Music News (5/19/21)

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Ronnie Bowman Extends Publishing Deal With Eclipse Music Group

Eclipse General Manager of Publishing, Penny Gattis; Ronnie Bowman

Ronnie Bowman has renewed his global publishing deal with Eclipse Music Group.

Bowman has penned No. 1 hits for Brooks & Dunn and Kenny Chesney, and his songs have been recorded by Don Williams, Lee Ann Womack, Jake Owen, and, most recently, he had four songs on Marcus King’s Grammy-nominated record El Dorado. He also has three tracks on Chris Stapleton’s multi-Platinum album Traveller, including the ACM Song of the Year single “Nobody to Blame.”

A bluegrass household name, Bowman has been awarded International Bluegrass Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year three times, and has twice earned the IBMA Album of the Year (Carrying The Tradition and Cold Virginia Night.) He received the Gospel Performance of the Year award for “Three Rusty Nails” and, twice, IBMA Song of the Year for “Three Rusty Nails” and “Cold Virginia Night.”

“We are thrilled to continue our journey with Ronnie at Eclipse,” says Eclipse General Manager of Publishing, Penny Gattis. “Ronnie channels a special place when he makes music, refusing to write inside any box. He’s a quadruple threat with his vocals, world class musicianship, songwriting and performing and brings contagious excitement to every session.”

“I’m really thankful to be a part of the Eclipse Music family,” Ronnie added. “It’s been nothing but wonderful since I’ve been at Eclipse.  It’s great to be a part of a team that is so genuine and authentic.”
 

Jacob Durrett Inks Co-Pub Deal With Big Loud And Warner Chappell

Pictured (L-R): Austen Adams (Big Loud), Kimberly Gleason (Big Loud), Spencer Nohe (Warner Chappell), Seth England (Big Loud), Jacob Durrett, T.d.ruth (Serling Rooks Hunter Mckoy Worob & Averill Llp), Ben Vaughn (Warner Chappell), Michael Giangreco (Big Loud), Joey Moi (Big Loud). Photo: Chris Hornbuckle

Jacob Durrett has signed a co-venture publishing deal with Big Loud Publishing and Warner Chappell Music.

Durrett has racked up a long list of cuts from a wide range of notable artists including Zayn, Diplo, Bren Joy, Nelly, Tyler Rich, ERNEST, Mackenzie Porter and Devin Dawson and has been making his mark on Music City since inking his first publishing deal in 2015 as a student at Belmont University. The Orangevale, California native co-wrote Chris Lane’s No. 1 hit “Big, Big Plans,” and he also co-wrote and co-produced several tracks on Morgan Wallen’s record-breaking album, Dangerous: The Double Album.

“Jacob is a real talent,” said Big Loud Publishing’s Mike Giangreco. “He has proven his ability to write and produce big records across multiple genres, and we are beyond excited to have his metal energy in the building!”

“It’s been thrilling to see Jacob’s growth as a writer and producer,” said Warner Chappell’s Ben Vaughn. “Everyone is excited for Jacob’s present and future, as he is absolutely one of the biggest up-and-coming talents in Nashville.”

“Warner Chappell have been my champions for five years now, and I couldn’t think of a better addition to my camp than the amazing people at Big Loud,” Durrett said. “These two together are truly a dream team.”
 

Logan Turner Inks With Universal Music Publishing Nashville

Logan Turner. Photo: Emily Dorio

Logan Turner, part of the rising country duo Bexar, has signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Nashville.

Logan provides vocals, guitar, and banjo in Bexar alongside vocalist Chris Ryan. The band, whose name comes from Ryan’s hometown Bexar County, Texas, is signed to Warner Music Nashville and recently released their new single “One Day,” the follow-up to their multi-million streaming debut, “Again.”

“Logan is the complete package as a songwriter, artist, musician, and producer,” says Missy Roberts, Senior Director A&R, UMPG Nashville. “I’m constantly blown away by his work ethic and versatility. He transitions seamlessly from writing for Bexar, to a 100% song for other artists, to a hit pop song for his brother, Mills Turner. He’s a creative machine and we couldn’t be more proud to welcome him to the UMPG family.”

“I feel so blessed and excited to be a part of the Universal family,” says Turner. “I’m looking forward to beginning this next chapter of my career and couldn’t ask for a better team than Missy, Troy Tomlinson and the rest of UMPG.”
 

Cameron Jaymes Signs With Sheltered Music Publishing & Dann Huff

Pictured (L-R): Dann Huff, Cameron Jaymes, Darrell Franklin (SVP Sheltered Music Publishing), Jenny Hall (Sheltered Music Publishing)

Cameron Jaymes has signed an exclusive publishing and producer development deal with Sheltered Music Publishing and record producer, Dann Huff.

“Cameron is one of the bright new talents to descend on Nashville. I’ve had the chance to get to know him and his quality work and I’m thoroughly impressed. And on top of that, he’s just a really great guy,” says Huff.

Jaymes, who began his career as an EMI and Universal Music Publishing artist, has gradually shifted into writing and production, working under longtime friend and mentor busbee. Throughout his career he has written and produced songs across all genres for Rachel Platten, Daya, Nightly, Emily Reid, Sarah Reeves, For All Seasons, Callista Clark, Spencer Sutherland, Matt Wertz and Tritonal. Jaymes credits have amassed upwards of 100 million streams and have been featured on a plethora of shows and networks, including Gilmore Girls, Jane the Virgin, 13 Reasons Why, Good Morning America, Old Navy, and many more.

“I first met Cameron through busbee years ago in LA,” says SVP Darrell Franklin. “He had such a passion for him and now it is obvious to hear why when you listen to the uniqueness and quality in Cameron’s music. He has such versatility both as a producer and a songwriter. Our goal is to take the momentum of what was built before us and continue to add to that in order to take that next step for Cameron”.

Jaymes is the first signing to the creative joint venture between Sheltered Music Publishing and Huff. The focus of this partnership will be centered on developing producer talent, as well as artists and songwriters.

“I am so excited to be joining the Sheltered Music family. Darrell, Dann, and Lance are incredible creatives and legends who each individually inspire me. I can’t overstate how much I appreciate the opportunity to work with, learn from, and be believed in by them,” exclaims Jaymes.

Sheltered Music is the Nashville Division of All Clear Music. LLC. In its first year, the company has completed deals with Burt Bacharach, Rodney Crowell, and Emmylou Harris. The growing roster has also recently added songwriters Melissa Peirce and Sara Haze, as well as signed developmental artists Jenna LaMaster and Kelsey Waters.
 

Canadian Group James Barker Band Signs To Villa 40/Sony Music Nashville

James Barker Band. Photo: Matthew Berinato.

Sony Music Nashville and Villa 40 have announced that Platinum-selling group, the James Barker Band, has signed with Villa 40/Sony Music Nashville.

“It’s not every day you start working with an act that already has an engaged, global fan base,” says Villa 40 Co-Founder Brad Margolis. “We look forward to collaborating with our partners at Sony Music Nashville in continuing to build the band’s success in Canada and making them a household name in the U.S.”

Originally from Ontario, Canada, the band is celebrating the new record deal signing by releasing “Over All Over Again,” their first release through the label, today (May 14).

“We’re so excited to be putting new music out and starting this new chapter in the U.S.,” adds frontman James Barker. “They’ve been so great at allowing us to chase down different creative avenues while staying true to our sound.”

Building off the success and fan base the band has built in Canada, their signing with Sony Music Nashville and Villa 40 will contribute further their international success story.