Music News (8/15/18)

Lainey Wilson Signs With Broken Bow Records

Back Row (L-R): Colton McGee, Director of Business and Legal Affairs, BBR Music Group; Kent Marcus, Marcus & Colvin, LLP; Sara Knabe, VP of A&R, BBR Music Group; Mandelyn Monchick, Deep South Entertainment. Front Row (L-R): Jon Loba, EVP, BBR Music Group; Lainey Wilson; Dave Rose, Deep South Entertainment

Lainey Wilson has joined BBR Music Group’s Broken Bow Records imprint, alongside labelmates Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch, Chase Rice and Everette. Wilson is signed as a writer to Sony/ATV and is booked by WME. The Louisiana native has also landed cuts for Luke Combs and Kasey Tyndall.

In April, Wilson independently released her six-song, self-titled EP; she is a co-writer on all six tracks. In May, her video for “Workin’ Overtime” premiered on CMT.

Given Music Publishing Enters Into Joint Venture With Gary Baker

Pictured Back row (L-R): Jenny Hall, Creative Director, Given Music Publishing; Given’s Michael Hollandsworth; Given Music Founding Partner Cindy Owen and Gary Baker.
Front row (L-R): Danny Wilson and Graeme Hogg.

Given Music Publishing and Gary Baker’s Baker-san Music have entered into a joint venture deal, according to an announcement made today by Given’s VP/GM Michael Hollandsworth. The agreement reunites Baker and Hollandsworth, who worked together at both Fame Music and Zomba Music. The joint venture includes Baker-san writer/artists Danny Wilson and Graeme Hogg (Justin Bieber’s “Believe” and The Wanted’s “We Own the Night”) as well as writer/producer Matt Johnson.

Under Hollandsworth’s guidance, Baker and Frank Myers co-wrote one of music’s most enduring songs, “I Swear,” which was a multi-week No. 1 record on both the country charts (John Michael Montgomery) and the Hot 100 charts (All-4-One). The songwriters were also three-time ACM and CMA nominees for Vocal Duo of the Year as the recording act Baker & Myers. As a writer, Baker went on to have great success with the international pop act the Backstreet Boys, as eight of his songs appeared on a number of the group’s multi-million selling records. He has just finished producing a Special Edition Greatest Hits & Fan Favorites on the Backstreet Boys, set for release this fall. He will also be involved with writing for the band’s upcoming studio album, scheduled for release in 2019.

Tucker Beathard Signs Pub Deal With Little Louder Music

Pictured (L-R): Jefferson Brown – Little Louder, Taylor Lee Titus – Red Light Management, Mary Hilliard Harrington – Red Light Management, Tucker Beathard, Arturo Buenahora – Little Louder, Laura Wright Alexander – Kobalt Music Group, Jesse Willoughby – Kobalt Music Group

Singer/Songwriter Tucker Beathard has signed a new publishing deal with Little Louder Music. Beathard, best known for his former BMLG single “Rock On,” is currently working on new music.

Little Louder Music was founded by Arturo Buenahora Jr. and Eric Church.

 
AIMP Nashville Pubcast Launches Second Season

AIMP Nashville has launched season two of its AIMP Nashville Pubcast.

Hosted by AIMP Nashville Board Member Tim Hunze of Parallel Music and sponsored by Jammber and SoundExchange, the podcast’s first episode features an interview with Tyler Hubbard, member of Florida Georgia Line and co-owner of Tree Vibez Music.

Future episodes, which will be posted weekly on Wednesdays, will feature writer-publishers Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure, Luke Laird, and Josh Osborne, among others.  Each week, Hunze sits down with music industry professionals to address topics such as Sync Licensing, Publishing Deals, Legislative Issues, Administration and A&R’s role.