Music News (8/2/23)

Tyler Reeve Signs With Spirit Music Group

Pictured (L-R, front row): Kara Jackson, Spirit Music Nashville; Frank Rogers, Spirit Music Group/Spirit Music Nashville; Tyler Reeve; Scott Safford, Safford Motley PLC; (L-R, middle row): Leisl Eschbach, Milom Crow Kelley Beckett Shehan PLC; Kennedy Murphy, Spirit Music Nashville; Andy Hodges, Spirit Music Nashville; Mike Fiorentino, Spirit Music Nashville; (L-R, back row): David Crow, Milom Crow Kelley Beckett Shehan PLC; Brian Bradford, Spirit Music Nashville; Cole Perry, Spirit Music Nashville

Hit songwriter Tyler Reeve has signed a worldwide co-publishing deal with Spirit Music Group.

Reeve, an Alabama native and graduate of Florida State University, has written some massive hits in the last few years. He co-wrote the 2018 BMI Song of The Year, Brett Young‘s “In Case You Didn’t Know,” which was certified 4X Platinum and has been streamed over 1 billion times.

He also co-wrote the multi-week No. 1 Country Airplay hit “Does To Me” recorded by Luke Combs featuring Eric Church. The song was named SiriusXM The Highway’s 2020 Song of the Year, garnered a nomination for ACM’s Musical Event of the Year category and was certified 2X Platinum. Other notable works co-written by Reeve include Love & Theft’s “Whiskey On My Breath,” Chris Young’s “Where I Go When I Drink,” Scotty McCreery’s “How Ya Doin Up There” and Luke Combs’ “I Got Away With You.”

“Spirit Music is thrilled to welcome Tyler Reeve to the family,” says Frank Rogers, Chief Creative Officer, Spirit Music Group/Chief Executive Officer, Spirit Music Nashville. “Tyler has a unique gift of crafting career songs for superstar artists. We are honored that he has chosen to partner with Spirit and we can’t wait to help him continue to shape the sound of country music.”

“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Frank as a writer and friend for years and I am glad we are finally working together in an official capacity,” shares Reeve. “I’m excited to be a part of the Spirit Music Nashville team, and to work with such a hungry and creative group of talented people.”

“Tyler Reeve is a dream songwriter to work with, and we are beyond excited to partner with him at Spirit,” says Kara Jackson, Senior Creative Director, Spirit Music Nashville. “Tyler is an amazing talent as a songwriter and paired with his unbeatable work ethic and networking abilities he is an all-around force. I’m thrilled he’s taken the opportunity to work with the Spirit team and can’t wait to see the success this partnership brings!”

Creative Nation Extends Deal With Travis Wood

Pictured (L-R, back row): Kelsey Granda, Abby Holcomb, Luke Laird and Alex Tamashunas; (L-R, front row): Emily Furman, Travis Wood and Beth Laird

Creative Nation has extended its deal with songwriter/producer Travis Wood.

Wood started his career as a songwriter in Canada, where he has notched nine No. 1 hits and over a dozen top 10 Canadian singles. He made the move to Nashville in 2019 and after signing his publishing deal, secured cuts with Morgan Wallen, Jake Owen, Jordan Davis, Corey Kent, Matt Stell, Scotty McCreery and more.

Wood currently has two singles climbing the Billboard Country Airplay chart with Parmalee’s “Girl In Mine” and Kassi Ashton’s “Drive You Out Of My Mind.”

“Since the first time we heard Travis’s music, Luke and I loved his unique style of songwriting and knew he would fit right in at Creative Nation. It’s so exciting to see our community recognize his talent and his hard work is paying off. We are excited to continue working together and building on these past four years,” shares Creative Nation Founder & CEO, Beth Laird.

“Beth and Luke, along with everyone at Creative Nation, have been such champions of me and my songs. I’m grateful to continue our work together and excited to share more success with this team moving forward,” says Wood.

Aidan Canfield Inks With Universal Music Publishing Nashville

Aidan Canfield and Zach Lund (UMPG Nashville)

Singer-songwriter Aidan Canfield has signed an exclusive, global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Nashville.

A native of Westchester County, New York, Canfield grew up on influences from both rock and country including Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Chesney and Zach Bryan. He released his debut album, We’re Young, Alright, earlier this year, penning all the songs on the project solo. He has opened for Riley Green and others on the road.

“Aidan has artistic instinct, writing chops and a cool demeanor well beyond his years,” says Zach Lund, Director A&R UMPG Nashville. “The songs he wrote before ever stepping foot in Nashville, and the sound he’s already set in motion are great testaments to his abilities. The UMPG Nashville team is completely aligned with Aidan’s vision and eager to help facilitate his music in every way we can.”

“When I first met with Zach at UMPG, our ideas for developing my sound aligned perfectly,” says Canfield. “I know I’ll be surrounded by some of the best people there and could not be more excited about working together!”