Music News (10/23/24)
Dylan Marlowe Inks With Relative Music Group & Play It Again Music
Singer-songwriter Dylan Marlowe has signed a joint publishing deal with Relative Music Group and Play It Again Music.
“Dylan Marlowe is a superstar. A superstar both on stage and in the writing room,” says Play It Again Music’s Dallas Davidson. “By joining forces with my crew at PIA and [Michael] Hardy and his team at Relative—that’s how you bottle up success. This is the kind of stuff that fires my ass up.”
The Statesboro, Georgia native has been making waves in Nashville due to his clever and authentic lyrics. He earned his first No. 1 as a songwriter with “Last Night Lonely” recorded by Jon Pardi, and currently has his first top 20 and climbing single as an artist, the Gold-certified collaboration “Boys Back Home (feat. Dylan Scott),” He signed his Sony Music Nashville & Play It Again Music record deal in January 2023.
“Dylan has been one of my favorite writers and artists in the fourteen years I’ve been in town. I’ve had the pleasure of bringing him on tour and seeing these great songs come to life, and I truly think Dylan is the next big thing,” shares Hardy. “My favorite thing about Dylan is that he’s a certified country boy. There’s a lot of people out there like Dylan that love to fish and hunt and look for arrowheads, and he knows how to speak that language and turn that lifestyle into a song. I’m so excited to have him on board at Relative, and I cannot wait to see the great things that he will do and hear the great songs he will write.”
Preston Cooper Signs With Warner Chappell Music & The Warren Brothers
Singer-songwriter Preston Coop
The Ohio native began singing in high school, and became a postman shortly after graduating. In 2022, he began pursuing music full-time and the following year, opened for The Warren Brothers, who later invited him to songwriting sessions in Music City. Earlier this year, Cooper moved to Nashville, and has since collaborated with Ernest, Brett James and Lee Thomas Miller, among others.
“I’ve been making music in Nashville for the last 30 years,” says Brett Warren. “I have never been this excited. Preston is a true artist with great songs and a generational voice. I can’t wait for the world to hear him!”
Brad Warren adds, “Preston has the kind of voice that makes you stop whatever you’re doing and just listen the first time you hear him. That’s how we found him. I can’t over-hype it. This is the kind of music that reminds me why I love music.”
The 21-year-old is currently one of the special guests on Riley Green’s “Damn Country Music Tour,” and plans to release new music in early 2025.
Sadie Bass Inks With Sony Music Publishing & One4 Entertainment
Singer-songwriter Sadie Bass has signed a global publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville and One4 Entertainment’s Brian Wright.
“I am so unbelievably grateful to be writing for Sony Music Publishing,” shares Bass. “It’s an absolute honor to have my music in the hands of people who make me feel seen and heard. I’m excited to keep growing as a songwriter and pour my heart into every lyric. THANK YOU.”
Since moving to Nashville in 2020 from her home state of Michigan, Bass has seen a steady rise in her career. She has held support slots for Brantley Gilbert, Thomas Rhett, Hank Williams Jr. and more. She also been seen on lineups for Rock The Country, Carolina Music Festival, Tortuga and Faster Horses, among others. Additionally, she was featured on season 22 of The Voice and was crowned the season 4 winner of Hunting for Love or Likes on the Outdoor Channel.
“Sadie’s unique background, unstoppable determination, and God-given talent sets her up for surefire success. I am inspired by her drive to win every day,” says Sony Music Publishing Nashville VP, Creative Tom Luteran.
Sony Music Publishing Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston adds “Sadie’s artistry is captivating – her songs and performances demand attention. We are excited for the big future she has ahead.”
Bass has been writing and recording new music that will be released in early 2025.
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