Create Music Group Launches App To Document Songwriter Contribution Splits

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Create Music Group has launched a free mobile app that aims to eliminate songwriting disputes between writers, producers and artists.
The app, SPLITS, allows songwriters to easily create a split agreement—a document music publishers use to clarify individual contributions to a song—from a smartphone. Writers can utilize the app to create a new split agreement document by adding collaborators and setting up each writer’s contribution percentage. The app will send a notice to the writer’s collaborators, along with a snippet of the song. Once all collaborators have clicked “agree” to the entered contribution percentage, the agreement is sent to the writers’ publishers, with an email to each collaborator.
“In the three years that we’ve been working with songwriters and artists, we’ve had to deal with thousands of tracks where the songwriting credits were either incomplete or where there were disputes which ultimately resulted in less royalties for everyone involved,” said Create Music Group co-founder Alexandre Williams who came up with the idea for SPLITS. “We’re introducing SPLITS to the creative community as an easy, non confrontational way for creatives to agree upon songwriting contributions at the time of creation, all with just a few clicks right from the screen they spend the most time on everyday—their phones.”
Among the writers using Splits include PttThaKid, C4, Young Chop, Chase the Money, C Note, Sonny Digital, Chop Squad DJ and Roccstar.
Create Music Group entered the full-service distribution business in 2016 with the acquisition of the independent distributor Label Engine. Create Music Group’s distribution claims to pay out revenue within 48 hours of receiving it from retail accounts. The company launched a full-service music publishing division last fall, counting rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine among their first signings.

Create Music Group Launches App To Document Songwriter Contribution Splits

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Create Music Group has launched a free mobile app that aims to eliminate songwriting disputes between writers, producers and artists.
The app, SPLITS, allows songwriters to easily create a split agreement—a document music publishers use to clarify individual contributions to a song—from a smartphone. Writers can utilize the app to create a new split agreement document by adding collaborators and setting up each writer’s contribution percentage. The app will send a notice to the writer’s collaborators, along with a snippet of the song. Once all collaborators have clicked “agree” to the entered contribution percentage, the agreement is sent to the writers’ publishers, with an email to each collaborator.
“In the three years that we’ve been working with songwriters and artists, we’ve had to deal with thousands of tracks where the songwriting credits were either incomplete or where there were disputes which ultimately resulted in less royalties for everyone involved,” said Create Music Group co-founder Alexandre Williams who came up with the idea for SPLITS. “We’re introducing SPLITS to the creative community as an easy, non confrontational way for creatives to agree upon songwriting contributions at the time of creation, all with just a few clicks right from the screen they spend the most time on everyday—their phones.”
Among the writers using Splits include PttThaKid, C4, Young Chop, Chase the Money, C Note, Sonny Digital, Chop Squad DJ and Roccstar.
Create Music Group entered the full-service distribution business in 2016 with the acquisition of the independent distributor Label Engine. Create Music Group’s distribution claims to pay out revenue within 48 hours of receiving it from retail accounts. The company launched a full-service music publishing division last fall, counting rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine among their first signings.

Americana Music Association to Stream Awards Nominations Reveal On Facebook Live

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The Americana Music Association will announce its 2019 Americana Honors & Awards nominees on Facebook Live on Tuesday, May 14. Americana Award-winning and Grammy-nominated duo The Milk Carton Kids will reveal this year’s nominations live from the private rehearsals of “Mavis & Friends: Celebrating 80 Years of Mavis Staples” at the Ryman Auditorium.

Following the announcement, the association’s membership will then vote online and the winners will be crowned at the 18th annual Americana Honors & Awards, taking place Sept. 11 at the Ryman during AMERICANAFEST week.

Viewers and press can tune in to the livestream on Tuesday, May 14 at 3 p.m. CDT at Facebook.com/AmericanaMusicAssociation.

Americana Music Association to Stream Awards Nominations Reveal On Facebook Live

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The Americana Music Association will announce its 2019 Americana Honors & Awards nominees on Facebook Live on Tuesday, May 14. Americana Award-winning and Grammy-nominated duo The Milk Carton Kids will reveal this year’s nominations live from the private rehearsals of “Mavis & Friends: Celebrating 80 Years of Mavis Staples” at the Ryman Auditorium.

Following the announcement, the association’s membership will then vote online and the winners will be crowned at the 18th annual Americana Honors & Awards, taking place Sept. 11 at the Ryman during AMERICANAFEST week.

Viewers and press can tune in to the livestream on Tuesday, May 14 at 3 p.m. CDT at Facebook.com/AmericanaMusicAssociation.

Radio, Television Personality Sam Alex Exits Taste Of Country Nights

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Sam Alex

Radio and television personality Sam Alex has exited his role as host of Townsquare Media’s syndicated radio show Taste of Country Nights. Alex has been in the role for the past five years. He will continue to handle interviews and covering red carpets for Celebrity Page TV.

Alex, a Chicago native, has previously worked at WMZQ in Washington, D.C., as well as WRRM in Cincinnati, Ohio. During his time with Taste of Country Nights, Alex was nominated for the Academy of Country Music’s National On-Air Personality of the Year honor. Taste of Country Nights also grew to broadcast to over 100 affiliates during his time with the program.

“Thank you to Kurt Johnson and everyone at Townsquare Media for five incredible years. I’m also eternally grateful for the loyal sponsors and over 30 individual station owners who chose to carry the show.” Alex said.

Alex can be reached at samalexradio@yahoo.com and at samalexradio.com.

Radio, Television Personality Sam Alex Exits Taste Of Country Nights

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Sam Alex

Radio and television personality Sam Alex has exited his role as host of Townsquare Media’s syndicated radio show Taste of Country Nights. Alex has been in the role for the past five years. He will continue to handle interviews and covering red carpets for Celebrity Page TV.

Alex, a Chicago native, has previously worked at WMZQ in Washington, D.C., as well as WRRM in Cincinnati, Ohio. During his time with Taste of Country Nights, Alex was nominated for the Academy of Country Music’s National On-Air Personality of the Year honor. Taste of Country Nights also grew to broadcast to over 100 affiliates during his time with the program.

“Thank you to Kurt Johnson and everyone at Townsquare Media for five incredible years. I’m also eternally grateful for the loyal sponsors and over 30 individual station owners who chose to carry the show.” Alex said.

Alex can be reached at samalexradio@yahoo.com and at samalexradio.com.

Tributes Abound At 6th Annual GMA Honors & Hall Of Fame Ceremony

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Pictured (L-R): Gene Krcelic, Don Finto, Shane Quick, Gary Gentry, Roy Morgan, Dottie Leonard Miller, Jay DeMarcus, Yvette Boyd, Joe Don Rooney, LaDonna Boyd, Gary LeVox, Tramaine Hawkins, Don Moen, Janet Paschal, John Huie and GMA President & Executive Director Jackie Patillo Photo: Jamie Gilliam

The Gospel Music Association held its 6th Annual Honors and Hall of Fame Ceremony last night (May 8) at Lipscomb University in Nashville. Legendary CCM artist Don Moen, President and CEO of New Day Christian Distributors Dottie Leonard Miller, southern gospel artist Janet Paschal and Grammy award-winning gospel singer Tramaine Hawkins were inducted into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame during the evening’s festivities. 

The event also honored individuals and organizations that have had an impact on society. This year’s honorees included Don Finto for Caleb Company, R. H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund, Premier Foundation and country group Rascal Flatts.

Upon receiving their award, Rascal Flatts member Jay DeMarcus said, “The people in this room, some I have known for decades, have the responsibility to pass the good news and the hope forward of Jesus Christ in a world that so desperately needs it today. It is overwhelming. I love these guys so much. We have been in the trenches for nearly 20 years now. To watch some of the things on the screen we have done, it is very emotional. We just wanted a song on the radio. I have to give the glory back to God tonight, for giving us the incredible platform we have had to do some of these incredible things.”

There were plenty of heartfelt tributes and memorable performances throughout the evening by Christian and Gospel all-stars and special guests, including Governor Bill Lee, Dr. Bobby Jones, Gloria Gaither, Joel Smallbone, Jonathan McReynolds, Kelontae Gavin, Paul Baloche, TaRanda Greene, The Martins and many more.

Pictured (L-R): Joe Don Rooney, Maria Lee, Governor Bill Lee, Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox, Allison DeMarcus, Tara LeVox, and Jason Crabb at the GMA Honors and Hall of Fame Ceremony in Nashville, Tenn. on May 8, 2019. Photo: Aaron Crisler

Tramaine Hawkins performs at the GMA Honors and Hall of Fame Ceremony in Nashville. Photo: Jamie Gilliam

Tributes Abound At 6th Annual GMA Honors & Hall Of Fame Ceremony

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Pictured (L-R): Gene Krcelic, Don Finto, Shane Quick, Gary Gentry, Roy Morgan, Dottie Leonard Miller, Jay DeMarcus, Yvette Boyd, Joe Don Rooney, LaDonna Boyd, Gary LeVox, Tramaine Hawkins, Don Moen, Janet Paschal, John Huie and GMA President & Executive Director Jackie Patillo Photo: Jamie Gilliam

The Gospel Music Association held its 6th Annual Honors and Hall of Fame Ceremony last night (May 8) at Lipscomb University in Nashville. Legendary CCM artist Don Moen, President and CEO of New Day Christian Distributors Dottie Leonard Miller, southern gospel artist Janet Paschal and Grammy award-winning gospel singer Tramaine Hawkins were inducted into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame during the evening’s festivities. 

The event also honored individuals and organizations that have had an impact on society. This year’s honorees included Don Finto for Caleb Company, R. H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund, Premier Foundation and country group Rascal Flatts.

Upon receiving their award, Rascal Flatts member Jay DeMarcus said, “The people in this room, some I have known for decades, have the responsibility to pass the good news and the hope forward of Jesus Christ in a world that so desperately needs it today. It is overwhelming. I love these guys so much. We have been in the trenches for nearly 20 years now. To watch some of the things on the screen we have done, it is very emotional. We just wanted a song on the radio. I have to give the glory back to God tonight, for giving us the incredible platform we have had to do some of these incredible things.”

There were plenty of heartfelt tributes and memorable performances throughout the evening by Christian and Gospel all-stars and special guests, including Governor Bill Lee, Dr. Bobby Jones, Gloria Gaither, Joel Smallbone, Jonathan McReynolds, Kelontae Gavin, Paul Baloche, TaRanda Greene, The Martins and many more.

Pictured (L-R): Joe Don Rooney, Maria Lee, Governor Bill Lee, Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox, Allison DeMarcus, Tara LeVox, and Jason Crabb at the GMA Honors and Hall of Fame Ceremony in Nashville, Tenn. on May 8, 2019. Photo: Aaron Crisler

Tramaine Hawkins performs at the GMA Honors and Hall of Fame Ceremony in Nashville. Photo: Jamie Gilliam

 

Jarrod Holley Joins Make Wake Artists

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Jarrod Holley

Make Wake Artists founder Chris Kappy has announced the addition of Jarrod Holley to its artist management firm, home to Luke Combs, Jobe Fortner, and Drew Parker. Holley, who previously co-managed Suit Music, will operate out of Make Wake’s office on Music Row and will oversee operations for Fortner and Parker. Additionally, he’ll continue managing Jackie Lee, Jason Nix and Kid Politics.

“As soon as I knew Jarrod was a free agent, I knew I had to bring him on board,” says Kappy. “He shares our vision, and he brings experience to our ever-growing team, while also offering a new perspective.”

“I met Kappy and Luke in 2015 and was instantly drawn to their ability to put fans first while developing an incredibly strong organic following,” adds Holley. “Kappy has since become a great friend and mentor, and I’m ecstatic to join the Make Wake team.”

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Holley began in the live entertainment space before moving to Nashville in 2011 to run day-to-day and digital for Frankie Ballard. He has since worked alongside Eli Young Band, Canaan Smith, and Eric Hutchinson, before starting Suit Music in 2015. He previously served on the Young Entertainment Professional’s (YEP) board in Nashville for five years. In addition to music, he is founder and co-owner of the hangover remedy, RallyPatch.

Holley can be reached at jarrod@makewake.net.

Jarrod Holley Joins Make Wake Artists

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Jarrod Holley

Make Wake Artists founder Chris Kappy has announced the addition of Jarrod Holley to its artist management firm, home to Luke Combs, Jobe Fortner, and Drew Parker. Holley, who previously co-managed Suit Music, will operate out of Make Wake’s office on Music Row and will oversee operations for Fortner and Parker. Additionally, he’ll continue managing Jackie Lee, Jason Nix and Kid Politics.

“As soon as I knew Jarrod was a free agent, I knew I had to bring him on board,” says Kappy. “He shares our vision, and he brings experience to our ever-growing team, while also offering a new perspective.”

“I met Kappy and Luke in 2015 and was instantly drawn to their ability to put fans first while developing an incredibly strong organic following,” adds Holley. “Kappy has since become a great friend and mentor, and I’m ecstatic to join the Make Wake team.”

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Holley began in the live entertainment space before moving to Nashville in 2011 to run day-to-day and digital for Frankie Ballard. He has since worked alongside Eli Young Band, Canaan Smith, and Eric Hutchinson, before starting Suit Music in 2015. He previously served on the Young Entertainment Professional’s (YEP) board in Nashville for five years. In addition to music, he is founder and co-owner of the hangover remedy, RallyPatch.

Holley can be reached at jarrod@makewake.net.