Music News (6/14/23)

Sony Music Publishing Nashville Signs Seth Mosley

Pictured (L-R, bottom row): Carter Hammond, Seth Mosley and Rusty Gaston; (L-R, top row): Bryan Coleman and Kenley Flynn

Sony Music Publishing Nashville has signed award-winning songwriter, producer and musician Seth Mosley to a global publishing agreement.

Mosley is a two-time Grammy winner who has also won multiple Dove Awards, Billboard’s No.1 Christian Producer of the Year and SESAC’s Songwriter of the Year. He co-wrote Colton Dixon’s “Build a Boat,” which landed at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs and Christian AC Airplay charts and has achieved hit collaborations with For King & Country including “Fix My Eyes” and “Joy.”

Mosley co-wrote Gabby Barrett’s latest single “Glory Days,” which impacted country radio on Monday (June 12) and was the most-added single of the week. Mosley also has upcoming releases with Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Madeline Edwards and Kylie Morgan.

“Working with Seth is an absolute dream. His work ethic, talent and character are all first-class. We are so grateful for his belief in SMP Nashville to take his already decorated career to the next level,” shares Sony Music Publishing Nashville’s Senior Director, Creative A&R, Kenley Flynn.

“I’m so thankful to be partnered with Sony. They have the best publishing team in the business. It’s an honor to work with people who take our songs as seriously as we do as writers. I genuinely feel like I have incredible champions in Kenley, Rusty [Gaston], and the rest of the top-notch creative crew. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else,” says Mosley.

Joey Hendricks Signs Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell & Daschent

Pictured (L-R): Spencer Nohe (WCM), Amanda Roach (WCM), Bryce Sherlow (WCM), Sophie Hopkins (WCM), BJ Hill (WCM), Christina Wiltshire (WCM), Joey Hendricks, Dane Schmidt (daschent), Benji Amaefule (WCM), Alex Cheatham (WCM), Jake Moss (daschent), Alexa Morris (WCM), Sara Latimer (WCM), Ben Vaughn (WCM)

Warner Chappell Music and Dane Schmidt‘s Daschent have signed singer-songwriter Joey Hendricks to an exclusive artist development and worldwide publishing agreement.

Hendricks moved to Nashville from Washington state in 2018. He has written songs for Lady A, Nate Smith, Avenue Beat and Eric Ethridge. He recently released a new single, “Wild Wind,” which he co-wrote with Emily Shackelton and Andy Skib. On Friday (June 16) he will release his latest single “Run Away,” which he co-wrote alongside Aaron Espe.

Hendricks is set to release his debut album next year, which also includes co-writes with songwriters Steve Moakler, Devin Dawson, Lori McKenna, Dan Layus, Ben Chapman, Meg McRee, Savana Santos, Jaida Dreyer, Tawgs Salter and Michael Whitworth.

Bethany Mako Rejoins Warner Chappell Music Nashville

Bethany Mako

Bethany Mako has rejoined Warner Chappell Music as A&R Manager.

Mako comes to Warner Chappell from Songs & Daughters, where she was a Creative Manager on the team, working closely with Nicolle Galyon, Lauren Watkins and Tiera Kennedy. Prior to joining Songs & Daughters, Mako started her career at Warner Chappell, rising through the ranks from intern to assistant and then A&R Coordinator.

“We’re so happy to welcome Bethany Mako back to Warner Chappell,” says Ben Vaughn, President & CEO of Warner Chappell Music Nashville. “She literally brightens up every room that she’s in and her passion for music and songwriters has always shined through in her work. We’re incredibly excited to have her back on the team, and I’m really looking forward to working with her during this new chapter of her career.”

“I started at Warner Chappell as a 19-year-old intern, so it feels surreal to be back in this role,” says Mako. “I’m so grateful to Ben Vaughn, Phil May, and the rest of the team for being so supportive and welcoming me back with open arms. Warner Chappell is home to the best songwriters in the world, and it is an honor to be a part of their careers!”