Music News (6/8/22)

The Warren Brothers Sign With Warner Chappell Music

Pictured (L-R): Ben Vaughn (WCM), Brad Warren, Brett Warren, Christina Wiltshire (WCM)

The Warren Brothers–Brad Warren and Brett Warren–have signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music.

The Florida-native songwriting duo moved to Nashville in the mid-90s, signing a record deal with RCA Records and making three albums for RCA’s sister label BNA Records. During that time, they toured as the opening act for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, among others. McGraw has recorded over 30 of the duo’s songs, and many of their songs have also landed on the Billboard charts.

The Warrens also starred as celebrity judges on the second season of Nashville Star, and had their own reality series, Barely Famous, The Warren Brothers. They have collaborated with Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Lady A, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Gary Allan, Billy Currington, and many others.

Throughout their career the Warren’s have received Grammy and CMA nominations, in addition to winning a Daytime Emmy Award for co-writing the Good Afternoon America theme song with Little Big Town.

Their penned hits include Tim McGraw’s Platinum “Felt Good on My Lips” and the Gold single “If You’re Reading This,” Keith Urban’s Platinum “Little Bit of Everything,” Dierks Bentley’s Gold-certified “Feel That Fire,” Jason Aldean’s Gold “Lights Come On,” Blake Shelton’s Gold “Every Time I Hear That Song,” Chris Young’s Gold “Sober Saturday Night,” Toby Keith’s “Red Solo Cup,” and Faith Hill’s “The Lucky One,” among many others. They have also written songs for artists in other genres including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nickelback, Hinder, Joss Stone, and Boys Like Girls.

Colton Venner Inks First-Ever Publishing Deal With Concord Music

Pictured (L-R): Ashley Nite, Courtney Allen, Lauren Davis, Brad Kennard, Melissa Spillman, Colton Venner, Leah Venner, Mason Hunter (BMI), Rachel Guttman (Taylor Guttman PLLC), Matt Turner, and Jen Hubbard.

Concord Music Publishing has signed Nashville-based singer-songwriter Colton Venner to his first ever publishing contract. The worldwide publishing agreement includes Venner’s full catalog and future works.

A Fort Worth, Texas native, Venner draws inspiration from the likes of Chris Knight and legends like Johnny Cash, harnessing attention to detail when playing out a story within his songs.

“Signing a publishing deal is a lifelong dream come true! However, signing with the Concord team is so much better than I could have ever hoped for or imagined. I’m so excited to see what’s next,” Venner shares.

In addition to his songwriting career, he also releases music independently. His breakout 2019 single “Honey Slow,” with over 1.5 million streams on Spotify alone, showcases his songwriting talents blending country and Americana for an acoustic-guitar driven sound. 

Jake Rose Inks Exclusive Publishing Deal With Endurance Music Group

Pictured (L-R): EMG’s Courtney Kruckeberg and Mark Ahlberg, Rose, Martin, and EMG’s Lauren Funk. Photo: Ed Rode

Jake Rose has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Endurance Music Group.

Rose is the frontman of the alt-rock band New Medicine, as well as a rising solo country artist. His first country single, “Sleeves,” has had more than four million streams to date and his current single, “WD-40 & Beer,” is featured in a national advertising campaign for Keystone Light.

As a songwriter, he’s penned recent singles and cuts for Jimmie Allen, Florida Georgia Line, Brian Kelley, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, and more.

The Hamel, Minnesota native is currently working on a new EP slated to release this summer, in addition to a New Medicine EP expected in the fall. He’s also busy writing and producing for other artists, including Brian Kelley, Redferrin, and Las Vegas rock band Adelitas Way. Rose has played over 500 shows on tour and opened for a wide range of headliners, from Tim McGraw and Maren Morris to Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, and Shinedown.

“I’m so excited to begin my next chapter as a songwriter, artist, and producer with Endurance,” notes Rose. “They have championed every aspect of my career, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to work with a team that truly believes in me and what I do. I know together we are going to accomplish great things, starting with great songs.”
 

Johnny McGuire Signs Publishing Deal With MV2 Entertainment

Pictured (L-R): Nicole Sherrill, MV2 Creative Director; Ben Strain, MV2 Sr. Creative Director; Johnny McGuire; Leslie Robers, BMI Assistant Vice President, Creative; Tony Harrell, MV2 General Manager.

MV2 Entertainment has signed songwriter Johnny McGuire to an exclusive publishing deal.

McGuire, a Kansas native, has spent the better part of a decade in Nashville learning the craft of songwriting. Best known for his time as half of the duo Walker McGuire, who landed a Top 40 with the tune “Til Tomorrow,” he is currently writing with some of Nashville’s premiere songwriters to gear up for his career as a solo artist.

“I’m so excited and grateful to be joining the MV2 family,” McGuire shares. “I look forward to being a part of their momentum as they continue to grow and have success.”

MV2’s roster currently boasts hit writer Josh Thompson (“One Margarita” for Luke Bryan; “Wasted on You” for Morgan Wallen); singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Forrest Finn; and artist-writer up-and-comers Blake Henderson, Joe Whelan, and Andrew Stone.