Beth Rasnick Rises To Chief Of Staff At Gibson Brands

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Beth Rasnick

Beth Rasnick has been promoted to Chief of Staff to the CEO at Gibson Brands.

In her new role, Rasnick will act strategically as representative for the office of the CEO internally and externally, collaborating with Gibson leadership and extended teams to determine and prioritize business strategies and action plans. She will lead the CEO Office with sponsored high-impact projects, as well as strategic business initiatives from ideation to implementation.

Throughout nearly a decade at Gibson, Rasnick has held key positions spanning finance, accounting, treasury, business acquisitions and divestitures, transformation initiatives and corporate strategy. She is also an emerging player of rhythm guitar, which she has learned from her father. Prior to joining Gibson, Rasnick held leadership positions in Voya, Inc.’s strategic finance group, including during the company’s IPO and rebranding initiatives. She began her career at Ernst & Young serving multiple clients in Ernst & Young’s assurance practice, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Georgia.

“Beth will be instrumental in driving our strategic priorities, leveraging 130 years of history shaping the sound of music, and focusing on our future through strategic actions in service to music fans around the world,” says Cesar Gueikian, President and Interim CEO, Gibson Brands.

“I’m honored and so excited to be taking on this important role in leading Gibson Brands into the future alongside an exceptionally talented team whom I know very well,” says Rasnick. “My focus will continue to be on shaping our thriving world class instruments, sound and media/entertainment business across the global landscape and supporting our team through the limitless opportunities ahead.”

SESAC Music Group Acquires Music Services

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Lynn Lowe, President of Music Services

SESAC Music Group has acquired Music Services, a music administration organization servicing publishers and labels with their own proprietary licensing and royalty management database program.

Music Services offers a comprehensive set of back-office administrative services including song registration, licensing, royalty collections, copyright clearances and more. For over 35 years, Music Services has been a partner to more than 250 companies, issuing over 262,000 licenses. The company will remain in their Nashville headquarters and will continue to function as a standalone business within SESAC Music Group under the leadership of Lynn Lowe, Music Services President, who has been with the company for 15 years.

“We are thrilled to bring our licensing and administration services and over thirty years of experience to SESAC Music Group, a company that is so clearly aligned with our mission to support creators and independent publishers,” says Lowe. “The entire leadership team shares our vision and is eager to support our goal for continued growth, and we look forward to working together for many years.”

“We are honored to have Music Services in the SESAC Music Group family,” says SESAC Music Group Chairman and CEO John Josephson. “The quality of their label and publishing services and integrity of the team is unparalleled, and we are excited to help them expand their reach to a broader set of independent labels and publishers globally.”

Karl Michael Signs Global Publishing Deal With Peermusic

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Karl Michael. Photo: Jeremy Cowart

British recording artist and songwriter Karl Michael has signed an exclusive global co-publishing deal with Peermusic Nashville.

Originally from London, Michael fell in love with rap, soul and R&B as a youngster and supplemented his natural gifts with a fierce work ethic. During a decade spent chasing his musical dreams, he landed a couple of major record deals, which unfortunately fell apart before they could get off the ground. He also later became a contestant on UK’s edition of The Voice.

On one of his trips to Nashville, he began penning material for himself, writing a series of singles—starting with “Highs And The Lows”—that would land him his first deal as a solo artist. Recorded with producers Jon Levine (Dua Lipa, Alessia Cara) and Scott Spock (Rihanna, Britney Spears), the pop tunes hinted at everything from James Arthur and Musiq Soulchild to Maroon 5 and Sam Smith, as they reflected on the emotional rollercoaster of Michael’s personal and professional life. 

Michael moved to Nashville in 2020, and following a European tour opening for Teddy Swims in May 2022, began working on his next EP, with plans to release new material in the fall of 2023. He has written with some of the biggest names in music, such as Bruno Mars with “Can We Dance,” which has racked up more than 81 million streams on Spotify. Other collaborators/co-writers include Yungblud (“Loner”), Teddy Swims (“Liar”), Mitchel Tenpenny (“Save Me”), Dallas Wilson, Spencer Rabin, On The Outside and more. 

“I’m very excited about Karl Michael coming to peermusic. Karl is one of the best singers in town and writing some of my new favorite songs. You can feel his energy and excitement when he is in the building,” shares Michael Knox, President of Peermusic Nashville.

Michael adds, “Working with the team at Peermusic is a dream come true. This is a team of outstanding music publishers and to be able to leverage their global reach and network is a great opportunity.”

Musicians Hall Of Fame Rehomes Downtown Nashville’s Chet Atkins Statue

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Pictured (L-R): c.g.p., John Knowles; artist/comedian, Ray Stevens; sculptor, Russell Faxon; President of the American Federation of Musicians Nashville Chapter, Dave Pomeroy; CEO, Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, Linda Chambers; country music artist and c.g.p., Steve Wariner. Photo: Jacquelyn Marushka

The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum hosted a ceremony on June 9 to unveil the beloved Chet Atkins bronze statue, which was recently displaced from its home of 23 years at the corner of 5th and Union in downtown Nashville. The statue will now reside at the museum.

The ceremony to celebrate the most photographed statue in Nashville was hosted by the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum’s CEO, Linda Chambers, and country artist, legendary guitarist and Musicians Hall of Fame Inductee, Steve Wariner.

Other special guests at the unveiling of the likeness of the guitar master included Dave Pomeroy, President of the American Federation of Musicians Nashville Chapter; Russell Faxon, sculptor; John Knowles, certified guitar player, and singer, comedian and Musicians Hall of Fame Inductee Ray Stevens.

Sony Music Publishing Nashville Signs Seth Mosley

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Pictured (L-R, bottom row): Carter Hammond, Seth Mosley and Rusty Gaston; (L-R, top row): Bryan Coleman and Kenley Flynn

Sony Music Publishing Nashville has signed award-winning songwriter, producer and musician Seth Mosley to a global publishing agreement.

Mosley is a two-time Grammy winner who has also won multiple Dove Awards, Billboard’s No.1 Christian Producer of the Year and SESAC’s Songwriter of the Year. He co-wrote Colton Dixon’s “Build a Boat,” which landed at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs and Christian AC Airplay charts and has achieved hit collaborations with For King & Country including “Fix My Eyes” and “Joy.”

Mosley co-wrote Gabby Barrett’s latest single “Glory Days,” which impacted country radio on Monday (June 12) and was the most-added single of the week. Mosley also has upcoming releases with Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Madeline Edwards and Kylie Morgan.

“Working with Seth is an absolute dream. His work ethic, talent and character are all first-class. We are so grateful for his belief in SMP Nashville to take his already decorated career to the next level,” shares Sony Music Publishing Nashville’s Senior Director, Creative A&R, Kenley Flynn.

“I’m so thankful to be partnered with Sony. They have the best publishing team in the business. It’s an honor to work with people who take our songs as seriously as we do as writers. I genuinely feel like I have incredible champions in Kenley, Rusty [Gaston], and the rest of the top-notch creative crew. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else,” says Mosley.

Joey Hendricks Signs Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell & Daschent

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Pictured (L-R): Spencer Nohe (WCM), Amanda Roach (WCM), Bryce Sherlow (WCM), Sophie Hopkins (WCM), BJ Hill (WCM), Christina Wiltshire (WCM), Joey Hendricks, Dane Schmidt (daschent), Benji Amaefule (WCM), Alex Cheatham (WCM), Jake Moss (daschent), Alexa Morris (WCM), Sara Latimer (WCM), Ben Vaughn (WCM)

Warner Chappell Music and Dane Schmidt‘s Daschent have signed singer-songwriter Joey Hendricks to an exclusive artist development and worldwide publishing agreement.

Hendricks moved to Nashville from Washington state in 2018. He has written songs for Lady A, Nate Smith, Avenue Beat and Eric Ethridge. He recently released a new single, “Wild Wind,” which he co-wrote with Emily Shackelton and Andy Skib. On Friday (June 16) he will release his latest single “Run Away,” which he co-wrote alongside Aaron Espe.

Hendricks is set to release his debut album next year, which also includes co-writes with songwriters Steve Moakler, Devin Dawson, Lori McKenna, Dan Layus, Ben Chapman, Meg McRee, Savana Santos, Jaida Dreyer, Tawgs Salter and Michael Whitworth.

Weekly Register: Jelly Roll Claims Top Country Album Debut

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Jelly Roll‘s first country project Whitsitt Chapel has claimed the top debut on the country albums chart this week, landing at No. 2—and No. 3 overall—with 90K in total consumption (63K album only/31 million song streams) according to Luminate data.

Morgan Wallen‘s One Thing At A Time maintains its No. 1 streak with 117K (4.7K album only/141 million song streams). His Dangerous: The Double Album moves to No. 3 with 46K (971 album only/58 million song streams). Zach Bryan‘s American Heartbreak stays at No. 4 with 32K (21K album only/38 million song streams), and Luke Combs‘ Gettin’ Old lands at No. 5 with 32K (1.9K album only/36 million song streams).

The top country streaming songs remain the same this week.

Wallen’s “Last Night” rests at No. 1 with 24 million new streams, adding to 517 million RTD. Combs’ cover of “Fast Car” takes No. 2 again with 16 million streams, adding to 155 million RTD. Bryan’s “Something In The Orange” bides at No. 3 with 13 million new streams, adding to 698 million RTD. Wallen’s “Thinkin’ Bout Me” stays at No. 4 with 12 million streams, adding to 192 million RTD, while “You Proof” persists at No. 5 with 11 million new streams, adding to 628 million RTD.

Brent Cobb Follows His ‘Southern Star’ On New Project Out This Fall

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Painting: Suzie Leiber

Brent Cobb will release his new album, Southern Star, on Sept. 22 via Ol’ Buddy Records/Thirty Tigers. The title track from the new collection is out now.

The project is Cobb’s first self-produced album, and was recorded at Macon’s famed Capricorn Sound Studios. A love-letter to his Southern roots, Southern Star is filled with the sounds and stories of Cobb’s home state of Georgia. Across the collection’s ten tracks, Cobb finds beauty in the small moments as he explores seemingly simple themes and pays tribute to the region that influenced so many legendary artists.

“You know how when you’re growing up, you’re told that if you ever get lost out there, look for the northern star to help find direction back home? Well, I’m from Georgia. So, I always look for the southern star,” explains Cobb. “This album, the songs, the sounds… it’s all a product of where I’m from both musically and environmentally. Historically and presently, that place also happens to be the same place that cultivated a good many of the most influential artists in the whole world of music. Music as we know it would not exist without the American south. It’s funky and sentimental. It’s simple and complex.”

In celebration of the new album, Cobb will embark on a headlining tour this fall with stops at Austin’s Parish, Dallas’ Studio at The Factory, Los Angeles’ Troubadour, San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall, New York’s Bowery Ballroom, Lexington’s The Burl, Atlanta’s Terminal West, Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl and more. He’ll also join Luke Combs on his sold-out “World Tour” this summer as well as select dates with Whiskey Myers and The Steel Woods.

Southern Star Track Listing:
1. “Southern Star”
2. “It’s a Start”
3. “Livin’ the Dream”
4. “Patina”
5. “‘On’t Know When”
6. “Kick the Can”
7. “Devil Ain’t Done”
8. “When Country Came Back to Town”
9. “Miss Ater”
10. “Shade Tree”

Brandy Clark Confirms Fall Headlining Tour For Self-Titled Album

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Brandy Clark. Photo: Victoria Stevens

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and musician Brandy Clark will embark on her headlining tour this fall, stopping in Indianapolis’ The Vogue, Chicago’s Thalia Hall, Minneapolis’ Cedar Cultural Center and Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, among many others.

The upcoming tour celebrates Clark’s new self-titled album, which released on May 19 to overwhelming acclaim. Produced by nine-time Grammy winner Brandi Carlile and released via Warner Records, Brandy Clark features the most raw and intimate recordings of Clark’s decade-long career and showcases her versatility across 11 songs that span the emotional spectrum.

“This album is a return home to me in many ways. Musically it’s the rawest I’ve been since 12 Stories and maybe even rawer,” shares Clark. “My hope is that anyone who hears this album will feel the heart that I put into every note of it.”

The release adds to another landmark year for the Tony-nominee, who also won Outstanding Music at the 67th Drama Desk Awards for Shucked, the hit new musical comedy she composed the music and lyrics for alongside longtime collaborator, Shane McAnally.

Tickets will be available for presale starting tomorrow (June 13) at 10:00am local time with general sales following for the October and November dates this Friday  (June 16) at 10:00am local time. For more information, click here.

“Brandy Clark On Tour” Dates: 
*with Mary Chapin Carpenter
#with Brandi Carlile
June 16-18—Kent, UK—Black Deer Festival
June 24—Katonah, NY—American Roots Music Festival
June 25—Vienna, VA—Out & About Festival at Wolf Trap
Aug. 6—Richmond, VA—The National*
Aug. 8—Wilmington, NC—Greenfield Lake Amphitheater*
Aug. 9—Charleston, SC—Charleston Music Hall*
Aug. 10—Greensboro, NC—Carolina Theatre*
Aug. 11—Charlotte, NC—The Knight Theater*
Aug. 17—Madison, WI August 17—Breese Stevens Field#
Aug. 18—Beverly, MA—The Cabot*
Aug. 19—Portland, ME—State Theatre*
Aug. 20—Nashua, NH—Nashua Center for the Arts*
Aug. 22—Northampton, MA—Academy of Music Theatre*
Aug. 31—Highland Park, IL—Ravinia Festival#
Sept. 14—Louisville, KY—Bourbon & Beyond Festival
Oct. 18—Indianapolis, IN—The Vogue
Oct. 19—Chicago, IL—Thalia Hall
Oct. 20—Minneapolis, MN—The Cedar Cultural Center
Oct. 21—Stoughton, WI—Stoughton Opera House
Oct. 24—St. Louis, MO—Delmar Hall
Oct. 25—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
Oct. 29—Seattle, WA—Washington Hall
Oct. 30—Portland, OR—Aladdin Theater
Nov. 2—Grass Valley, CA—The Center for the Arts
Nov. 3—San Francisco, CA—Bimbo’s 365 Club
Nov. 4—West Hollywood, CA—Troubadour
March 1-8, 2024—Miami, FL—Cayamo Cruise

Industry Ink: Dustin Lynch, Jelly Roll, Craig Campbell, More

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Dustin Lynch Brings His Pool Situation To Margaritaville Nashville

Dustin Lynch performs at his Pool Situation event. Photo: Jack Owens

Dustin Lynch took over the rooftop pool at Margaritaville Hotel Nashville on Saturday (June 10) for a Music City edition of his popular annual Pool Situation Parties. After launching the first country music-themed, full-weekend pool party of its kind in Sin City in June 2021, Lynch punched up all the “Party Mode” entertainment during CMA Fest’s 50th anniversary weekend.

Bringing the iconic spinning wheel from his long-standing eight-year-running Pool Party bash during Luke Bryan’s annual Crash My Playa, the free event served up shots, mullets (ready with a barber onstage) and more. Surprise artists mixed in with Lynch performing his top hits, such as MacKenzie Porter, Little Big Town and Lynch’s mentee Austin McNeill from the 2023 Tractor Supply Emerging Artists Program.

 

Jelly Roll Reaches Billionaire Status Pandora Style

Pictured (L-R): Pandora’s Johnny Chiang and Buzz Brainard, Artist Jelly Roll, Pandora’s Bekah Digby, BBR’s John Carroll, Pandora’s Chris Patyk and Alina Thompson, BBR’s JoJamie Hahr and Chris Loss. Photo: Ryan Postas for SiriusXM

Jelly Roll was honored last week by Pandora as a Pandora Billionaire, recognizing over a Billion career streams on the platform. The rising star was also honored as the Billboard 2023 Breakthrough Artist after being revealed as the cover of Billboard’s Country Power Player Issue.

Jelly Roll also made his official CMA Fest performance debut last week with a surprise appearance Friday night at Nissan Stadium, where he performed “Need a Favor” and “Son of a Sinner.”

 

Craig Campbell’s ‘Outskirts Of Heaven’ Goes Gold

Pictured (L-R): Kinkead Entertainment Agency’s Michelle Barnett, Nathan Brewer, Ben Costello, Bob Kinkead and Julie Devereux; Maddy Grossl, Maddog Management; Craig Campbell; producer Mickey Jack Cones; Mindy Campbell; Kinkead’s Greg Scott; Preslee Campbell; Craig Campbell, Campbell Entertainment

Craig Campbell was halfway through his set on the Dr. Pepper AMP Stage at CMA Fest last weekend when his manager, Maddy Grossl, interrupted him with news that his hit “Outskirts of Heaven” was certified Gold. Grossl, Craig’s wife and daughter, producer Mickey Jack Cones, and much Campbell’s team came on stage to deliver a plaque and celebrate the occasion. Originally released in 2016, the song has received over 51 million streams on Spotify alone.

“I knew we were close, and I knew we would get there one day,” said Campbell. “We couldn’t have done it without all these folks on stage, especially my wife Mindy, my daughters, Maddy, this entire team and especially the fans. This one’s for you all!”

 

Ryman Auditorium Unveils New Ford VIP Lounge

Pictured (L-R): Matthew Schuster, SVP Strategy and Business Development, Opry Entertainment Group; Sean Lupton, VP Brand Partnerships, Opry Entertainment Group; Hannah and Matthew Barker, Two Rivers Ford Dealership; Gary Levy, General Manager, Ryman Auditorium). Photo: Catherine Powell

Ryman Auditorium has unveiled a new Ford VIP Lounge in partnership with Mid-South Ford Dealers. The Ford Lounge is part of a $1.3 million investment at the Mother Church that also includes a new retail shop, which opened in March. Following a ribbon cutting earlier in the day, the new space welcomed guests for the first time at Marty Stuart’s Annual Late-Night Jam.

The new VIP lounge offers exclusive entry to the show, private restrooms, hor d’oeurves, cocktails and soft drinks, as well as a commemorative Hatch Print Show of that night’s show. Entry to the Ford VIP Lounge is available as an add-on with concert ticket purchase for an additional $100. To celebrate the new space, the Ryman and its partners will surprise guests with giveaways and VIP upgrades each month throughout the year.

“We are always looking for new ways to elevate the guest experience at the Ryman,” says Gary Levy, General Manager of Ryman Auditorium. “We are fortunate that Ford shares our passion for creating unforgettable moments, and we are thrilled the new Ford Lounge will provide such a unique experience for fans while visiting the Ryman.”

 

Trend Management Opens Music City Office

Pictured (L-R): Marlena Hurlbut, Trend Senior Talent Manager, Sarah Kerstetter, Trend Senior Talent Manager, Courtney Stevener, Trend Director of Talent Management, McKenna Monk, Trend Senior Talent Manager, Alexa D’Amato, Trend Talent Manager, Faye Halligan, Trend Director of Talent Relations, and Morgann Westmoreland, Trend Senior Talent Manager. Photo: Lovers of Love Photography

Full-service talent management agency Trend Management has expanded to Nashville in addition to its Houston headquarters and bi-coastal representation in New York City and L.A. Founded in 2019, Trend Management’s expansion to Nashville will allow for continued growth for the company as it follows CEO and founder Ted Raad’s mission to provide a client-first experience that advocates for the creators, their personal brands and their individual entrepreneurial opportunities.

Trend’s Nashville team includes Senior Talent Manager McKenna Monk, a Nashville native and granddaughter of the late revered radio personality Charlie Monk. The company represents a roster of influencers, creators and entertainers across the lifestyle, fashion and entertainment industries, including internet personality and entrepreneur Jaclyn Hill, actress and former Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi, lifestyle influencers Alexa Anglin, Caleigh Ryan, (wife of country artist Hardy) and viral TikTok creator and internet personality, Danae Hays, among many others.