Music News (08/28/24)

Warner Chappell Music & Songs & Daughters Sign Emmi Elliott

Pictured (L–R): Nicolle Galyon, Emmi Elliott and Bryce Sherlow

Warner Chappell Music and Songs & Daughters have signed singer-songwriter Emmi Elliott to a global publishing deal.

The Ohio native made the move to Nashville to attend Belmont University. Since then, she has continued to hone her craft, focusing on writing country and Christian music.

“It’s an incredibly full circle moment to be working with Emmi Elliot in this upcoming chapter of her career,” says Bryce Sherlow, Manager, A&R, Warner Chappell Music. “I have known Emmi for years and am constantly in awe of her beautiful melodies, steady and strong work ethic, and most of all, who she embodies as a person. She deserves every bit of this and I can’t wait to continue elevating her presence in the Nashville songwriting community alongside Nicolle Galyon. ”

Galyon, President & Founder, Songs & Daughters, adds.”I’ve been listening to Emmi’s songs for a while now. She won me over with her lyricism, drive and 100%-ers. She’s a brilliant creative, and I feel lucky to get to work with her.”

“I am incredibly grateful to be signing with Songs & Daughters and Warner Chappell. I cannot say enough about how much Nicolle and Bryce inspire me,” shares Elliot. “I have so much respect for them as individuals as well as their talent and work ethic. Joining this team is a dream come true, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds!”

Logan Turner Inks With Symphonic Music Publishing

Pictured (L–R): Symphonic’s Melissa Barber and Wild Child Music’s Zach Lund; (L–R, front row): Symphonic’s Randall Foster, Logan Turner and Symphonic’s Eric Olson

Songwriter and producer Logan Turner has signed with Symphonic Music Publishing.

A former member of the band Bexar, Turner has collaborated with and had songs recorded by Russell Dickerson, Cheat Codes, Keith Urban, Kane Brown, Martin Garrix, Dasha, Diplo and Jelly Roll.

The Bowling Green, Kentucky native first taught himself to play guitar after an injury derailed his dreams of playing college basketball. While writing songs throughout college, he decided to move to Nashville. Nearly a year after arriving, Turner signed his first publishing deal with Urban, Ross Copperman and Joe Fisher. Shortly after, he was introduced to his future bandmate and signed a deal as Bexar with Warner Music Nashville. After four years, Turner stepped away from the band to fully focus on songwriting and production.

He amassed over 50 million streams during his time with Bexar and toured with Urban, Jelly Roll and Niko Moon. He has also worked with producers and songwriters like Oak Felder, J-Hart, Ojivolta, Murda Beatz, Luke Laird and more.

“Logan is an incredible songwriter and producer who has already achieved tremendous success both on his own and as a member of Bexar,” says Randall Foster, Chief Creative Officer, Symphonic Music Publishing. “I’ve always been impressed by his work and couldn’t be happier that he decided to join the Symphonic family. With our help, there’s no telling how far he’ll go!”

“I feel super excited and blessed to be taking this next step of my career with Symphonic,” says Turner. “Eric [Olson] was one of my first co-writers when I first got to Nashville, and he has always been someone I’ve looked up to and respected both as a producer and as a person. He, Randall and Melissa [Barber] have already made this place feel like home. I am looking forward to helping them build something special.”

Kira Lynn Partners With Muserk

Pictured (L–R): Muserk’s Paul Goldman, Kira Lynn and Muserk’s Marc Driskill

Singer-songwriter Kira Lynn has signed a worldwide co-publishing and administration agreement with Muserk.

An Edmonton, AB Canada native, Lynn grew up on the stage dancing competitively, studying musical theater, piano, guitar and voice. After earning her degree in Canada, Lynn moved to Nashville to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter and performer.

“We are so proud to welcome Kira to our roster at Muserk. She’s such an impressive songwriter and combines that talent with a great voice, work ethic and vision that makes her so much fun to work with. We are so excited to be part of the impact she is going to have with her music,” says Muserk CEO/Founder Paul Goldman.

“I have known Kira for awhile and am a big fan of her and her music. I am absolutely thrilled to be part of her team and to help expand her music’s reach,” adds Marc Driskill, Music Development in Nashville for Muserk.

Lynn says, “Timing is everything! I have been writing and recording music most of my life, but over the past couple of years, I have been focused on launching my cereal bar, Wanna Spoon in 12 South. Paul, Marc and the Muserk team are the right partners for me at the right time in my career, and I am so excited to join them!”