Music News (8/11/21)

Kasey Tyndall Signs With River House Artists, Sony Music Publishing

Pictured (L-R): Rusty Gaston, Lynn-Oliver Cline, Kasey Tyndall, Zebb Luster, Kayla Adkins

Kasey Tyndall has signed a global publishing deal with River House Artists, in partnership with Sony Music Publishing Nashville.

Hailing from Greenville, NC, Tyndall got her first big break as a singer-songwriter after winning the chance to sing alongside Keith Urban at one of his shows in 2015. Throughout her career, she’s shared the stage with Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Parmalee, Granger Smith, Whiskey Myers, Joe Diffie, Stryper, Jamey Johnson, and many more.

Recently, Tyndall has been recording new music in Nashville, unveiling her newest single, “Middle Man,” on May 21. She is currently on tour with Jamey Johnson and Whiskey Myers with plans to tour with Drake White this fall.

“We have been big fans of Kasey for a couple years now and knew that if the opportunity ever presented itself, we would love to work with her,” says Zebb Luster, vice president & general manager, River House Artists. “Her determination and confidence in who she is as an artist has really grown since moving to Nashville and we are stoked to help her cultivate a long-term career in this business. She is a true entertainer!”

“I am beyond excited to be starting a new chapter in my career and joining the River House family,” shares Tyndall. “Their work ethic is contagious, and I couldn’t be more thankful for their belief in my music!”
 

Reyna Roberts Signs With Eclipse Music Group

Pictured (L-R): Kurt Locher (Founder, Eclipse Music Group), Denise Stevens (Partner, Loeb & Loeb), Ryan McMahan (Co-founder, Oath Management), Reyna Roberts, Larry Pareigis (Co-founder, Oath Management), Penny Gattis (General Manager, Eclipse Music Publishing), Samuel Roberts, Jamie Bruno (Creative Manager, Eclipse Music Publishing)

Rising country artist Reyna Roberts has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with Eclipse Music Group.

Roberts was born in Alaska into a military family, and grew up in Alabama and California. She moved to Nashville in March 2020 and shortly after released her single “Stompin Grounds,” which was featured during Monday Night Football. She was named as part of the 2021 class of CMT’s Next Women of Country and recently joined Jamey Johnson as a special guest on his summer tour and made her festival debut at Watershed Festival.

Roberts joins Ronnie Bowman, Nick Connors, Sarah Darling, Jeff Garrison, Early James, Jordan James, Eric Masse, Jim McCormick, and Payton Smith on Eclipse Music Group’s publishing roster.

“We are thrilled to welcome Reyna to the Eclipse Music family,” says Penny Gattis, head of Eclipse’ Publishing division.  “It’s been amazing to watch Reyna’s artistic vision come to life through her songwriting, powerhouse vocals and electric live performances. She’s the definition of an entertainer and her dedication to her artistry is inspiring. We are honored to be her publishing home.”

“I am incredibly grateful that Eclipse has welcomed me into their family,” says Roberts. “We share the same vision and dream. Kurt, Penny, and Jamie understand me as an artist and writer. I’m looking forward to us winning together!”
 

BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song” Series Launches Featuring Lauren Alaina, Chris Lane, More

“How I Wrote That Song,” a limited-edition of BMI’s signature series, has been launched featuring acclaimed songwriters and producers from country, rock and R&B/hip-hop by BMI, Beasley Media Group, and Xperi’s HD Radio Technology.

Each episode of the 12-part series will give audiences an insider’s look into the creative process of writing and producing hits as well as the stories behind them. Hosted by Brian Ives, music creators in the series include Lauren Alaina, Chris Lane, John Popper (Blues Traveler), Kevin Griffin (Better Than Ezra), Oak Felder, Mooski and Parker McCollum, among many others. A new episode will air every two weeks on Beasley Media Group radio stations across the country, with the video component posted on https://bbgi.com/.

“After last year’s successful ‘Hundred Years of Radio’ project, BMI is thrilled to join forces again with longtime partners Beasley Media Group and Xperi’s HD Radio Technology for the launch of ‘How I Wrote That Song,’” says Clay Bradley, BMI’s Vice President, Creative, Nashville. “Thanks to Beasley Media Group and Xperi’s HD Radio for giving our songwriters a platform to share their music and the stories behind how they created some of their biggest hit songs.”

“We are thrilled to once again join BMI and Beasley Media Group to celebrate the power of music and honor the artists who write the songs that inspire us, move us, and contribute to the soundtrack of our lives,” says Joe D’Angelo, Xperi’s Senior Vice President Radio. “Xperi recently marked the 15th anniversary of HD Radio technology’s launch in a US vehicle, and we are proud to help deliver these amazing songs with HD Radio technology’s crystal clear, static-free sound to tens of millions of listeners.”

“After a highly successful and similar partnership with BMI and Xperi in 2020, we decided to bring back this popular feature to celebrate the biggest hit songwriters that are heard on our great radio stations,” says Justin Chase, Beasley Media Group’s Chief Content Officer. “It’s always fascinating to hear the story behind our favorite songs, and we’re excited to present this exclusive content to our on-air and digital audiences.”
 

Morgan Wade Signs With Arista Nashville

Pictured (L-R, front row): Randy Goodman, Sony Music Nashville Chairman & CEO; Morgan Wade; Mary Sparr, Hillpeople Artist Management. (L-R, back row): Liz Cost, SMN VP, Marketing; Caryl Atwood, SMN SVP, Sales and Streaming; Jennifer Way, SMN SVP, Marketing; Taylor Lindsey, SMN SVP, A&R; Steve Hodges, SMN EVP Promotion and Artist Development; Sadler Vaden, producer. Photo: Alan Poizner

Morgan Wade has signed with Arista Nashville. Wade’s debut single, “Wilder Days,” will be released this fall.

Wade released her debut album Reckless in early 2021 to critical acclaim. The 26-year-old kept her songs and her voice hidden in her younger years, taking to the stage naturally at age 19, and then choosing sobriety soon after in her early twenties. Working alongside Paul Ebersold and Sadler Vaden, the trio shaped songs Wade has written over the years and developed new tracks to create her debut.

“There always a bit of reserve when going to a major label from an independent one – there’s worry that your creativity will be stripped away. I don’t feel that at all with Sony,” says Wade. “If anything, I’m more inspired than ever. Sony and Arista see my vision and want to work hard with me to share that vision. I feel at home.”

Following opening stints with Ashley McBryde and American Aquarium, Wade will join Lucero for the band’s fall tour and will appear at major festivals including Rock the South, Pilgrimage, and more.

Wade is represented by Hillpeople Artist Management and WME. She signed with UMPG Nashville earlier this year.