Music News (8/10/22)

Jenny Tolman Signs Exclusive Agreement With Wrensong Entertainment

Pictured (L-R): Maurna Donovan, Director Wrensong Music Publishing/ReeHits Artist Management & Label Services; Abbe Nameche, Creative Director, Wrensong Music Publishing; Jenny Tolman; Ree Guyer, Owner, Wrensong Entertainment Photo: Dave Brainard

Singer-songwriter Jenny Tolman has signed an exclusive pitch agreement with Wrensong Entertainment.

Through the new agreement, the Wrensong staff will present Tolman’s songs to producers, artist managers and A&R reps, as well as various outlets for film, TV and advertising sync placements.

“We have worked with Jenny, unofficially, in the past and have been interested in representing her unique talent as an artist and writer for quite a while,” says Ree Guyer, owner of Wrensong Entertainment. “I am so happy we have come to an arrangement where we are now official partners.”

“I have admired the Wrensong ladies’ passion for songs and new artists for many years now, so I am beyond excited for this opportunity,” Tolman adds. “From Ree’s initiative, wisdom and amazing history, to Abbe [Nameche]’s unmatched spirit and energy and to Maurna [Donovan]’s brilliant mind—I’m so grateful to have Wrensong on the Jennyville team!”

Tolman recently announced the inaugural Cowgirls at The Cowboy festival in Jackson Hole, Wyoming featuring an all-female lineup including headliner Carly Pearce.
 

Landon Wall Extends Publishing Deal With Demolition

Pictured (L-R): : Adam Epstein: Head of A&R, Jon D’Agostino: President/Staff Writer, Landon Wall: Staff Artist/Writer, Michael August: General Manager/Staff Writer, Amanda Cooksey: A&R Manager/ Head of PR, Alyssa Smeykal: A&R Manager, Shane Barrett, Song Plugger/Creative Consultant

Landon Wall has extended his worldwide publishing agreement with Demolition Music Publishing.

Wall recently landed a cut with Black River artist Josiah Siska and is set to open for Jimmie Allen on the road this October. He initially signed with Demolition in July of 2020 and has been writing and recording new music set to release later this year.

“Landon is a true blue country music triple threat who writes, performs, and sings like an artist who’s mature beyond his years. Extending our deal with him has me very excited for our company,” says President of Demolition Jon D’Agostino.

“Working with Demolition has been such an amazing experience! The team has become my family, and I’m looking forward to what the future has in store for us,” Wall adds.
 

Inside Music Publishing Nashville & Kobalt Form Global Partnership

Pictured (L-R, seated): Kory Caudill; Stephanie Cox, GM/SVP, Creative – Kobalt Nashville; Marc Costanzo; (L-R, standing): Matt Williams; Martin “Bucky” Seja; Morgan Brasfield; Craig Campbell. Photo: Haley Schattschneider

Inside Music Publishing Nashville President Kory Caudill and executive Craig Campbell have entered a worldwide publishing partnership with Kobalt Music.

Marc Costanzo and Matt Williams will serve as Co-Heads of creative, writer/producer development, and talent signing under the new global partnership.

The Inside Music Publishing creative team includes multi-Platinum production/writing team Bucky & Marc; producer, engineer, and mixer Nick Gibbens; songwriter and producer Steen; producer and engineer Adam Newcomb; producer, mixer and engineer Semaj Forman; engineer, mixer and producer Sean Truskowski; songwriter Craig Brooks; and songwriter Camm Hunter.

“We’re so excited to work with the whole team at Inside Music Publishing Nashville,” says Morgan Brasfield, Kobalt Creative Manager. “From the first meeting we were drawn in and can’t wait to show Music Row what they’re up to.”

“The passion Stephanie [Cox], Morgan and the entire Kobalt team have for songs, songwriters and artists is exactly what we were looking for in a partnership,” adds Campbell. “Their presence in multiple genres is perfect for our team’s country roots here in Nashville and the creative team’s pop music history in LA and the UK.”

Inside Music Publishing currently has vested interest and ownership of catalogue publishing rights totaling more than 35 million albums sold. Recent syncs and television placements for the company include Hulu’s Pam & Tommy, Amazon’s Lovestruck High, NASCAR, Love Island, South Park, Hulu’s The Dropout, America’s Got Talent, American Dad, Hampton Inn, Wild ‘N Out, CTV’s Children Ruin Everything, and more.
 

Claire Douglas Signs Global Publishing Deal With BMG

Pictured (L-R): Leslie Roberts (BMI), Kelsey Worley (BMG), Claire Douglas, Chris Oglesby (BMG), Megan Pekar (Loeb & Loeb)

Claire Douglas has signed a global publishing agreement with BMG.

Douglas was born in Texas but grew up in Nashville, and attended the University of Mississippi to study poetry in college. She returned to Music City to realize she had been writing songs all along.

She has recently had cuts with Tim McGraw, Madison Kozak, McKenzie Porter, and Dylan Brady, among others. Her ever-expanding circle of collaborators includes Kyle Clark, Emily Landis, Cameron Bedell, James Slater, and more.

“Claire is the kind of writer you dream of as a publisher,” says Kelsey Worley, BMG Creative Director. “I have no doubt that Claire will be a globally recognized songwriter, and BMG could not be more excited or inspired to be a part of her career trajectory.”

Douglas adds, “It is honestly a dream come true to get to be a part of BMG Nashville. I am confident they are going to be the perfect partner for me going into this next exciting chapter. Today I am more sure of who I am, where I come from, and where I’m going than ever before. The team at BMG is going to help me swing big, dream outside the box, and write the most important songs of my career. I am inspired, humbled, and ready to hit the ground running.”