David Garcia has renewed his global publishing deal with Spirit Music Group. Additionally, Spirit Music Group has acquired Garcia’s co-publishing, writer’s share and producer rights to specific songs. In 2019, Spirit Music Group first signed Garcia, which included acquiring his existing catalog and securing a publishing deal for his future works.

“David Garcia is one of one,” shares Frank Rogers, Chief Creative Officer, Spirit Music Group/CEO, Spirit Music Nashville. “David is a force as a songwriter, producer and musician. He writes greats songs, helps artists reach their full potential in the studio and works as hard as anybody in the industry. It has been a joy to partner with David and we are thrilled to continue our relationship into the future!”

“The team at Spirit Music Group, both in Nashville and New York, have been amazing partners,” adds Garcia. “I can proudly say that it is a place where music creators are loved and appreciated. I am grateful for Frank Rogers’ and Jon Singer’s [Chairman, Spirit Music Group] continued support. I am looking forward to more great years ahead with them, and the entire Spirit team.”

Garcia is a four-time Grammy Award winning record producer and songwriter, and has achieved chart-topping success across multiple genres, with 26 No. 1 songs to his name. His early success was with Christian music, where he produced and co-wrote several hit songs. He has been named ASCAP’s Christian Songwriter of the Year twice, written three of ASCAP’s Christian Song of the Year, and has garnered nine Dove Awards.

In 2016, Garcia marked his first No. 1 song in country as producer and co-writer of Kip Moore’s “More Girls Like You.” His multi-genre success continued in 2017 when he produced and co-wrote four tracks on alternative rapper NF’s platinum-selling album Perception.

Garcia also co-wrote and produced cross-genre mega hit “Meant to Be” with Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line. It made history as the longest-charting No. 1 song on the Billboard Country Music Chart, holding the top spot for 50 weeks and breaking multiple Billboard records. The tune has sold over 10 million copies and has earned Diamond certification from the RIAA. In the same year, Garcia worked with Carrie Underwood, co-producing her album Cry Pretty and co-writing six tracks, including “Southbound.”

He has received several accolades, including the 2018 Spotify Secret Genius Award for country music and the 2019 ACM Award for Music Event of the Decade. Garcia has written and produced chart-topping hits for artists like Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley, Chris Tomlin, Tyler Hubbard and Hardy, among others.

Garcia was represented in the transaction by Derek Crownover and Megan Pekar of Loeb and Loeb.

Kobalt Music has launched new publishing platform KOSIGN, designed to empower artists, songwriters and producers to collect their publishing royalties seamlessly.

KOSIGN aims to provide a flexible, frictionless alternative to traditional publishing deals, offering artists and songwriters the tools, insights and transparency they need to take full control of their global publishing income. Kobalt estimates there is over $1 billion publishing royalties to collect for this underserved market every year, and KOSIGN is built to help artists claim it.

“For too long, talented emerging artists have struggled to navigate the complexities of music publishing and collect the royalties they’ve rightfully earned,” says Laurent Hubert, CEO of Kobalt. “KOSIGN removes those barriers, giving songwriters a clear, accessible path to manage their publishing with the same power and sophistication previously reserved for major artists and songwriters.”

Built on Kobalt’s global infrastructure, KOSIGN offers a streamlined, intuitive experience that makes publishing simple, efficient, and transparent. According to Kobalt, key features of the new platform include:

– Global Royalty Collection – Collects publishing royalties directly from DSPs in most territories, powered by the same platform trusted by Kobalt’s top-tier clients.
– Seamless Song Registration – One streamlined interface to submit songs for global registration, handled by Kobalt’s expert admin team.
– Real-Time Transparency – Track earnings by territory, platform, and song.
– Total Flexibility – A rolling-term agreement, with ability to move elsewhere at any time.
– Full Ownership – Songwriters keep 100% of their copyrights.
– Expert Support – Backed by Kobalt’s world-class publishing admin team.
– Selective Platform — Open via application and invite-only, ensuring top-tier admin quality.

“KOSIGN is more than just a platform—it’s a movement,” says Jeannette Perez, President & Chief Commercial Officer of Kobalt. “It’s about giving artists and songwriters the freedom and support they deserve to thrive in today’s music industry. Whether you’re an emerging artist building your career or an established songwriter looking for more flexibility, KOSIGN gives you the tools, transparency, and expertise to succeed.”

Charley Crockett has announced a new round of dates on his “Lonesome Drifter Tour.”

Crockett and his band the Blue Drifters will make stops in markets including Tucson, Sioux City, Boise, Salt Lake City and more, including a stop at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on June 25.

Next month, Crockett will perform alongside Willie Nelson & Family at the Luck Reunion on March 13, and just four days later, he will headline his largest show yet at NRG Stadium during the 2025 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on March 17. The Lone Star native will play songs from his catalogue, as well as preview songs from his upcoming new album Lonesome Drifter, due out March 14 via Island Records, Crockett’s first release for the label. The project was recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles and co-produced by Crockett and Shooter Jennings.

Tickets go on sale for the latest round of “Lonesome Drifter Tour” dates this Friday (Feb. 28).

“Lonesome Drifter Tour” Added Dates:
June 3 – Tucson, AZ – Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
June 6 – Valley Center, CA – Harrah’s Resort Southern California
June 7 – Berkley, CA – The Greek Theatre
June 8 – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24
June 10 – Big Sur, CA – Henry Miller Memorial Library
June 11 – Big Sur, CA – Henry Miller Memorial Library
June 23 – Sioux City, IA – Orpheum Theatre
June 25 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
June 27 – Livingston, MT – Pine Creek Lodge
June 29 – Emigrant, MT – The Old Saloon
July 1 – Boise, ID – Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden
July 2 – Salt Lake City, UT – Granary Live
July 5 – Taos, NM – Kit Carson Park

Major Bob Music has elevated and expanded three of its team members. Andy Friday has risen to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Emily Hasty to Creative Director. Aubrey Daniels has been recruited serve as Head of Publishing.

Working with Bob and Mike Doyle for over 15 years, Friday will oversee all companies owned by Doyle in his newly created position of COO. He also handles day-to-day management for Treaty Oak Revival in a co-management partnership with Eli Kidd of EKidd Artist Management, longtime manager of the band. Previously Major Bob’s Head of Publishing, Friday signed Zach Top and Treaty Oak Revival to Major Bob Music/Bob Doyle & Associates.

Daniels, a Michigan native and Belmont alum, moved to Nashville in 2012. She brings to the role years of experience working closely with writers, artists and labels promoting songs between various publishing companies including Bluewater Music, SNG Music and KP Entertainment’s publishing arm.

An MTSU alum hailing from East Tennessee, Hasty first interned at Major Bob in 2022 and officially joining the team as Administrative Assistant in 2023, soon promoted to Creative Coordinator. She officially signed her first writer, Anslee Davidson, in September of 2023.

“Emily is an extremely hard worker and has risen quickly through the ranks due to her passion and dedication for songwriters,” shares Friday. “Everyone that knows Aubrey will tell you she’s a true song person, I can’t think of anyone better to run a publishing company than her. We’re honored to have Aubrey join our Major Bob team.”