Tim McGraw
The country stars are preaching beer, romance, church and collaborations this week.
The four collabs are Chase Rise & FGL, Kacey Musgraves & Troye Sivan, Jameson Rodgers & Luke Combs and Nick Norman & Jamey Johnson. The romance purveyors are Chuck Wicks, William Michael Morgan and Mr. Dependable Tim McGraw, who rides off with the Disc of the Day.
Three songs have the same theme this week: “Church Pew Barstool,” “Drinkin’ Beer Talkin’ God Amen,” and the excellent “Right Church Wrong Pew,” which wins Dusty Black a DisCovery Award.
HOUSE WHISKEY / “Tomorrow We Ride”
Writers: Jesse Murphy/Wally Montgomery/Michael Wilkes; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Brett Beavers; Label: HW
– The sound is clear, crisp and punchy, with solid vocal harmonies and a twin-guitar attack flanking a Southern-accented lead. The songwriting is first rate, with hooks a-plenty. This country-rock trio shows enormous promise with this debut single. Lead singer Jesse Murphy is the son of hit maker David Lee Murphy.
CARLY PEARCE / “Show Me Around”
Writers: Carly Pearce/Emily Shackleton/Ben West; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Shane McAnally/Josh Osborne; Label: Big Machine
– This sweet, touching ballad was written in the wake of the sudden, unexpected death of her producer busbee (Michael James Ryan Busbee). It’s a lovely wish for a reunion in Heaven that reaches in and touches you deeply. Say “amen.”
KAMERON MARLOWE / “Sober as a Drunk”
Writers: J.T. Harding/Justin Wilson/Marv Green; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Brad Hill; Label: Columbia
– He bawls this bar room heartbroken stomper like a man possessed. This kind of vocal conviction is what makes a star. This is his second appearance in DISClaimer and I am more convinced than ever that this boy has what it takes. Play it.
CHUCK WICKS / “Old with You”
Writers: Chuck Wicks/Seth Ennis/Joe Fox; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Jimmy Ritchey; Label: Verge
– For lovers everywhere, this ultra romantic ballad swoons with images of lasting love, tempered by tenderness, gratitude and joy. The “Stealing Cinderella” man returns as a new dad with a hit for the heart.
TROYE SIVAN & KACEY MUSGRAVES feat. MARK RONSON / “Easy”
Writers: Kacey Musgraves/Oscar Görres/Troye Sivan; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Oscar Görres/Picard Brothers; Label: Capitol
– Young pop star Sivan already has a dance-music smash with this tune. Musgraves co-wrote the new duet version and both of them star in its Nashville-filmed video. It remains a moody, crying-on-the-dancefloor performance, rather than a country outing.
JAMESON RODGERS & LUKE COMBS / “Cold Beer Calling My Name”
Writers: Brett Tyler/Hunter Phelps/Jameson Rodgers/Alysa Vanderheym; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Chris Farren/Jake Mitchell; Label: River House/Columbia
– I originally reviewed this blue-collar duet stomper last April. Now it’s a single. Charismatic vocalist Luke Combs still takes it over every time he sings.
DUSTY BLACK / “Right Church Wrong Pew”
Writers: Michael Heeney/Kenton Bryant/Jordan Walker; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Colt Ford/Noah Gordon; Label: Black Label Country/Average Joes
– This might be the best debut single I’ve heard all year. Black sings with a sandpapery charm, the song is spectacularly well written and the production rocks with a fabulous drummed backbeat. I didn’t want it to end, and certainly not as abruptly as it does.
CHASE RICE & FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE / “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.”
Writers: Chase Rice/Hunter Phelps/Corey Crowder/Cale Dodds; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Brian Kelley/Chase Rice/Corey Crowder/Tyler Hubbard; Label: BBR
– You’d think that with four writers, somebody would have come up with more than two notes for a melody.
NICK NORMAN & JAMEY JOHNSON / “The Cock Crows”
Writers: Marla Cannon/Rob Hatch; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Elisha Hoffman/Lee Brice/Rob Hatch; Label: Pump House
– Exceedingly cute. The rooster might make with the “cockadoodle doo,” but the hen rules the roost. The lively tempo, clever wordplay and personality-packed vocals are all just right. Light-hearted and listenable. Pump House is Lee Brice’s label.
WILLIAM MICHAEL MORGAN / “Girl Like Mine”
Writers: William Michael Morgan/Doug Johnson/Adam Wood; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Adam Wood/Doug Johnson; Label: Phoenix
– Dreamy. The production of the ballad swirls around his gentle, rosy-glow delivery. This guy sure knows how to convey lost-in-love romance, and I can’t imagine any woman listening to this could resist it.
TIM McGRAW / “Nashville Without You”
Writers: Joe Leathers/Kyle Jacobs/Ruston Samuel Kelly; Publishers: Warner-Chappell/BMG Rights Management/Mike Curb, no performance rights listed; Producer: none listed; Label: Big Machine/Tim McGraw
– Wonderfully written, which is no surprise because this man is a magnet for great songs. The lilting vibe and gently shuffling beat roll along as he name-checks “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” “Ring of Fire,” “Crazy,” “Stand By Your Man,” “The Gambler,” “Hey Good Lookin,” “A Country Boy Can Survive,” “Mama Tried” “Smoky Mountain Rain,” “Galveston,” “Fancy,” “Jolene,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today” and icons from Cash to Patsy to Charlie Daniels. Absolutely essential listening.
J.D. SHELBURNE / “Church Pew Barstool”
Writers: Mark Nesler/Marty Dodson/Jennifer Hanson; Publishers: none listed; Producer: none listed; Label: JDS
– It’s a nicely done word portrait of the sinners and saints who surround a drinkin’ man. Written by pros and sung with heart. The ultimate message is salvation for even the lowliest.
TriScore Music Inks Deal With Tim Mcgraw’s TMP Publishing Company, Signs Rob Williford
/by LB CantrellPictured (L-R, back row): Blake Chancey, Steve Broome, Juli Griffith, Ben Vaughn, Scott Siman; (L-R, front row): Brad Warren, Rob Williford, Brett Warren
Nashville based music publisher, TriScore Music, has entered into a co-publishing agreement with Tim McGraw’s new publishing company, TMP. As part of the new deal, they also announced the signing of Rob Williford to the new co-publishing venture, in association with the Warren Brothers (Brad and Brett Warren).
Williford won the 2019 CMA Song of the Year award for “Beautiful Crazy,” and is a co-writer on two of Luke Combs’ most recent releases, “Forever After All” and “The Other Guy.” Warner Chappell Music will handle world-wide administration.
“We are really honored to partner with Tim McGraw on the publishing front,” said TriScore Principal, Steve Broome. “Obviously he is one of the greatest artists of all-time but there is nobody better at songs than Tim. I can’t think of a better publishing partner.”
“When Tim and the Warren’s approached us about signing Rob Williford to kick this thing off, it made perfect sense,” said TriScore VP, Juli Griffith. “Rob has established himself as one of the premier writers in Nashville and we look forward to many hits together.”
“We had met Rob a few years back and we encouraged him to go for it,” said the Warren’s. “We are glad we did! And now we are in business together and are excited to not only help find homes for his songs but writing together as well.”
“My passion has always been songwriting,” said Williford. “I met the Warrens when I arrived in Nashville 15 years ago, and I’m excited to be working together with two guys I’ve admired and respected for so long in this industry. I’m humbled and grateful to be a part of the TriScore team.”
“Being in the room with Rob and the Warren Brothers is really something special—the creative sparks fly and great music is a guarantee,” said Ben Vaughn, president/CEO Warner Chappell Music Nashville. “We appreciate the trust that Rob, the Warren Brothers, and TriScore have placed in us to take care of their copyrights”
Luke Bryan Jumps To No. 1 On ‘MusicRow’ CountryBreakout Radio Chart
/by Alex ParryLuke Bryan’s single moves up three positions from No. 4 to No. 1 this week on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart. The single was written by Dallas Davidson, Justin Ebach, and Kyle Fishman.
“Down To One” appears on Bryan’s latest album Born Here Live Here Die Here which released in August of this year after a postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to his album postponement, his Proud To Be Right Here Tour was rescheduled for May of 2021.
This year, Bryan and his wife Caroline signed on as brand ambassadors for Jockey International, Inc. and are featured in their new campaign “There’s Only One Jockey.”
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Jimmie Allen Named CMA Foundation’s Artist Ambassador For December
/by LB CantrellJimmie Allen. Photo: John Shearer
The CMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association, has announced Jimmie Allen as the Unified Voices for Music Education (UVfME) Artist Ambassador for the month of December. As this month’s Artist Ambassador, Allen will participate in a variety of virtual activities, using his unique musical experience to share the organization’s awareness and advocacy efforts in support of music educators, students and parents as they continue to encounter challenges due to the impact of COVID-19.
Allen is the second artist to participate as a Unified Voices for Music Education Artist Ambassador. CMA Award-winning artist Ashley McBryde served as the inaugural Artist Ambassador throughout November, meeting virtually with music educators to discuss obstacles they are currently facing and sharing how music education led to her career in country music. As an Artist Ambassador, McBryde also created a music lesson on building the major scale for teachers and students to utilize in both their in-person and virtual classrooms. To watch the webinar discussion and music lesson visit the CMA Foundation’s YouTube channel.
“We are excited to have Jimmie as the CMA Foundation’s December Unified Voices for Music Education Artist Ambassador,” says CMA Foundation Executive Director, Tiffany Kerns. “For many artists, like Jimmie, music has played a significant role in their lives. Whether making music, performing, or purely listening for enjoyment—it is something they cannot live without. Because of this, artists are incredible advocates for ensuring music has a place in a student’s well-rounded education. We look forward to amplifying Jimmie’s voice on behalf of students and teachers everywhere.”
“Music played such a huge role in my life growing up and I can’t imagine my childhood without it,” says Allen. “I have learned so many life skills through music. I’m looking forward to getting involved with the CMA Foundation’s Unified Voices for Music Education program and sharing the impact that music has had on my life with students across the country.”
Applications Open Now For The IBMA Foundation’s Arnold Shultz Fund
/by Lorie HollabaughDrawing of Arnold Shultz. Photo: Courtesy The IBMA Foundation
The International Bluegrass Music Association’s philanthropic organization, The IBMA Foundation, has announced that Arnold Shultz Fund applications for grants to qualified activities, scholarships, or programs are open now through Jan. 31, 2021. In June 2020, the IBMA Foundation established the Arnold Shultz Fund using donations contributed specifically to support activities that increase participation in bluegrass music by people of color. The application may be downloaded here.
For fiscal year 2021 (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021), the Arnold Shultz Fund will be awarding up to $5,000 in total for one or more qualified activities that increase participation in bluegrass music by people of color. Qualifying activities may include but are not limited to:
Priority will be given to programs or activities that demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity and serving diverse, underrepresented populations in bluegrass music. Applicants may be an individual, school, group, organization, or government entity. People of color are people who are of racial/ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in bluegrass (Black; Asian; Hispanic/Latinx; Indigenous First Peoples; Indigenous Pacific Islander).
Arnold Schultz with Pen Vandiver. Photo: Courtesy The IBMA Foundation
Arnold Shultz was a legendary African American musician from western Kentucky. Best known as an extraordinary guitarist and fiddle player, he often played guitar with Bill Monroe’s fiddle-playing uncle, Pendleton (“Pen”) Vandiver. It was at these gigs that Monroe met Shultz and began to emulate Shultz’s backup guitar style. Shultz was impressed enough with Monroe’s progress that he hired Monroe to play guitar with him at dances, thereby giving Monroe his first professional music jobs.
Troye Sivan, Kacey Musgraves Release Collab Song “Easy”
/by Alex ParryToday (Dec. 10), Troye Sivan and Kacey Musgraves released “Easy” featuring Mark Ronson via Capitol Records. Troye and Kacey collaborate on this new version of the song, weaving in a bittersweet perspective with Mark adding trademark energetic melancholy and adding Kacey as co-writer.
In the official video, which premiered via YouTube Premiere, Troye and Kacey embark on a dark, aching journey with the grittier side of Nashville as the backdrop. As dawn breaks, they leave Music City as quickly as they came, with the next town in their sights. Bardia Zeinali, who helmed Troye’s video for “Dance to This” featuring Ariana Grande, directed.
Troye’s original version of the song appears on his new EP, In A Dream. The song has amassed over 72 million combined global streams, while combined streams of the EP have surpassed 243 million. The collaboration marks the second time the two have worked together. Troye joined Kacey on her 2019 special, The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show, for “Glittery.”
DISClaimer Singles Reviews: Tim McGraw, Kacey Musgraves, Carly Pearce, Chuck Wicks, William Michael Morgan, More
/by Robert K OermannTim McGraw
The country stars are preaching beer, romance, church and collaborations this week.
The four collabs are Chase Rise & FGL, Kacey Musgraves & Troye Sivan, Jameson Rodgers & Luke Combs and Nick Norman & Jamey Johnson. The romance purveyors are Chuck Wicks, William Michael Morgan and Mr. Dependable Tim McGraw, who rides off with the Disc of the Day.
Three songs have the same theme this week: “Church Pew Barstool,” “Drinkin’ Beer Talkin’ God Amen,” and the excellent “Right Church Wrong Pew,” which wins Dusty Black a DisCovery Award.
HOUSE WHISKEY / “Tomorrow We Ride”
Writers: Jesse Murphy/Wally Montgomery/Michael Wilkes; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Brett Beavers; Label: HW
– The sound is clear, crisp and punchy, with solid vocal harmonies and a twin-guitar attack flanking a Southern-accented lead. The songwriting is first rate, with hooks a-plenty. This country-rock trio shows enormous promise with this debut single. Lead singer Jesse Murphy is the son of hit maker David Lee Murphy.
CARLY PEARCE / “Show Me Around”
Writers: Carly Pearce/Emily Shackleton/Ben West; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Shane McAnally/Josh Osborne; Label: Big Machine
– This sweet, touching ballad was written in the wake of the sudden, unexpected death of her producer busbee (Michael James Ryan Busbee). It’s a lovely wish for a reunion in Heaven that reaches in and touches you deeply. Say “amen.”
KAMERON MARLOWE / “Sober as a Drunk”
Writers: J.T. Harding/Justin Wilson/Marv Green; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Brad Hill; Label: Columbia
– He bawls this bar room heartbroken stomper like a man possessed. This kind of vocal conviction is what makes a star. This is his second appearance in DISClaimer and I am more convinced than ever that this boy has what it takes. Play it.
CHUCK WICKS / “Old with You”
Writers: Chuck Wicks/Seth Ennis/Joe Fox; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Jimmy Ritchey; Label: Verge
– For lovers everywhere, this ultra romantic ballad swoons with images of lasting love, tempered by tenderness, gratitude and joy. The “Stealing Cinderella” man returns as a new dad with a hit for the heart.
TROYE SIVAN & KACEY MUSGRAVES feat. MARK RONSON / “Easy”
Writers: Kacey Musgraves/Oscar Görres/Troye Sivan; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Oscar Görres/Picard Brothers; Label: Capitol
– Young pop star Sivan already has a dance-music smash with this tune. Musgraves co-wrote the new duet version and both of them star in its Nashville-filmed video. It remains a moody, crying-on-the-dancefloor performance, rather than a country outing.
JAMESON RODGERS & LUKE COMBS / “Cold Beer Calling My Name”
Writers: Brett Tyler/Hunter Phelps/Jameson Rodgers/Alysa Vanderheym; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Chris Farren/Jake Mitchell; Label: River House/Columbia
– I originally reviewed this blue-collar duet stomper last April. Now it’s a single. Charismatic vocalist Luke Combs still takes it over every time he sings.
DUSTY BLACK / “Right Church Wrong Pew”
Writers: Michael Heeney/Kenton Bryant/Jordan Walker; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Colt Ford/Noah Gordon; Label: Black Label Country/Average Joes
– This might be the best debut single I’ve heard all year. Black sings with a sandpapery charm, the song is spectacularly well written and the production rocks with a fabulous drummed backbeat. I didn’t want it to end, and certainly not as abruptly as it does.
CHASE RICE & FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE / “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.”
Writers: Chase Rice/Hunter Phelps/Corey Crowder/Cale Dodds; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Brian Kelley/Chase Rice/Corey Crowder/Tyler Hubbard; Label: BBR
– You’d think that with four writers, somebody would have come up with more than two notes for a melody.
NICK NORMAN & JAMEY JOHNSON / “The Cock Crows”
Writers: Marla Cannon/Rob Hatch; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Elisha Hoffman/Lee Brice/Rob Hatch; Label: Pump House
– Exceedingly cute. The rooster might make with the “cockadoodle doo,” but the hen rules the roost. The lively tempo, clever wordplay and personality-packed vocals are all just right. Light-hearted and listenable. Pump House is Lee Brice’s label.
WILLIAM MICHAEL MORGAN / “Girl Like Mine”
Writers: William Michael Morgan/Doug Johnson/Adam Wood; Publishers: none listed; Producer: Adam Wood/Doug Johnson; Label: Phoenix
– Dreamy. The production of the ballad swirls around his gentle, rosy-glow delivery. This guy sure knows how to convey lost-in-love romance, and I can’t imagine any woman listening to this could resist it.
TIM McGRAW / “Nashville Without You”
Writers: Joe Leathers/Kyle Jacobs/Ruston Samuel Kelly; Publishers: Warner-Chappell/BMG Rights Management/Mike Curb, no performance rights listed; Producer: none listed; Label: Big Machine/Tim McGraw
– Wonderfully written, which is no surprise because this man is a magnet for great songs. The lilting vibe and gently shuffling beat roll along as he name-checks “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” “Ring of Fire,” “Crazy,” “Stand By Your Man,” “The Gambler,” “Hey Good Lookin,” “A Country Boy Can Survive,” “Mama Tried” “Smoky Mountain Rain,” “Galveston,” “Fancy,” “Jolene,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today” and icons from Cash to Patsy to Charlie Daniels. Absolutely essential listening.
J.D. SHELBURNE / “Church Pew Barstool”
Writers: Mark Nesler/Marty Dodson/Jennifer Hanson; Publishers: none listed; Producer: none listed; Label: JDS
– It’s a nicely done word portrait of the sinners and saints who surround a drinkin’ man. Written by pros and sung with heart. The ultimate message is salvation for even the lowliest.
Michael W. Smith Christmas Special Set To Premiere Friday
/by Lorie HollabaughPoint of Grace, Michael W. Smith, The Katinas. Photo: Courtesy of TBN
Michael W. Smith is helping fans feel a little merrier this holiday season with his upcoming Christmas with Michael W. Smith & Friends TV special. The show premieres on TBN on Friday, Dec. 11 and will feature guests including The Katinas, Marc Martel, Point of Grace and Jordan Smith. The special will air back-to-back at 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. ET on the network.
Viewers will ring in the holiday season enjoying classics such as “Silver Bells,” “O Holy Night,” “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child,” “Christmastime” and many more. Fans can also catch Smith’s Christmas show in person on three exclusive dates, with the first stop at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Dec. 18. Following Nashville, Smith will head to Jacksonville, Florida (Dec. 19) and Clearwater, Florida (Dec. 20).
“As everyone knows Christmas time is my favorite, so to be able to host a special this year is such an honor,” said Smith. “And to be able to bring my past tourmates The Katinas, Marc Martel, Point of Grace and Jordan Smith along…well it doesn’t get better than that!”
Thomas Rhett To Headline Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley At CRS 2021
/by Lorie HollabaughThomas Rhett is headlining this year’s annual “Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley,” on Wednesday, Feb. 17 during CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience. Rhett’s special guests who will be joining the lineup will be announced at a later date.
“Every year this event brings together such special songwriters in our community and it’s an honor to help keep that tradition going on behalf of Bob,” Rhett said. “Even though it may look a little different this year, I can’t wait to share what we have planned with y’all!”
Rhett’s most recent release, his Grammy-nominated fourth studio album Center Point Road, has spawned three No. 1 hits including its Platinum lead single, “Look What God Gave Her,” which was first introduced on SNL. He has scored nearly 10 billion total career streams, and received two CMA Triple Play awards for penning three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period, adding to his collection of trophies from the CMA, ACM, Billboard Music Awards, CMT Music Awards and more.
This year’s “Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley” is sponsored by Skyview Networks. CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience will be held Tuesday, Feb. 16-19. Registration for CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience is $199 per person. All registrations include access to the 2021 New Faces of Country Music Show and are available for purchase at CountryRadioSeminar.
Austin Tolliver Signs With Average Joes Entertainment
/by Alex ParryAustin Tolliver
Average Joes Entertainment continues its artist roster expansion with the latest signing of songwriter/singer/rapper, Austin Tolliver. Tolliver’s debut single for the label, “Tip My Hat,” co-written by Tolliver and Aaron Lamont, is set for release this Friday (Dec. 11).
Previously a star athlete who played college football and baseball at New Mexico State University and Texas Tech University, Tolliver changed career paths and moved to Nashville to pursue music in 2015. The son of former NFL/CFL quarterback, Billy Joe Tolliver, Tolliver grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana. Describing his music as a ‘melting pot of genres,’ “Tip My Hat” portrays the central theme of a country boy not backing down in the city.
Pictured (L-R, top row): AJE VP A&R, Forrest Latta; AJE Creative Director, Bryn Person; AJE Sr. Director Bus. Development, Nathan Thompson; AJE Sr. Marketing Manager, Andrew Davis. (L-R, bottom row): Manager, Jordan Simmons; Austin Tolliver; Business Manager, Jeff Price.
“I’m pumped to join the team at Average Joes and have my first single released right away. ‘Tip My Hat’ is such a badass song. It’s got the vibe of the old west. It’s the perfect example of what ‘outlaw’ is to me,” said Tolliver.
“Austin’s enthusiasm and unique sound make him a perfect fit with our roster,” said Forrest Latta, Average Joes’ V.P./A&R. “His unrelenting drive and positivity, coupled with his talent, position him for success. We’re excited to be a part of taking his career to the next level.”
The “Tip My Hat” lyric video can be previewed on Tolliver’s YouTube page available here.
James Slater Extends Publishing Deal With BMG
/by Lorie HollabaughJames Slater. Photo: Courtesy BMG
James Slater has extended his publishing deal with BMG.
Slater recently celebrated a Top 5 Keith Urban single, “God Whispered Your Name,” that spent seven weeks in the Top 10, as well as the Shy Carter debut single “Good Love.” He has current cuts by Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, Reba McEntire, and Old Dominion, and his song “Guys Named Captain” (Kenny Chesney) has become a standout on Sirius XM’s No Shoes Radio. The track was penned by Slater as a tribute to his dad and is featured on Chesney’s recent album Here and Now.
Slater has also had songs recorded by Carrie Underwood, Enrique Iglesias, Hootie & the Blowfish, Willie Nelson, Rascal Flatts and many others. His Grammy nominations include Jamey Johnson’s “The High Cost of Living” and the solely written, Martina McBride single “In My Daughter’s Eyes.”
Pictured (clockwise from top left): James T. Slater; Faith Beller, Creative Admin.; Eli Ponce, Creative Director Latin Division; Courtney Allen, Creative Director; Joe Salvo, Director of Operations; Patricia Wittmer, Director Creative Services; Chris Oglesby, SVP; Katie Kerkhover, Sr. Creative Director
“James is fueled by passion. His love of home, travel and music come together in a way that allow him to create music straight from the heart. We are thrilled to be able to be a part of his story and have him continue his journey with our BMG family. He makes all of us better,” said Chris Oglesby, SVP Creative, BMG Nashville.
“I’m excited, motivated, and grateful to renew my contract with BMG Music. BMG’s legacy speaks for itself, and the Nashville Creative Team has afforded me the opportunity to write the best songs I’ve ever written,” said Slater. “I believe we’re just getting started.”
BMG Nashville Creative Director, Courtney Allen, adds, “We are so excited to continue working with James Slater. He is the kind of writer who brings out the best in everyone he works with and is always raising the bar with his creativity. We are looking forward to being a partner with him on his next chapter and can’t wait to celebrate more success with him!”