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Mike Culotta Appointed President of Streamsound Records
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One of Nashville’s new and innovative record labels, Streamsound Records has announced the appointment of radio executive Mike Culotta as President. Culotta will oversee operations for the Nashville-based label, which is distributed by Sony Music Nashville. He will start the position on April 15th. You can find out more about Culotta from the press release: Read MoreGary Allan, Hillary Lindsey and Matt Warren Celebrate ‘Every Storm’ #1
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Earlier this year, Gary Allan made a triumphant return to the country music chart #1 with ‘Every Storm (Runs out of Rain).’ Last week, the team behind the song gathered at Sambuca in Nashville to celebrate the #1 success. The party was hosted by BMI’s Clay Bradley and ASCAP’s Mike Sistad. This was Gary Allan’s Read MoreJason Aldean Celebrates Two #1 Songs in One Day
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Yesterday, March 5, Jason Aldean celebrated double #1 success. First, he and his team visited the BMI offices to thank all those involved in the success of ‘Take a Little Ride.’ Big Loud Shirt’s Craig Wiseman, one of the song’s publishers, welcomed the crowd and acknowledges the songwriters, Rodney Clawson, Jim McCormick, and Dylan Altman. Read MoreAngie Johnson Signs with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in Nashville
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Toward the end of last year, Angie Johnson signed with Sony Nashville as a recording artist. Now, Johnson also put ink on a deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing as a songwriter. Still working as a Missouri Air National Guard Tech Sergeant regular weekends, Johnson is also working on her debut EP with producer Josh Leo. Read MoreCMA Foundation Donates $1.2 Million to Nashville Public Schools via CMA’s Keep the Music Playing Program
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The CMA Foundation continues its support of public education and, through its Keep the Music Playing music education program, donated $1.2 million to Nashville schools benefiting 81,000 students. You can read about the great work being done in the press release below: The CMA Foundation donated $1.2 million to benefit music education programs for Nashville’s Read MoreNashville Trio The Cadillac Black Becomes The Cadillac Three, Signs Deal with Big Machine Records
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It’s been quite an interesting few days for Nashville’s southern rock trio, The Cadillac Black Three… The trio, Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason and Kelby Ray, got into a spot of trouble over the band’s name which resulted in brainstorming sessions and a name change. The Cadillac Black will from now on be The Cadillac Three. Read More
Songwriter Adam Wright Signs with Nashville’s Carnival Music Publishing
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Songwriter Adam Wright is the newest highly-talented addition to the Carnival Music roster. Read More
Martin Mills Calls for Protection of Artists at MIDEM [full speech]
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At the annual music industry conference MIDEM (Marché International du Disque et de l’Edition Musicale), held in Cannes, France, Martin Mills of Beggars Group was honored with the Industry Icon Award this morning. In an impassioned speech, he called for governments, and the industry itself, to do more to make sure creatives are rewarded for Read More