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elbow Announces North American West Coast Dates For January 2020
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2019 As they lead the charge for this week's Number 1 spot in the UK (set to be their third consecutive U.K Number 1 album), British band elbow has announced they will be returning to North America in January 2020 for a handful of west coast dates in California. Starting on January 18, they will be kicki... (more...) 
Straight No Chaser Launches Imprint with WMG's Arts Music Division
by TV News Desk - October 15, 2019 Chart-topping a cappella group Straight No Chaser has announced the formation of their own label imprint, SNC Records, in partnership with Warner Music Group's Arts Music division. In line with Arts Music's focus on genres outside of the mainstream, SNC Records' focus will be on holiday music and a... (more...) 
Elbow Releases Eighth Studio Album GIANTS OF ALL SIZES
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2019 elbow have released their highly anticipated, critically acclaimed eighth studio album, 'Giants of all Sizes' [Polydor/Verve Label Group] today. ... (more...) 
October Drift Announce Debut Album FOREVER WHATEVER, Share Title Track
by TV News Desk - October 04, 2019 October Drift have shared their new single, 'Forever Whatever', the title track from their upcoming debut album, which will be released on January 24th via Physical Education Records. The band are currently on a UK headline tour and will play Manchester's Night & Day Café tonight (October 4th).... (more...) 
Elbow Tease Forthcoming Album With New Track 'White Noise White Heat'
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2019 Ahead of their eighth studio album release, Manchester band elbow have released a new track, 'White Noise White Heat' today. Listen below!... (more...) 
RCA Inspiration Announces Ron Hill As Vice President Of Artist Development
by TV News Desk - September 30, 2019 RCA Inspiration has appointed GRAMMY® Award-winning music and entertainment veteran Ron Hill as Vice President of Artist Development, reporting to Senior Vice President and General Manager Phil Thornton. Hill will oversee all A&R/Creative matters and the newly-launched Brand Partnership division for... (more...) 
Damien Sneed Releases New CD, JAZZ IN MANHATTAN
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2019 Damien Sneed, composer, pianist, and vocalist released his new digital CD, Jazz In Manhattan on Friday, September 20 on his boutique label, LeChateau Earl Records. Jazz In Manhattan focuses on Sneed's considerable chops as a jazz interpreter and includes such classics as 'Over The Rainbow,' 'Nature ... (more...) 
Sheryl Crow and Gibson Team Up for New Guitar
by TV News Desk - September 25, 2019 Gibson--the legitimate leader in professional instruments—has teamed with nine-time GRAMMY Award-winner Sheryl Crow to present the new Sheryl Crow Country Western Supreme acoustic guitar. All Sheryl Crow Country Western Supreme guitars will be sold through Authorized Gibson dealers.... (more...) 
BMI Names Shirin Foroutan Vice President, Creative, Europe
by TV News Desk - September 11, 2019 BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) is pleased to announce that Shirin Foroutan has been named Vice President, Creative, Europe. Foroutan will be based out of BMI's London office and report to Alex Flores, Senior Vice President, Creative, effective immediately.... (more...) 
KRISTEENYOUNG Releases Self-Produced Ninth Album THE SUBSET
by TV News Desk - September 04, 2019 Avant-rock singer-songwriter/producer KRISTEENYOUNG has always done things her own way, including self-designing all of her stage costumes, and now she invites listeners to come along on her most experimental and emotional journey yet with the release of her ninth album The SubSet outTODAY (Septembe... (more...) 
Jonathan Taylor Signs with Motown Gospel/Capitol CMG
by TV News Desk - September 03, 2019 Motown Gospel/Capitol CMG announces the signing of breakout artist Jonathan Traylor to an exclusive recording agreement. The emerging singer/songwriter has also entered into an exclusive songwriting agreement with Capitol CMG's market-leading publishing company.... (more...) 
Gibson Presents 'Eric Clapton 1964 Firebird I'
by TV News Desk - August 22, 2019 By acknowledging its iconic past and leaning into the innovative future, Gibson, the legitimate leader in professional instruments proudly presents the Eric Clapton 1964 Firebird I. A pre-sale will officially begin on August 20, all Gibson Eric Clapton 1964 Firebird I guitars will be sold through Gu... (more...) 
Reina Del Cid Announces US Tour Dates
by TV News Desk - August 21, 2019 Celebrated Minneapolis singer/songwriter Reina Del Cid has released 'Bernadette,' the first song from her new album MORSE CODE out October 4. Reina Del Cid's storytelling prowess shines on the song, which appears to feature a visitor from the artist's past. 'It feels like I lost a friend, I find mys... (more...) 
Motown Gospel Releases HITSVILLE: A MOTOWN GOSPEL CELEBRATION
by TV News Desk - August 16, 2019 Today, Motown Gospel honors 60 years of Motown with the release of the digital compilation Hitsville: A Motown Gospel Celebration, available here, with lyric videos for each classic song available on Motown Gospel's YouTube Channel.... (more...) 
Sony/ATV Promotes Jorge Mejia to President & CEO, Latin America and U.S. Latin
by TV News Desk - August 14, 2019 Sony/ATV Music Publishing Chairman & CEO Jon Platt has announced that Jorge Mejia has been promoted to President & CEO, Latin America and U.S. Latin.... (more...) 
Imagine Documentaries Announces Partnership With Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019 Imagine Documentaries President, Justin Wilkes, announced today that the company has reached an exclusive deal with the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation to produce the definitive documentary on Jazz legend and beloved entertainer, Louis Armstrong. The deal comes with access to hundreds of hour... (more...) 
Ricky Dillard Signs With Motown Gospel
by TV News Desk - August 12, 2019 Motown Gospel is honored to announce the official signing of iconic choirmaster Ricky Dillard today. Known for his skillful directing and inimitable presentation marked by high energy, acrobatics and charisma, the 3-time GRAMMY® nominee will record his Motown Gospel debut album, along with his unpar... (more...) 
The Miami Beach Pop Festival Announces Daily Lineups
by TV News Desk - August 05, 2019 The Miami Beach Pop Festival is excited to announce daily lineups for the inaugural event, set for November 8-10, 2019. The festival will be held on the shore of South Beach between 5th and 10th Streets, adjacent to the beachfront Lummus Park and the iconic Ocean Drive.... (more...) 
LyricFind Extends Lead On Publisher Relationships With MPA/PMLL Agreement In The UK
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019 LyricFind are happy to confirm an agreement with 63 UK publishers through PMLL, a division of the UK Music Publishers Association. Thanks to the MPA's support, the remaining PMLL members and other MPA and MCPS members will be encouraged to opt in to direct licensing agreements with LyricFind, for wh... (more...) 
CBS THIS MORNING's Gayle King to Broadcast Exclusive with Meek Mill and Jay-Z
by TV News Desk - July 24, 2019 Award-winning hip-hop artist and criminal justice reform advocate Meek Mill has just announced that he is launching a new record label, called a?oeDream Chasers,a?? as part of a joint venture with Jay-Z's Roc Nation. CBS THIS MORNING has the broadcast exclusive of the announcement. Gayle King spoke ... (more...) 
Taylor Swift, Jonas Brothers, Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande Among 2019 MTV VMA Nominees
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2019 MTV today unveiled the nominations for the 2019 a?oeVMAs,a?? which includes dozens of artists whose reach and influence have elevated the music industry and global cultural conversation. Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift lead the nominations with 10 nods each in categories including, a?oeVideo of the Y... (more...) 
Gibson Announces New Collaborations
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2019 Gibson is pleased to announce new creative collaboration agreements with key boutique guitar makers and music inspired partners.... (more...) 
Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, Thomas Rhett and More Take Part In Dance or Donate Challenge
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2019 Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, Thomas Rhett, Julianne Hough and Hoda Kotb join the growing list of supporters that have participated in United Cancer Front's (UCF) Dance or Donate Challenge, an awareness and urgently needed fundraising campaign. It was created to help UCF continue their mission of ... (more...) 
Watchet Festival Announces Full Lineup Featuring The Lightning Seeds, Embrace, Reverend & The Makers
by TV News Desk - July 17, 2019 WATCHET FESTIVAL, recipients of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service are proud to confirm their full 2019 line up. With three iconic British bands; The Lightning Seeds, Embrace and Reverend & The Makers set to headline, alongside around 100 other acts including the incomparable Sophie Ellis-Bexto... (more...) 
BMI Promotes David Levin to SVP of Licensing
by TV News Desk - July 15, 2019 BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) today announced that David Levin, Vice President of Digital Licensing, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Licensing, effective immediately. In his newly expanded role, Levin is responsible for all of BMI's domestic licensing and revenue generation, encompassing ... (more...) |
