Gustavo Mioto. Photo: Saucer

Gustavo Mioto has released his debut English-language single, “Last Goodbye,” via Universal Music Brasil, in partnership with MCA.  The track has garnered more than one million streams in the first month since its release.

Born in Votuporanga, São Paulo, Mioto began playing guitar at six years old and wrote his first song at age 10. By 13, he was already performing professionally and building the foundation for a career that would eventually include nine albums and three live DVD projects. He has amassed 12 million followers across his platforms and over seven million monthly listeners on Spotify.

“Gustavo Mioto represents a new generation of global artists—talents who can honor their local roots while speaking to audiences everywhere. His move into English-language country music reflects both his artistic ambition and the increasingly borderless nature of today’s music industry. We are thrilled to partner with Gustavo, MCA, and WME as he continues to build meaningful connections with fans around the world through exceptional songwriting and authentic storytelling,” says Paulo Lima, President, Universal Music Brazil.

“I have always been a fan of Country music, but there was one specific day that changed the entire trajectory of my life. I was watching TV and caught the CMT Crossroads episode with Keith Urban and John Mayer. It absolutely blew my mind. In that moment, everything clicked. I saw how you could combine the melancholic soul of John Mayer with the Country-rock energy of Keith Urban. It was the perfect blend of emotional depth and rockstar performance. That exact collaboration is the reason I picked up the guitar and started to play,” says Mioto.

“Gustavo’s passion for country music is unmistakable,” Ami Brown, Vice President, International Marketing, MCA. “Rather than simply recording an English-language project, he immersed himself in Nashville’s songwriting community, collaborated with some of our city’s incredible creatives, and took the time to understand the culture and storytelling that define the genre. ‘Last Goodbye’ is just the beginning. We’re excited to help introduce Gustavo to country audiences around the world and continue building a bridge between Nashville and one of the most vibrant music markets in the world.”

Mioto is represented by WME.

“Coming from Brazil, where Gustavo has played for over a million fans at a single Carnival show and performs more than 200 dates a year, starting from the ground up in North America is a testament to his dedication. Building a lasting, global career requires a solid foundation, that’s why he spent months immersed in the Nashville songwriting community collaborating with some of Music City’s most accomplished writers. The momentum behind his debut English-language country single ‘Last Goodbye’—which earned over 1 million streams in its first month—gives us a fantastic starting point for this exciting next chapter,” shares WME’s Nate Towne. “We are focused on building a bridge between his international audiences, one song and one show at a time.”

Cody Jinks will release an expanded version of his 11th studio album, In My Blood (Deluxe) July 24 via his label, Late August Records. In conjunction with the announcement, Jinks has dropped a brand new track, “Good Man,” from the new project.

“Good Man” explores the different roads a man can travel and the decisions that shape who he becomes, and reflects on strength, responsibility, and self-discipline. Thoughtful and introspective, the track serves as a reminder that being a good man is not about avoiding strength, but learning how to wield it with purpose and restraint.

In My Blood (Deluxe) marks the one-year anniversary of the release of In My Blood, and Jinks is celebrating and thanking fans for their support of the album with three new songs available exclusively as part of the digital deluxe edition. The deluxe edition expands on the original album with three new tracks, including “Good Man,” “Know It All,” “Jesus and the Devil,” and the previously released acoustic rendition of fan favorite “Lonely Man.”

“This is the super duper deluxe special edition one year anniversary of In My Blood,” says Jinks. “One of my favorite records that we’ve ever recorded. It has three brand new songs on it. We hope that you dig it, be on the lookout for it.”

This summer, Jinks is joining Five Finger Death Punch’s “20th Anniversary World Tour” as a special guest with stops including Saratoga Springs, Toronto, Milwaukee, St. Louis, and more.

In My Blood (Deluxe) Track List:
1. “Better Than the Bottle”
2. “Lost Highway”
3. “The Others”
4. “In My Blood” (ft. Blackberry Smoke)
5. “Something Wicked This Way Comes”
6. “See the Man”
7. “When You Can’t Remember”
8. “Lonely Man”
9. “Monster”
10. “Found”
11. “When Time Didn’t Fly”
12. “Lonely Man (One Take Acoustic)”
13. “Know It All”
14. “Good Man”
15. “Jesus and the Devil”

Pictured (Back Row, L-R): Rusty Gaston (SMP), Travis Chaney (Ace High Music), Cam Caldwell (SMP). (Front Row, L-R): Abigail Wate Ayala (Ace High Music), Chris Sligh, Chris Poole (Ace High Music)

Chris Sligh has signed with Sony Music Publishing and Ace High Music.

Sligh has earned more than 200 cuts and multiple No. 1 singles with Rascal Flatts, Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, Josh Ross, Austin Giorgio and more.

His credits include Rascal Flatts’ chart-topping, GRAMMY-nominated hit “Here Comes Goodbye,” Nate Smith’s Platinum-certified hit “Wreckage,” Bailey Zimmerman’s “Never Leave,” as well as his own single “Empty Me,” which won BMI’s Christian Song of the Year award in 2010. Most recently, Sligh collaborated on Austin Michael’s new record Lonestar, with tracks “Movin’ On” and “Least Of My Worries.”

“Ace High is the publishing company we as writers dream of – attentive and challenging; cheerleaders and critics when they need to be; friends and champions,” shares Sligh. “Travis, Poole & Abigail are all of the above. To partner with Sony and Ace High? Years ago, when I came back to music, my first dream publisher was Sony. I’m proud to call Ace High and Sony Music Publishing home!”

“Chris has built an incredible career by consistently creating songs that connect at the highest level. Beyond the accolades and hit records, what stands out most is his creative intuition, versatility and deep understanding of artists and songs. We’re honored to partner with someone of his caliber and excited for what’s ahead with Chris, Ace High and Sony Music Publishing,” adds Chris Poole, Ace High Music VP and Partner.

“Chris is a singular talent with a strong creative instinct that continues to rise above,” says Rusty Gaston, CEO, Sony Music Publishing Nashville. “We’re thrilled to welcome Chris to the SMP family alongside our partners at Ace High, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to support the next chapter of his already remarkable career.”