Category : Music Publishing
Songwriter signings, catalog sales, rights management, performance royalties, sync licensing, and the financial infrastructure behind music ownership and long-term revenue.
Warner Music Unveils Philly Soul Icons Documentary
Warner Music announces documentary on Philly Soul legends Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell. The film explores their creation of Philadelphia International Records....
Warren Zeiders Signs with Warner Records
Country singer Warren Zeiders signs with Warner Records after his hit 'Ride the Lightning' earned 72 million streams and 500 million TikTok views....
ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES KELLY ARCHERS COUNTRY CATALOG
Anthem Entertainment acquires hit country songwriter Kelly Archer's catalog featuring #1 hits like Travis Denning's 'After a Few' and Justin Moore's 'Somebody Else Will.'...
BRE Publisher Sidney Miller Jr. has Died
Sidney Miller Jr., founder of Black Radio Exclusive (BRE) magazine and pioneering figure in Black music industry publishing, has died at age 89. Miller ran...
Atlantic Records Names Lanre Gaba Co-President of Black Music
Atlantic Records promotes Lanre Gaba to Co-President of Black Music after 20 years with the label. She'll work alongside Mike Kyser leading the department....
M�neskin Renews Global Publishing Deal with Sony
Italian rock band M�neskin renews worldwide publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing, extending partnership that began in 2017. The Eurovision winners have achieved 3 billion...
River House Artists Signs Neil Medley
River House Artists and Sony Music Publishing sign Nashville country hitmaker Neil Medley, writer of Luke Bryan's 'Tailgate Blues' and Jake Owen's No. 1 hit...
eOne Music rebrands as MNRK Music Group to reflect new era
eOne Music rebrands as MNRK Music Group, becoming a standalone independent music company focused on recordings and publishing. The rebrand follows Hasbro's 2021 sale....
Relative Music Group Signs Country Songwriter Nick Donley
Relative Music Group and Sony Music Publishing sign country hitmaker Nick Donley, who wrote Florida Georgia Line's No. 1 hit 'Sittin' Pretty' and songs for...
The Walls Group Releases New Single
Grammy-nominated gospel sensations The Walls Group release their new single 'My Life' from upcoming album THE OTHER SIDE. The Houston-based siblings deliver an inspiring power...
Downtown Music Publishing Hires Senior Manager
Downtown Music Publishing hires Emily Stephenson as Senior Manager, International to oversee global copyright administration and improve royalty collections efficiency....
Bohannon Sues Warner Chappell Over C&C Music Factory
Producer Hamilton Bohannon filed a $2 million claim against Warner Chappell for unauthorized use of his 70s hit in C&C Music Factory's "Everybody Dance Now."...
Billy Strings Signs Global Publishing Deal with River House
Grammy-winning bluegrass artist Billy Strings signs worldwide publishing deal with River House Artists and Sony Music Publishing. The deal covers his current catalog and future...
Nicole George-Middleton Named ASCAP Foundation ED
Nicole George-Middleton has been appointed Executive Director of The ASCAP Foundation, continuing her role as SVP of Membership. She replaces retiring Colleen McDonough after serving...
Wale & Chris Brown Release “Angles” Single
Wale and Chris Brown team up for their new single 'Angles' on Warner Records, featuring flirty wordplay over an OG Parker beat that samples Diddy's...
Robert Johnson: The Influential Life of a Blues Legend
Robert Johnson was an American Delta blues guitarist and songwriter born in 1911 whose short but influential life shaped generations of musicians....
Emlyn Releases Debut EP Confessions of a Drama Queen Today
Los Angeles singer-songwriter Emlyn releases her debut EP 'Confessions of a Drama Queen' today, featuring viral TikTok hit 'B.O.M.B.' and showcasing her pop prowess....
cleopatrick Releases Debut Album BUMMER with New Music Video
Canadian DIY rock duo cleopatrick releases debut album BUMMER with new music video for 'Victoria Park.' The underground sensation has logged 100 million streams independently....
Teddy Pendergrass: Iconic Legacy
Teddy Pendergrass became the iconic male sex singer with his raspy baritone voice and captivating stage presence. From Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes to...
BMG and KKR Join Forces To Acquire Music Rights
BMG and KKR announce partnership to acquire music catalogs and rights, combining BMG's industry expertise with KKR's investment resources for artists and songwriters....
Curly J Debut EP KINGDOM & New Video
New York rapper Curly J releases his major label debut EP KINGDOM on Warner Records, featuring 5 tracks and a new video for 'No Hoodie'...
Patty Erickson Joins ASCAP as Senior VP, Human Resources
Patty Erickson joins ASCAP as Senior VP of Human Resources, bringing extensive media industry experience from BBC Studios Americas and Viacom to lead culture and...
Ethiopia Habtemariam Promoted to Chairman and CEO of Motown
Ethiopia Habtemariam has been promoted to Chairman and CEO of Motown Records after serving as President since 2014. Under her leadership, the iconic label relocated...
Kane Brown Launches Verse 2 Music with Kent Earls and Sony
Kane Brown signs worldwide publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville and launches Verse 2 Music imprint with Kent Earls to discover emerging country songwriters....
Universal Music Group Launches Virgin Music Label Services
Universal Music Group launches Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, a new global distribution network for independent artists and labels. The service revives the iconic...