Music News (6/3/26)
Jimmy Robbins Inks Worldwide Administration Deal With Warner Chappell Music
Pictured (L-R, front row): BJ Hill (WCM), Jimmy Robbins and Bethany Mako (WCM). (L-R, back row): Matt Cottingham (Hunter Cottingham PLLC), Sarah Robbins (Mailbox Money Music), Austen Adams (WCM), Sophie Moll Ziegler (Mailbox Money Music), Julie Hess (WCM), Katy Wolaver (WCM) and Austin Wells (Hunter Cottingham PLLC). Photo: Courtesy of Warner Chappell Music Nashville
Jimmy Robbins has signed a worldwide administration deal with Warner Chappell Music Nashville.
Across his career, Robbins has earned 14 top 10 hits, including 10 No. 1 singles as a songwriter, four No. 1 singles as a producer, and a Billboard No. 1 album as a producer.
“I couldn’t be more excited about this partnership with Warner Chappell. They are an amazing team that I am lucky to be a part of,” shares Robbins.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be part of this next chapter with Jimmy,” says Warner Chappell Music Nashville’s BJ Hill. “He is a mainstay in country music and beyond. We are honored to continue championing his songs around the world and can’t wait to hear what he writes next.”
Among Robbins’ most celebrated works is Maren Morris’ “The Bones,” which earned ACM Song of the Year, CMA Song of the Year and AIMP Song of the Year honors, as well as being nominated for Song of the Year at The Grammys. The track topped multiple radio formats and spent 19 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart. In May 2025, Billboard recognized the song on its Top Hot Country Songs of the 21st Century list.
Robbins also co-produced Kelsea Ballerini and Kenny Chesney’s “half of my hometown,” which earned CMA Musical Event of the Year honors and a CMA Single of the Year nomination.
Managed by Mailbox Money Music, he has also contributed to projects from artists including Morgan Wallen, Dan + Shay, Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Ashley Cooke, Maddie & Tae, Colbie Caillat, Eli Young Band, Jason Aldean, Brett Young and LANY, among many others.
Carson Peters Inks With Sony Music Publishing Nashville
Pictured (L-R): Rusty Gaston, Carson Peters, Emily Carignan and Aubrey Landon
Carson Peters has signed a global publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville.
The 22 year old was raised in East Tennessee, where he started playing fiddle and singing at just three years old and later became the frontman of Carson Peters and Iron Mountain. After moving to Nashville at 19 to focus on songwriting, Peters has since earned cuts with Braxton Keith, Cole Goodwin and Kenny Whitmire.
In 2025, he released his single “The Mirror.” Peters has performed on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry many times and has appeared on national television, including performing during Ricky Skaggs’ induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame at the 52nd CMA Awards and competing on NBC’s The Voice in 2021. He currently tours with his band while continuing to build his songwriting career in Nashville.
“I want to thank God for this wonderful opportunity in my career, my wife and my entire family for supporting and encouraging me through the ups and downs of the music industry, as well as Emily Carignan, Aubrey Landon, and the whole team at Sony for believing in me and my songs. Long live country music,” says Peters.
“Carson Peters immediately impressed me with his undeniable talent and work ethic,” shares Carignan, Sony Music Publishing Nashville Manager, Creative A&R. “Watching his early success unfold has been incredibly rewarding, and I know this is only the beginning for him!”
“Getting the chance to work with someone as promising as Carson doesn’t come around often,” adds Landon, Sony Music Publishing Nashville Senior Director, Creative A&R. “He’s so authentic and brings a fresh young perspective to the more classic country sound in his music. We are beyond thrilled to be in his corner!”
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