Music News (12/19/18)

Zach Kale Signs With Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Jon Nite

Pictured (L-R): Troy Tomlinson, Sony/ATV; Dane Schmidt, Sony/ATV; Zach Kale; Jon Nite; Josh Van Valkenburg, Sony/ATV

Zach Kale has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing and songwriter Jon Nite.

Kale’s songs have been recorded by Florida Georgia Line and Elevation Worship Group.

Chris Renzema Joins Centricity Music Roster

(L-R): Centricity Music VP of Finance Ben Stauffer, VP of Publishing Chad Segura, CEO Caren Seidle, Chris Renzema, General Manager Steve Ford, Sr. VP of A&R John Mays

Chris Renzema has signed a recording and publishing deal with Centricity Music.

Hailing from Grand Rapids, MI before moving to Nashville in 2015, Renzema’s music pairs folk-rock musicianship with storytelling and lyrical heart. His self-produced indie projects have brought worship songs to churches across the country, and the 23-year-old is working on new music to be released in 2019.

Tony Lucca Signs With Demolition Music

(L-R): Nate Cook, Steve Bloch – Creative Consultant, Pete Sallis, Tony Lucca, Jon D’Agostino – President, Drew Smith, Jamie Dryburgh – Creative Manager, Shane Barrett – Song Plugger, Michael August – Creative Manager, Adam Searan

Tony Lucca has signed with Demolition Music for publishing.

Lucca, a 2012 alum from The Voice who made it all the way to the finals, moved to Nashville in 2013. He recently released a single that pays homage to his new hometown, “Nashville,” and is working on a new album for 2019.