Mark Holman Inks With Big Loud Publishing / Ern’s Cadillac Music
Pictured (L-R, front row): Mike Giangreco (VP of A&R, Big Loud Publishing), Mark Holman and Ernest (Founder / CEO, Ern’s Cadillac Music / DeVille Records); (L-R, back row): Seth England (Partner / CEO, Big Loud), Austen Adams (COO, Big Loud), Sara Knabe (SVP of A&R, Big Loud Records), Jeff Tanner (SVP of Business Affairs, Big Loud), Katie Flynn (Big Loud Publishing, Creative Director), Dane Schmidt (Senior Director of A&R, Ern’s Cadillac Music / DeVille Records) and Jordan Marcus (Executive Assistant, Ern’s Cadillac Music / DeVille Records). Photo: Jessie Addleman
Hit songwriter and producer Mark Holman has signed a new publishing deal with Big Loud Publishing and Ern’s Cadillac Music.
With hits by Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Blake Shelton and many more, Holman has spent over a decade investing in Music City’s creative community. The Illinois native recently celebrated a No. 1 hit with Jordan Davis’ “I Ain’ Sayin’,” adding to hits such as Cole Swindell’s “Single Saturday Night,” Wallen’s “Don’t Think Jesus,” Ernest’s “Flower Shops,” Florida Georgia Line’s “Simple” and more.
“Big Loud has believed in me from the jump and I’m thankful to keep growing with them,” shares Holman. “Adding Cadillac to the mix just takes it to another level. I have a ton of respect for Ern — as a writer, as an artist and as a visionary — and I’m looking forward to what we can create.”
“I have enjoyed working with Mark throughout the years. We always have a great time in the room, and he is such a joy to work with,” ERN’s Cadillac Music Founder/CEO Ernest adds. “He has been a weapon in town for a few years, and we have obviously already made a little magic together with ‘Flower Shops.’ I look forward to continuing to grow together as songwriters and producers. I’m thankful he wanted to be a part of the Cadillac crew as much as I wanted him to be.”
Derrick Southerland Inks With Kobalt
Pictured (L-R): Kevin Lane, Derrick Southerland and Stephanie Cox. Photo: Matthew Berinato
Grammy and CMA nominated songwriter Derrick Southerland has inked a global publishing deal with Kobalt. As part of the deal, Kobalt has acquired a portion of Southerland’s extensive song catalog.
Known for penning songs like Ingrid Andress’ “More Hearts Than Mine,” which became the 2020 MusicRow Song of the Year, “Lady Like” and “Seeing Someone Else,” Southerland has also written songs with and for Carrie Underwood, Jordan Davis, Vince Gill, Fletcher, Laci Kaye Booth, Hunter Hayes, Breland, Charlotte Sands, High Valley, Charles Kelley, Muscadine Bloodline, Tanner Adell, Blair Davie and Dallas Smith, among others.
Additionally, he has worked on Kane Brown’s Hot 100 certified gold single “Like A Rodeo” and Joshua Bassett’s “Crisis.” Southerland’s recent cut with Mitchell Tenpenny, “Same Moon,” is currently moving up the radio charts.
“I’m so excited to be partnering with Kobalt,” says Southerland. “When I met with Laurent Hubert, Jeannette Perez, Stephanie Cox, Rani Hancock, Kenny McGoff and so many others of the creative team, I knew this was where I needed to be. Their enthusiasm not only about my writing and songs, but my dreams and vision for the future made this the perfect partnership to help me accomplish my goals. Huge thanks to Kevin [Lane], who was with me for my first major label outside cut and brought me to this amazing team. I’m looking forward to what’s coming in this next chapter of our careers.”
“Derrick is one of the most gifted, prolific songwriters working in Nashville today,” shares Cox, General Manager/Senior Vice President of Creative at Kobalt Nashville. “He has the incredibly unique ability to write across genres which makes him a perfect fit for Kobalt’s global ecosystem.”
Josh Dorr Extends Publishing Deal With SMACKSongs
Pictured (L-R): Carly Sater, Lee Krabel, Josh Dorr, Sam Sarno, Jeremy Groves and Robin Palmer. Photo: Makayla Symmonds
Josh Dorr has extended his global publishing deal with SMACKSongs.
“I’m excited and grateful to be continuing my career at SMACKSongs,” shares Dorr. “I’m lucky to have such a great publishing team and creative community around me. Looking forward to this next chapter with my SMACKSongs family.”
Originally signing with SMACKSongs in 2020, Dorr recently notched his first No. 1 single with Blake Shelton’s “Texas.” He has landed cuts with artists including Jordan Davis, Jon Pardi, Ella Langley, Maddox Batson, Walker Hayes and more. Dorr also co-wrote Lana Del Rey and Quavo’s “Tough,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Spotify U.S. Global Chart and landed in the Top 40 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Global 200 charts.
Samantha Sarno, Creative Director at SMACK, says, “Josh is an incredible songwriter, and it’s been amazing to see his hard work pay off. We’re so proud to be part of his journey and are grateful to keep building together toward even more success.”
Cameron Walker Signs With Big Machine Music
Pictured (L-R): Big Machine Music VP Tim Hunze, Cameron Walker, Big Machine Music President Mike Molinar, Endurance Entertainment’s David Lovett. Photo: Courtesy of Big Machine Music
Cameron Walker has inked an exclusive co-publishing deal with Big Machine Music.
“The entire team at Big Machine Music has been a dream to work with creatively and administratively,” shares Walker. “I feel incredibly fortunate to be in such great hands with people who allow me to fully focus on creating. It is an honor to be part of the BMM family.”
A Southport, Connecticut native, Walker now resides in Nashville and has had his songs recorded across genres by Sabrina Carpenter, Seventeen, All Time Low, Jax, Royal & the Serpent and Austin Snell, among others, as well as notching No. 1 singles on the K-pop and J-pop charts. Walker’s tunes have also been featured in commercials for Apple, Ford and Nike, as well as heard in TV shows and films across Disney, 20th Century Studios and more.
“Cam is the consummate creative. The breadth of his work across genres and sync as a songwriter, musician and performer is so impressive,” says Mike Molinar, President of Big Machine Music. “He is a musician’s musician and exactly the type of songwriter who will continue to flourish as the songwriting community further expands globally.”