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Bunetta Inks with UMPG
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed songwriter/producer Julian Bunetta to a worldwide exclusive music publishing agreement. The deal encompasses all of Bunetta’s future works ... -
Josh Kear: Top ASCAP Country Writer
Josh Kear was named ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year at the 51st annual ASCAP Country Music Awards. The writers of country music's most performed ... -
Songwriter Profile: Stephen Bishop
Having just returned from a publicity jaunt to promote his new album in New York City, Stephen Bishop relates: “I walked all over in the cold, ... -
Platt Named WCM President
Jon Platt has been promoted to President, North America, Warner/Chappell Music (WCM). Platt will take on a newly expanded leadership role, overseeing teams across WCM's ... -
Carole King is Beautiful
Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of legendary songwriter Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her ... -
Paisley and Underwood Sued
A federal judge ruled that a song-theft lawsuit against country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood over their duet “Remind Me” could move forward. Judge ... -
John Ryan Signs Agreement with Big Deal Music
Songwriter John Ryan has signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with Big Deal Music & BMG Chrysalis U.S. under their joint venture. John Ryan has ... -
Pandora Abandons “Internet Radio Fairness Act”
Pandora has officially abandoned the “Internet Radio Fairness Act,” a piece of legislation that would have effectively reduced the royalty rates it pays to songwriters and ... -
Steel Panther Roars with Kobalt
Kobalt Music Group has concluded two agreements to provide label services and publishing administration for the new album by Steel Panther. The band is Michael ... -
Songwriters Hall of Fame at Grammy Museum
The latest in the Songwriters Hall of Fame Songwriters-In-The-Round series, “Chart Toppers: Ladies Night” took place in the Clive Davis Theater at the Grammy Museum ...