Music News (05/15/24)

Cameron Jaymes Signs With Kobalt

Pictured (L–R): Morgan Brasfield, Cameron Jaymes, Kevin Lane and Stephanie Cox

Cameron Jaymes has signed an exclusive worldwide agreement with Kobalt.

Jaymes began his career as an EMI recording artist. He later shifted to writing and production, working under his longtime friend and mentor Busbee.

He has written and produced songs across genres for Alana Springsteen, Rachel Platten, Danny Lux, Daya, Jordyn Shellhart, Nightly, Emily Reid, Sarah Reeves, For All Seasons, Robyn Ottolini, Tritonal and more. Jaymes’ work has also been featured on television shows and networks such as Gilmore Girls, Jane The Virgin, 13 Reasons Why, Good Morning America, Today, ABC, ABC Family, E! Network, Bravo and MTV as well as in Marie Claire, Seventeen Magazine and Teen People.

“Cameron is a one of a kind creative. He approaches every aspect of his career with the utmost care for not only the product, but also for the people he works with,” says Kevin Lane, Kobalt Senior Director, Creative. “His passion is infectious, and [he] has aspirations to create music that will inspire people for generations to come. It’s an honor to welcome him into the Kobalt family.”

“I’ve known Kevin from afar for the last several years and have always held great respect for how he goes about his business. When we first sat down to talk about my career, and Kobalt’s trajectory, I felt an immense sense of ease and excitement,” shares Jaymes. “Spending time with Stephanie [Cox] and Morgan [Brasfield] cemented my belief that they were the perfect creative home for me. I’m grateful and excited about being a part of what they are building, and them being a part of what I’m building.”

Jackson Nance Inks With Eclipse Music Group & Electric Feel Publishing

Pictured (L-R): Anna Thiel (Eclipse Music, Creative Coordinator), Kurt Locher (Eclipse Music Group, Founder/Partner), Penny Gattis (Eclipse Music Group, Partner), John Owen Bradley (Electric Feel, Country A&R) Jackson Nance, Austin Rosen (Electric Feel, CEO). Photo: Courtesy of Evolution PR

Singer-songwriter Jackson Nance has signed a global publishing deal with Eclipse Music Group and Electric Feel Publishing.

“Jackson is a rare talent and a triple threat,” says Penny Gattis, Partner, Eclipse Music Group. “His vocals, guitar playing and writing seamlessly transcend genres while remaining uniquely his own. Partnering with Electric Feel on this was an organic fit, and I’m eager to witness the extraordinary journey ahead with this dream team in place.”

The Mississippi native has been immersed in music since he was 10 years old. He has been paving his path in music city for seven years now, working with some of the industry’s most established mentors. Nance has had cuts with Brennan Story, Chase Rice and Halle. He has also performed with Ricky Staggs, Jeffrey Steele, Delbert McClinton and Jamey Johnson, among others.

“From the second I met Jackson, I knew he had IT,” shares John Bradley, Country A&R, Electric Feel Publishing. “He is a rare talent that effortlessly writes in any genre and conquers any challenge thrown his way. Jackson seamlessly fits into the culture Electric Feel is building in Nashville, and it couldn’t be more perfect to partner with my friends at Eclipse Music Group.”

“I feel blessed to be part of Eclipse Music and Electric Feel.  These days it’s hard to do anything but smile when thinking about my future! Praise God,” adds Nance.

Ace High Music Signs Lakeview

Pictured (L-R): Travis Chaney (Ace High Music), Luke Healy (Lakeview), Jesse Denaro (Lakeview), Chris Poole (Ace High Music), Abigail Wate-Ayala (Ace High Music) Matt Woodson (Majik Management). Photo: Anna Schaeffer

Ace High Music has signed country-rock band Lakeview to a publishing deal.

Comprised of Jesse Denaro and Luke Healy, Lakeview hails from the northeast. Their fusion of pop-punk style rock and blue-collar country songwriting has attracted fans with songs like “Home Team,” “Son Of A” and “Loser.”

“Being a published songwriter has been a dream of mine for longer than I can remember,” Healy shares. “Writing songs is what I’m hardwired to do and what I plan on doing for the rest of my life. Partnering with Ace High made the most sense for our goals as songwriters. The best part is that I get to do it with some of my best friends.”

“Before Lakeview, Luke and I both wrote music across all genres. From metal to pop to CCM and alternative rock,” Denaro adds. “I can’t wait to tap back into those genres and dig even deeper into the country rooms. I’m pumped for Ace High and the writing culture that they’re building—it’s an honor to be part of it on the ground floor.”

The band joins Ace High following the company’s rebrand and the addition of Chris Poole as Partner and Vice President of Publishing & Artist Development. The team also includes President & Managing Partner Travis Ray Chaney and Creative Director Abigail Wate-Ayala.

“When I heard Jesse and Luke’s songs for the first time, I was blown away by their craftsmanship as artists and songwriters,” Poole says. “Not only do their songs embody the sonic uniqueness and authentically country lyric that is Lakeview, but they also both have an uncanny ability to write songs for others across multiple genres. It’s our belief that their brand of country music represents a movement defined by their blue-collar work ethic and one-of-a-kind perspective. I’m so excited to work side by side with them every day and I have no doubt this is only the beginning!”