together for the celebratory occasion. WMN served as an official sponsor for the 2022 Nashville Pride Festival.
The Kinkead Entertainment Agency Signs Canaan Smith
Canaan Smith. Photo: Kurt Ozan
Country singer-songwriter Canaan Smith has inked a deal with The Kinkead Entertainment Agency.
Smith saw his first bit of major success in 2015 with the release of the Platinum, No. 1 hit “Love You Like That,” the lead single off his Bronco record. The album also spawned the top 20 hit “Hole In A Bottle.” With more than 500 million career streams, Smith has also embarked on five nationwide headlining tours, as well as a headlining UK tour.
Smith recently signed a record deal with Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line‘s Round Here Records, and has spent time also touring with the Diamond-selling duo on their “Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour.” He has also earned opening spots for major headlining acts, including on Dierks Bentley‘s 2015 “Sounds of Summer Tour” and Brantley Gilbert‘s 2018 “Blackout Tour.”
While still releasing his own music, Smith has also had a multitude of cuts as a songwriter, including with Florida Georgia Line, Brian Kelley, Jake Owen, Tyler Hubbard, and two tracks off of Hardy‘s Hixtape Vol. II.
SOURCE Nashville Hosts Panel On Artist Development In 2022
Pictured (L-R): River House Artists’ Zebb Luster, UMG’s Hannah Showmaker Wilson, SOURCE’s Ciara Shortridge, and CAA’s Meredith Jones
SOURCE Nashville hosted a special panel titled Artist Development in 2022 on Thursday, June 23 at H.O.M.E.
The all-female group of music industry professionals enjoyed a discussion featuring CAA Music Agent Meredith Jones, River House Artists VP/GM Zebb Luster, and UMG Nashville Dir. of A&R Hannah Showmaker Wilson. They discussed differing roles on a developing artist’s team and how individual strategies combine to elevate an artist’s career.