BMG Nashville has promoted Kelsey Worley to Sr. Director of Creative and hired Amy Hendon Scott as Director of Creative.

Worley, who relocated to Nashville from Los Angeles earlier this year, will continue to be responsible for developing and signing both established and rising talent, and working with BMG’s roster of songwriters, which includes Emily Landis, Stephen Wilson Jr., Claire Douglas, Drew Kennedy, Austin Nivarel, and Logan Wall, among others. The Berklee College of Music graduate began her career at Interscope Records as an Executive Assistant to the CEO, John Janick. She was then promoted to the position of A&R Manager for the rosters of Interscope Records, Geffen Records, and Darkroom Records.

“Kelsey is an amazing song person. She knows songwriters. She has a heart for both,” says Chris Oglesby, VP Creative. “Her determination has been on full display since arriving from L.A. Armed with a label and publishing skill set, she has opened up opportunities for our writers and their songs across all genres. In a very short time, she has made herself a part of the Music Row community, and we’re excited to have her on our team.”

As Director of Creative, Scott will also be working with BMG’s songwriter roster as well as developing and signing new and established talent. She brings her wealth of experience in publishing and artist development to BMG from Liv Write Play, with previous stops at Wide Open Music and HoriPro Entertainment Group.

“Amy is a well-respected Music Row veteran,” states Oglesby. “She rounds out our team with experience that adds value to everyone. She brings our BMG family a broader depth and knowledge. She knows writers, and she knows exactly what to do with their songs and calendars.”

Both reporting to Oglesby, Worley can be reached at kelsey.worley@bmg.com and Scott can be reached at amy.scott@bmg.com.

Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Jeffrey Steele and Grammy-winning songwriter, artist, and the voice of Creed, Scott Stapp, will headline Operation Song’s 10th Anniversary Show at The Franklin Theater on Dec. 5.

Echoing past variety shows which entertained troops overseas, the evening will include hit songwriters and veterans performing songs from five eras of service–from WWII to Afghanistan. The audience of civilians, active-duty military, veterans, and Gold Star families will enjoy a social hour, entertainment, and live and silent auctions, including a Bourbon raffle which also can be bid on from home.

Hosted by Sirius XM The Highway’s Storme Warren, the evening marks the organization’s first large-scale fundraiser in Music City with hopes of becoming an annual event. Tickets for the night are on sale now.

“If there was ever a show that demonstrates the healing power of music, this is it. From heartbreaking to humorous to sentimental, these songs, and the stories behind them, hit every note,” shares Operation Song Founder and Grammy-nominated songwriter Bob Regan. “Bringing Nashville’s music and military communities together makes for an incredibly powerful presentation.”

U.S. Navy Desert Storm Veteran & Operation Song’s Board President, Bob Leonard adds, “For service members, discretion is as important as valor, so putting personal, visceral experiences into words can be a challenge. The songwriters we work with are true professionals who help translate veterans’ stories of sacrifice, comradery, and loyalty into compelling, relatable songs.”

Operation Song pairs accomplished songwriters with veterans to help them tell their stories through song. Proceeds from this and other events around the country in 2023 will benefit Operation Song’s year-round work.

Kyle Coulahan has signed a publishing deal with Big Yellow Dog Music.

A Florida native, Coulahan got an introduction to Nashville from producer Chips Moman, who took him under his wing and showed him around Music City. Since then, he has spent time honing his songwriting craft and has written songs with Bobby Pinson, Clint Daniels, and others. He is working on new music for release in 2023.

“When I heard Kyle Coulahan’s voice singing the hits he walked in with, I knew immediately we had a ringer,” says Big Yellow Dog Music co-owner and CEO Carla Wallace. “His work ethic and charm are a nice addition to the hits. Thanks to Jacee Badauex for bringing this one to Big Yellow Dog.”

Renowned songwriter Liz Rose has renewed her global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music.

The Grammy, CMA, ACM, and SESAC Songwriter of the Year recipient is one of the first two songwriters to be inducted into the National Music Publishers’ Association, and was recently nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Rose also received the 2012 ACM Award for Song of the Year for Eli Young Band’s “Crazy Girl,” and in 2015, won Song Of The Year at the CMA Awards and the Grammy for Best Country Song for writing “Girl Crush” by Little Big Town.

“I hope everyone understands that Liz is a modern-day legend in our business,” explains Ben Vaughn, President & CEO, Warner Chappell Music, Nashville. “She’s a world-renowned lyricist, successful business owner, noted advocate for songwriter rights at the highest level of government, engaged board member, and a fiercely loyal friend to all in her world. I’ve been fortunate enough to partner with her for over a decade and I cannot understate how passionate and dedicated she is to her craft. Our entire Warner Chappell team is so proud to be a part of the next chapter in her historic body of work.”

Rose moved to Nashville in the mid ’90s and began writing songs at the age of 37. One of her first cuts was for Gary Allan, “Songs About Rain,” which became a top 20 country hit. She soon became a frequent collaborator to Taylor Swift, co-writing 16 songs with the superstar, including the No. 1 crossover hits “Teardrops on My Guitar;” “You Belong With Me,” which won the 2010 BMI Award for Song of the Year; “Tim McGraw;” “White Horse,” which won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Country Song; and “All Too Well,” among others.

She also co-wrote the 10 minute version of Swift’s “All Too Well,” from the iconic Red (Taylor’s Version) album, which landed at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and just received a nomination for Song of the Year at the upcoming 65th Grammy Awards. Rose also recently collaborated with Miranda Lambert on her album Wildcard, with five cuts including “It All Comes Out In The Wash,” which was nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Song in 2020.

Other recent credits include “Hummingbird” by Maren Morris, “No Choice” by Ingrid Andress, “Three Whiskeys And The Truth” and “Something Strong” by Little Big Town, “Better Strangers” by Karley Scott Collins, and a sync placement with “The Card You Gamble”–the theme song for the new Fox series Monarch. Rose also has two cuts on Parker McCollum’s upcoming project, and has also penned songs for Tim McGraw, Dan + Shay, Allison Krauss, Blake Shelton, Lee Ann Womack, Chris Young, Bonnie Raitt, and more.

In the midst of a career telling other people’s stories, Rose debuted an album of her own life story, Swimming Alone, in 2016. She serves on the board of directors for the CMA and Nashville Songwriters Association International. A successful publisher, she launched Liz Rose Music with her son, Scott Ponce, in 2010 as a home for burgeoning songwriters.

“I can’t think of a better partner and champion than Warner Chappell to continue this crazy songwriter journey with,” notes Rose. “I look forward to the future with Ben Vaughn and the entire team!”