Pictured (L-R, back row): John Hoskins (Assistant Day-to-Day Manager), Madeline Lary (Digital Manager) and Harry Lyons (Sr. Director of Business Operations); (L-R, front row): Emilie Gilbert (Manager of Insights & Fan Engagement Strategy), Liz Wright (Executive Assistant), Virginia Bunetta (Founder) and Samantha Thornton (Sr. Director of Marketing). Photo: Mary Craven Dawkins

Nashville-based G Major Mgmt is entering a new era of artist support with a series of strategic hires and internal promotions that reflect the evolving needs of modern music management.

Led by Founder and longtime manager Virginia Bunetta, the company has introduced a market insights team while strengthening its core marketing and operations teams. Emilie Gilbert joins as Manager of Insights & Fan Engagement Strategy, and Madeline “Sledge” Lary comes aboard as Digital Manager. Samantha Thornton rises to Sr. Director of Marketing, overseeing the newly-invigorated marketing department, and Harry Lyons elevates to Sr. Director of Business Operations, leading G Major’s lineup of day-to-day managers while spearheading touring and business expansion.

“The music industry is in a constant state of shift and flux,” Bunetta tells MusicRow. “So much content is required to be competitive, and the ability to monitor it, make changes and take advantage of opportunities quickly is now a big part of our daily scope. That’s why we have to expand.”

Gilbert brings a data-driven lens to artist strategy, helping the team translate digital trends into actionable plans. Lary works closely with artists and creative teams to develop and execute digital campaigns, while both have also contributed to new talent discovery.

“Emilie has a really unique ability to assess an abundance of digital information in a way that the team can digest and then act upon quickly,” Bunetta notes. “Madeline is very hands-on in creative and digital marketing. She interfaces directly with the roster talent and the creatives that are executing content.”

Thornton and Lyons, longtime G Major team members, step into elevated roles that reflect their influence on the company’s day-to-day success.

“Samantha and Harry have been an integral part of our team for well over a decade,” says Bunetta. “They have seen every aspect of management and they operate at the highest level in our business. I’m grateful I get to be in the trenches with them.”

Founded in 2014 by Bunetta in partnership with Live Nation’s Artist Nation, G Major Mgmt represents top-tier talent including Thomas Rhett and continues to grow with an artist-first, future-focused philosophy.

Pictured (L-R): Mark Chipello (Partner and Head of A&R, Position Music), Hannah Babitt (President and Founder, BABZ), Dave Cohen, Chandler Thurston (A&R, Position Music) and Tyler Bacon (Founder and CEO, Position Music).

Writer, producer and musician Dave Cohen has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Position Music.

“I’m grateful to be surrounded by a team of people who believe in the work I pursue,” shares Cohen. “Chandler Thurston (Position Music) in partnership with Hannah Babitt (BABZ Management), is the obvious fit—the right creative family to work alongside in this new season and next chapter, within Nashville, Los Angeles, and beyond.”

Throughout his time in Nashville, Cohen has notched four ACM Awards for Keyboard Player of the Year. His session musician work can be heard on songs from Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Old Dominion, Hardy and Ella Langley, among others. He has also had writing and producing cuts with Elle King, Shaboozey, Chris Lane, Alli Walker and more. 

“You’d be hard pressed to find a person in Nashville who doesn’t already love and respect Dave Cohen,” says Thurston, A&R at Position Music. “I am excited to have him as our first signing out of our Nashville office. Dave is a diverse writer and producer whose talent allows him to work across many genres. I can’t wait for the future as we’ve already hit the ground running.”

“We are thrilled to partner with our friends at Position Music as Dave Cohen enters this next chapter of his career,” adds Cohen’s manager Babitt. “As BABZ Management continues to grow our presence in the global market, we remain focused on aligning top-tier talent with the industry’s most respected publishing partners. Dave’s exceptional artistry, combined with Chandler Thurston’s impeccable reputation in Nashville and Position Music’s existing global presence, sets the stage for a powerful, multi-genre, multi-market trajectory; one that we are proud to support and help shape.”

Pictured (L-R, back row): Andy Friday (Major Bob) and Aubrey Daniels (Major Bob); (L-R, middle row): Emily Hasty (Major Bob); (L-R, front row): Jenni Tackett (Range Media Partners), Walker Montgomery and Bob Doyle (Major Bob). Photo: Courtesy of Major Bob Music

Rising singer-songwriter Walker Montgomery has signed with Major Bob Music.

Montgomery is the son of John Michael Montgomery and nephew of Montgomery Gentry’s Eddie Montgomery, but is forging his own path in today’s country scene with his classically-inspired, honey-bourbon vocal. His self-penned debut single “Simple Town” has earned 5.2 million streams on Spotify alone, and he has garnered over 20 million streams worldwide with his romantic power ballad “She Don’t Know,” from his 2022 EP Rust, along with story-building singles like the high-energy “Out of Nowhere” and good-time filled “Bad Day To Be A Beer.”

Montgomery’s release of “I Love The Way You Love Me” has tallied more than 40 million views across his socials, and he has racked up more than 78 million cumulative global streams.  He will continue to release new music, produced by Bart Butler, throughout the year.

“Besides his timeless voice, Walker’s passion for storytelling and bringing it to life with fiddle and steel is what drew me to him,” says Aubrey Daniels, Major Bob Music’s Head of Publishing. “It’s completely inspiring, I feel so grateful to be a small part of what I believe to be a big career for Walker!”

Wyatt Flores. Photo: Natalie Rhea

Wyatt Flores will continue his “Welcome Back To The Plains Tour” into the fall.

Newly confirmed stops on the trek include shows at Seattle’s Showbox, Portland’s McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theater, Houston’s 713 Music Hall, Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom, Calgary’s Palace Theatre and Edmonton’s Midway Music Hall, among others. The Brudi Brothers, The Droptines and Noah Rinker will join as support.

Tickets for the new dates will be available for pre-sale starting today (May 13), with general on-sale following on Friday (May 16).

In addition to the upcoming headline shows, Flores will join Post Malone’s “Big Ass Stadium Tour” next month followed by a run across the U.K. and Europe with 49 Winchester this fall.

Flores released his first live album, Live At Cain’s Ballroom, earlier this year via Island Records.

“Welcome Back To The Plains Tour” Dates:
Sept. 3—Seattle, WA—Showbox SoDo
Sept. 5—Pullman, WA—Washington State University
Sept. 6—Portland, OR—McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Sept. 7—Garden City, ID—Revolution Concert House
Sept. 9—Sacramento, CA—Channel 24
Sept. 11—Oakland, CA—Fox Theater
Sept. 12—Del Mar, CA—The Sound
Sept. 13—Santa Barbara, CA—Arlington Theater
Sept. 16—Flagstaff, AZ—Pepsi Amphitheater
Sept. 17—Albuquerque, NM—Revel
Sept. 20—Houston, TX—713 Music Hall
Nov. 8—Vancouver, BC—Commodore Ballroom
Nov. 11—Calgary, AB—The Palace Theatre
Nov. 12—Edmonton, AB—Midway Music Hall
Nov. 14—Saskatoon, SK—Coors Event Centre
Nov. 15—Winnipeg, MB—Burton Cummings Theatre

Caylie Landerville

Nashville-based PR firm Milestone Publicity has rebranded into Milestone Collective. In addition to the rebrand, the company has also added a digital marketing division, which will be spearheaded by Caylie Landerville.

Landerville’s experience includes previous marketing work with Diplo, Slightly Stoopid, Marshmello and more. Her most recent career stop was with Red Light Management/Silverback Music.

“My entire career has been about helping artists cut through the noise, capture attention, and tell their stories in impactful, lasting ways,” shares Milestone Collective Founder and CEO Mike Gowen. “With the launch of our digital marketing division, we’re bringing together the power of cutting-edge marketing and trusted publicity strategies under one roof to create a more unified, modern approach. Milestone Collective represents our commitment to evolving alongside the industry — and offering our clients the tools they need to elevate their presence and thrive.”

Since its inception in 2019, Gowen and the team have worked with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Grammy Award-winners, CMA Award-winners, multi-platinum selling artists, Bluegrass Music Hall of Famers, Songwriter Hall of Famers and Emmy and Golden Globe Award winners including Blues Traveler, Bryan Martin, Colt Ford, Dave Stewart, Eurythmics, Gaby Moreno, Gin Blossoms, Jerry Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Leftover Salmon, Lonestar, Michael Cleveland, Phil Vassar, Shaylen, Sierra Hull, Sugar Ray, Theo Kandel and Uncle Kracker, among others.