Music News (4/12/23)
Kimberly Perry Signs Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell, Songs & Daughters
Kimberly Perry. Photo: Claire Schaper
Grammy-winning artist Kimberly Perry has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and Songs & Daughters Publishing. The news comes days after Perry announced her solo record deal with Records Nashville.
Perry shares, “Since officially moving to Nashville in late 2021, Warner Chappell and Songs & Daughters have been instrumental in reconnecting me with so many of the amazing songwriters here in town. I have had such a wonderful time writing with old and new friends alike. Ben [Vaughn] and Nicolle [Galyon] have been such great collaborators and supporters, so I’m beyond thrilled to officially partner with them on this exciting next chapter of my career.”
As the sibling trio The Band Perry, her and her brothers Reid and Neil Perry have amassed more than two and a half million album sales and over two billion combined streams. In 2015, they won a Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Gentle On My Mind.”
As a songwriter, Perry’s crossover No. 1 single “If I Die Young,” from The Band Perry’s self-titled debut album, created a global audience for the trio in 2010. The song is currently certified seven-time Platinum and has amassed over 200 million video views.
Lauren Watkins Signs With Big Loud Records, Songs & Daughters
Pictured (L-R): Songs & Daughter’s Nicolle Galyon, Lauren Watkins and Big Loud’s Seth England. Photo: Chris Hornbuckle
Singer-songwriter Lauren Watkins has signed with Big Loud Records and Songs & Daughters. Watkins will release a two-song teaser this Friday, April 14 with her first-ever singles, “Shirley Temple” and “Camel Blues.”
Raised in South Nashville with three sisters, Watkins grew up on classic country and Southern rock, heavily influenced by Sheryl Crow, Miranda Lambert, Alan Jackson, Kenny Rogers, George Jones, Eric Church, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Chicks and more. She spent her college years at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) playing acoustic sets at hole-in-the-wall dives and piecing together a lyrical style all her own, filled with hard-edged, no-frills truth telling.
“Lauren Watkins is a rare talent,” says Seth England, Big Loud CEO & Partner. “We’ve been quietly working on what we believe will be one of the most exciting new artists in our format for about a year, listening to the music she’s turned in and pinching ourselves at the incredible poetry and musicality. It’s a privilege to be part of her team of champions and advocates.”
“Everything about Lauren’s writing and voice is a perfect representation of who she is as a person – effortless and unique,” adds Nicolle Galyon, Head of Songs & Daughters. “There really is no limit to where her songs will take her and I’m so excited for the world to get to hear what we hear.”
WinSongs Music Signs Jason Duke
Pictured (L-R, back row): Chip Petree (Ritholz Levy Fields, LLP), Duane Hobson (ASCAP) and Jason Turner (Keller Turner Andrews & Ghanem, PLLC); (L-R, front row): Erin Kidd (WinSongs), Jason Duke and Chris DeStefano (WinSongs)
WinSongs Music Publishing has signed chart-topping songwriter Jason Duke to an exclusive publishing deal.
Originally from Hendersonville, Tennessee, Duke is best known for co-writing the No. 1 hit “Dibs” with Kelsea Ballerini, along with many other notable cuts for artists including Keith Urban (“That Could Still Be Us”), Chris Bandi (“Man Enough Now”), Ryan Griffin, RaeLynn, LoCash, Meghan Patrick, Hannah Ellis and others.
“I am so excited to open a new songwriting chapter with Erin [Kidd], Chris [DeStefano], and the rest of the WinSongs family! I can’t think of a better home of which to continue to grow and chase the dream! Also, big thanks to every guiding hand along the way over the years that helped me get to here,” says Duke.
“The Winsongs Team is so excited to welcome the immensely talented Jason Duke to our family.” says DeStefano, WinSongs Music Founder & Owner. “Jason has already established himself with cuts and hits with some of the top names in the business and we are looking forward to growing that momentum.”
“Jason’s genuine character and glowing writing reputation precedes him. Not to mention the quality of work and intentionality he brings to each session is a dream. We’re teeing up for major future success together!” adds Kidd, WinSongs Creative Director.
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