Music News (10/28/26)
Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inducts Six
Pictured (L-R): Lyle Lovett, Shawn Camp, Lee Thomas Miller, Taylor Swift, George Strait and Bruce Channel. Photo: Ed Rode
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame held its 56th Anniversary Gala last night (Oct. 26), welcoming six new members into the Class of 2026.
This year’s class included Shawn Camp and Lee Thomas Miller in the songwriter category; Taylor Swift in the songwriter/artist category; Bruce Channel in the veteran songwriter category; Lyle Lovett in the veteran songwriter/artist category; and the late J.I. Allison into the hall’s Legacy category.
“There is nothing more rewarding than welcoming six extraordinary songwriters into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and celebrating the songs and stories that have touched so many lives,” shared Rich Hallworth, Board Chair of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation. “It is a privilege to share this special evening with these remarkable talents, their families, friends and colleagues as we celebrate the people and the songs that make Nashville so special. There is no night quite like this one!”
Position Music Taps Pete Robinson As GM, Creative Nashville [Exclusive]
Pete Robinson
Position Music has tapped Pete Robinson as General Manager, Creative Nashville. Robinson will report to Position Music Founder/CEO Tyler Bacon and President Mark Chipello.
Robinson brings more than three decades of experience across the music industry, including senior executive positions at major record labels and nearly 20 years as a music publisher in Nashville. He was a founding partner of Big Deal Music. During its growth, the company accumulated 17 No. 1 country singles with artists such as Luke Bryan, Old Dominion, Kenny Chesney and more.
In 2022, following Big Deal Music’s 2020 acquisition by Merck Mercuriadis’ Hipgnosis Songs, he launched Pete Robinson Consulting where he advised companies within the music industry and adjacent sectors.
Prior to Big Deal Music, Robinson held senior executive roles at several major record labels, including Sr. VP A&R at RCA and then moving to Epic as Sr. VP A&R. He was also the owner/operator of DUMBO STUDIOS in NYC.
NSAI Elevates Maxwell Trotter
Maxwell Trotter. Photo: Courtesy of NSAI
Nashville Songwriters Association International has elevated Maxwell Trotter to Songwriter Relations Manager.
In his new role, Trotter will oversee NSAI’s Remote Interactive Songwriting Education Program, manage the organization’s Member Certification Program, and continue to meet day-to-day with developing songwriters around the world to assist them with their journey and goals.
Trotter originally joined the NSAI through a summer internship in 2023 while studying at Ferris State University. After excelling and proving to be a valuable addition to the team through his ambition, skills and eagerness, he was welcomed on as a full-time Songwriter Relations Rep.
He has since become an integral part of the education team at NSAI and is an asset to songwriters in Nashville and across the globe. Moving forward in his new role, he will continue to inspire and motivate unsigned songwriters as they utilize their membership.
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