Music News (11/18/15)

Sony/ATV Missi Gallimore Partner for Co-Publishing Deal

Pictured (L-R): Troy Tomlinson, Sony/ATV; Hannah Williams, Sony/ATV; Tommy Cecil; Missi Gallimore; Tom Luteran, Sony/ATV; Noah McPike, attorney; Ed Williams, Sony/ATV.

Sony/ATV and Missi Gallimore have partnered to sign songwriter-producer Tommy Cecil to a co-publishing deal.

Cecil co-wrote the current Luke Bryan single, “Home Alone Tonight,” and has upcoming cuts from Parmalee, Jake Owen, Thompson Square and more.

Demolition Signs Megan Conner

Pictured (L-R): Abbe Nameche, plugger/consultant; Jon D’Agostino, Demolition President; Steve Bloch, plugger/consultant; Megan Conner; Shane Barrett, plugger/consultant.

Nashville’s Demolition Music Publishing is proud to announce the signing of songwriter Megan Conner.

Megan has had recent cuts by Rascal Flatts, Chris Young, The Swon Brothers, and Danny Gokey.

Hearts Bluff Acquires Muy Bueno Catalog

Hearts Bluff Music President Scott Parker.

Hearts Bluff Music has acquired the rights to the Muy Bueno Music catalog, founded by George Strait and his manager Erv Woolsey.

Hearts Bluff president Scott Parker made the announcement during Hearts Bluff Music’s 10th anniversary party, held in Nashville. Hearts Bluff Music’s catalog already boasts classics including “When A Man Loves A Woman,” “Oh, Pretty Woman,” “Everlasting Love,” and more. The celebration featured performances from songwriters Aaron Barker, Hugh Prestwood, Mac Gayden, Kevin Welch, and more.

Read more at MusicRow.com.

David Fanning Joins MV2 Entertainment

Pictured (L-R): Chris Alderman, Rough Hollow Management; Clay Myers, Creative Director, MV2;
David Fanning; Kendra Poling, Office Manager, MV2; Tony Harrell, General Manager, MV2.
Photo: MV2 Entertainment

Stoney Creek Records artist David Fanning has been added to MV2 Entertainment’s stable of songwriters. He joins a roster that includes Jay Allen, Robert Arthur, Terry McBride, and Mark and Cherie Oakley.