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The MusicRow WeeklyDecember 3, 2021Hannah DasherWME Sony Music Publishing Nashville ASCAPHannah Dasher’s big personality, and even bigger hair, pairedwith her classic-country style and undeniable talent sets the H tothe Damn to the D apart from the rest. Whether it’s her viral“Stand By Your Pan” TikTok cooking series or funny tunes like“You’re Gonna Love Me” or “Left Right,” Dasher is forging herown path.BBR Music Group / BMG Maximum Artist Group Reservoir BMIBrooke Eden first came onto the scene in 2014, but has foundher stride this year. Throughout 2021, Eden reintroduced herself,offering a fresh new sound after finding love and acceptance thatinspired her music both sonically and lyrically. In a three-partreintroduction, Eden said goodbye to her painful past on “NoShade,” fell in love on “Sunroof,” and professed her love to hernew partner on “Got No Choice.”Sony Music Nashville The Penthouse CAA WarnerChappell Music Nashville BMIAt the forefront of the transfusion of country and hip-hop is WillieJones. Early in 2021, Jones released his debut album RightNow, containing ear-worms “Back Porch,” “Down For It,” and“Right Now,” as well as the culturally important "AmericanDream." The project has garnered millions of streams,exemplifying the demand for his signature sound.Warner Music Nashville Not A Public Figure Management /Erv Woolsey Company UTA UMPG Nashville BMIWith a fresh Rocky Mountain country sound, Ian Munsick madehis major label debut in spring of 2021 with the release of CoyoteCry. Serving as a thesis to the project is “Long Haul,” agorgeously lush track about Munsick’s love-affair for his home.With a deep appreciation for modern western culture in countrymusic, Munsick is helping lead the charge to its revitalization.Page 7 of 17

The MusicRow WeeklyDecember 3, 2021Big Loud Records / Back Blocks Music and RepublicRecords Back Blocks Music / Fusion Music WME UMPGNashville / Back Blocks Music BMISince her breakout single “Villain,” Lily Rose has hit the groundrunning. In October, the Georgia native released her album,Stronger Than I Am, which has already amassed over 87 millionglobal streams. Her songs, with country-inspired confessionallanguage and smooth R&B influence, highlights the singersongwriter’s ability to balance shimmery uniqueness with intimaterelatability.Cohencidence Projects UTA BMIBrittney Spencer exploded onto the country music scene afterher cover of The Highwomen’s “Crowded Table” went viral. Sincethen, Spencer has left audiences enthralled at every performance,building her fan base with her gorgeously powerful voice andthought-provoking lyrics on songs like "Sober & Skinny" and"Sorrys Don’t Work No More."Big Machine Label Group (The Valory Music Co.) OliviaHanceri, OH Creative Mgmt WME Songs & Daughters / BigLoud / Warner Chappell BMITiera is bringing soulful R&B into the country sphere. Her talentwas quickly noted by the industry, and Tiera became the flagshipwriter for Nicolle Galyon’s Songs & Daughters publishingcompany. With her own The Tiera Show on Apple Music, thehoney-voiced singer-songwriter is pioneering her own uniquebrand of country music.UMG Nashville (Mercury Nashville) Missi Gallimore,T.R.U.T.H. Management UTA Truth or Dare / WarnerChappell Music BMISam Williams grew up in a country music dynasty, as thegrandson of country pioneer Hank Williams and the son of outlawlegend Hank Williams Jr. But the talented singer-songwriter hasforged his own path with his stunning debut album, GlasshouseChildren. The project offers songs about healing, growth, loss andredemption that show off Williams’ connection to country music’sroots and forward thinking approach to artistry.Page 8 of 17

The MusicRow WeeklyDecember 3, 2021MusicRow Highlights Music Industry Leaders OnThe Rise With 2022 N.B.T. Industry DirectoryRising Nashville music industry leaders have beenselected for MusicRow Magazine’s 2022 N.B.T.Industry Directory.Now in its third year, MusicRow’s N.B.T. IndustryDirectory is the first and only list of its kind,showcasing Nashville music business professionalswho occupy important roles at their respectivecompanies. This class of professionals are on atrajectory of excellence to successfully lead theNashville music industry into the future.All members of the N.B.T. Industry Directory are featured in MusicRow’s current 2022 Touring & Next Big ThingIssue. Click here to read the full list of MusicRow's 2022 N.B.T. Industry Directory members. MRJeff Krones Promoted To Co-Head Of CAA’s Nashville Music OfficeCreative Artists Agency (CAA) has announced that veteran agent JeffKrones has been promoted to Co-Head of CAA Nashville Music.Krones works with some of CAA’s high-profile clients such as Dan Shay,Twenty One Pilots, Brett Young, Needtobreathe, and NF, among manyothers. He has helped build out the agency’s broader country music roster,in addition to other areas. He joins Nashville Music Co-Heads MarcDennis, Brian Manning, and Darin Murphy in his new role.Krones began his career as an intern at CAA in 2004 and was promoted toAgent in 2007. He was elected to the Board of the Academy of CountryMusic in 2017, and has been featured in many distinguished lists fromPollstar and Billboard. Krones lended his expertise in a story about hisclient Dan Shay’s return to the road for MusicRow‘s recently releasedTouring & Next Big Thing Issue.“I’m honored to join my fellow Co-Heads in helping to build on our successin Nashville. As a team, we’re passionate about discovering, developing, and serving a wide range of artists thattouch many different genres and cultures,” says Krones. “I’m fortunate to have spent my entire career at CAA,surrounded by the best agents, and I’m excited by the opportunity to help shape our future.”Additionally, CAA announced that Bruno Del Granado has been promoted to Head of the agency’s global LatinMusic touring group. Based in Miami, Del Granado joined the agency in 2013 from RM Entertainment Group, whichhe formed in partnership with Ricky Martin. Previously, he founded Entertainment Media Factory, Inc. a music,television, and film production and programming company specializing in content for Latin America, Europe, andAsia.“Today’s appointments of two superbly talented new leaders attest to the tremendous momentum CAA isexperiencing across our touring business,” shares CAA’s Head of Music, Rob Light. “Jeff and Bruno’s individualinstincts, taste, and experience have made them world-class agents, and we look forward to them expanding theirimpact for clients and CAA in their new leadership roles.” MRPage 9 of 17

December 3, 2021Keith Urban To Embark On ‘TheSpeed Of Now World Tour’ InSummer 2022The MusicRow WeeklySony Music Nashville ElevatesAlli Champagne To Sr. Dir.,Legal & Business AffairsSony Music Nashville has announced the promotion ofAlli Champagne to Sr. Dir., Legal & Business Affairs.Reporting directly to Angie Magill, Sr. VP, Legal &Business Affairs, Champagne will continue to handlecontract negotiations for the label’s artist roster, serveas counsel to all label departments, and as SonyMusic Nashville’s Radio Compliance Officer.Four-time Grammy award winner Keith Urban willmake his return to the road as he sets course on “TheSpeed Of Now World Tour” North American leg withspecial guest, three-time Grammy nominee, IngridAndress.Kicking off on June 17 at Tampa’s MIDFLORIDACredit Union Amphitheatre, Urban will also make ahandful of stops in Canada before trekking across theU.S., including his first performances at Los Angeles’The Forum and the Jacksonville Daily’s Place. Ticketswill go on sale in all markets on Friday, Dec. 10 at 10a.m. local time.“Every night is the first time we’ve played these songsfor that audience, in that moment,” says Urban. “Aftertwo years, we’re finally gonna get the chance to playsome of the new songs we haven’t done live before.We’ll throw in a bunch of the songs that everyonecomes to hear, a couple of which we’ll rework a bit,and it’s really gonna be tough to get us off the stage.”With the announcement of the North American debutof “The Speed Of Now World Tour,” Urban will embarkon his first world tour in four years. The NorthAmerican leg will add fifty shows to the tour’spreviously announced dates in Australia, Germany,Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. For moreinformation, click here. MRChampagne joined Sony Music Nashville in 2014 asManager, Legal & Business Affairs and was promotedto Director for the department in 2018. Prior to joiningthe Sony team, Champagne was a member ofViacom/CMT’s Legal & Business Affairs department.She also spent time practicing entertainment law andlitigating copyright infringement cases for law firms inNashville.Champagne is a graduate of Belmont Universitywhere she obtained a BBA degree in Music Business.She graduated from Pepperdine University School ofLaw where she received Certification in Entertainment,Intellectual Property, & Technology Law, and servedas Editor for the Journal of Business,Entrepreneurship and the Law.Magill says, “Because of her knowledge, positiveattitude and terrific work ethic, Alli is an invaluablemember of the Sony Music Nashville Team. I’m proudand happy to announce this well-deserved promotion.”“I am honored by Angie’s confidence in me, and I lookforward to her continued mentorship,” addsChampagne. “I am proud to take on this new role andgrow further alongside the incredible Sony MusicNashville team, its groundbreaking artists, andunmatched executive leadership.” MRPage 10 of 17

The MusicRow WeeklyDecember 3, 2021Jimmie Allen, John Marks & Aaron BenwardLaunch JAB EntertainmentMulti-Platinum artist Jimmie Allen along with musicexecutives Aaron Benward and John Marks have launchedJAB Entertainment, a full-service management andproduction company. The trio serve as partners for theNashville-based company.Marks joins JAB Entertainment from his most recent positionas Global Director of Country Music at Spotify, in which he leftin March of 2021. Benward is a Platinum-selling recordingartist, multi-hit songwriter, film and television producer, musicsupervisor and a founder of the Park City Song Summit.Pictured (L-R): Leo Brooks (of Neon Union), Aaron Benward,Jimmie Allen, Andrew Millsaps (of Neon Union)“I’ve been friends with Aaron for years – he’s a brother to me,”Allen says. “We’ve always wanted to work together anddecided to launch JAB Entertainment.”JAB Entertainment’s inaugural artist sign is Neon Union, aduo comprised of Leo Brooks and Andrew Millsaps. The two are featured on Allen’s “Livin’ Man” off his latest albumBettie James Gold Edition. Neon Union’s first single, “Beer Up” is slated to drop on Dec. 30 through a distributiondeal with EMPIRE.“It wasn’t long ago that Jimmie and Aaron invited me to see their new duo Neon Union in Nashville,” Marks says. “Iwatched their set, saw their on stage chemistry and knew I needed to be a part of this history making duo. It’s anhonor to be joining JAB Entertainment with Jimmie and Aaron and to bring Neon Union’s message of great music,BIG fun and unity to the world.” MREmily Peacock Rises To Senior Creative DirectorAt Tree Vibez MusicMusic publishing company Tree Vibez Music, which was founded by FGL‘sTyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, have elevated main staff member EmilyPeacock to Senior Creative Director.First joining TVM in 2018, Peacock plays a pivotal role in leading thecompany’s songwriters, including Kelley, Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt, CoreyCrowder, RaeLynn, Canaan Smith, Blake Redferrin, and Chris Loocke.For the third consecutive year, Peacock is featured in MusicRow’s N.B.T.Industry Directory among rising Nashville music business professionals whoare having a major impact on the industry.The Belmont University graduate first launched her professional careeralongside Bob DiPiero at Love Monkey Music. For over a decade, she’sworked hand-in-hand with veteran publisher Leslie T. DiPiero at Tom-LeisMusic and Advanced Alternative Media (AAM).“Emily’s dedication to our roster and attention to detail is unsurpassed,” shares TVM General Manager Leslie T.DiPiero. “We are grateful for her enviable work ethic and air traffic control skills. Our entire Tree Vibez Music familyextends our heartfelt congratulations to Emily Peacock!” MRPage 11 of 17

The MusicRow WeeklyDecember 3, 2021DISClaimer Single Reviews: Chris Stapleton SingsWith Adele & Taylor SwiftAs the year winds down, country steps into the nationalspotlight.The genre’s stars seem to be everywhere on TV specialsand at media events these days. Which is the perfecttime to be releasing headline-making new music.Stepping up the the plate today are Alan Jackson, OldDominion, Walker Hayes, Kameron Marlowe and TaylorSwift, all with superb fresh sounds. The Disc of the Daygoes to Adele with our own Chris Stapleton, adding morethan a little to the pop superstar’s performance.I don’t know much about her, but the DISCovery Awardwinner is Madeline Edwards.Read Robert K. Oermann's weekly single reviews columnhere.MORE TOP STORIESReba To Open New Restaurant, Bar & Live MusicVenue In OklahomaCarrie Underwood, Lady A, More Partner With St.Jude For ‘Love Music. Stop Cancer.’ CampaignAcademy Of Country Music Elevates Four, AddsTwoLauren Daigle Launches KultureCity SensoryRoom At Bridgestone ArenaExpanded All-Day “Streaming Summit” To KickOff CRS 2022Kyndal Inskeep Inks With Cornman Music, WarnerChappell Music NashvilleRecords Nashville Adds Erin Kinsey To RosterChris Buck Signs With Anthem Music PublishingNashville Unlimited Christmas To Host 22ndAnnual Benefit For Room In The InnChris Tomlin, Jason Ingram Join Forces To FormTIM PublishingDallas Smith Pulls Off Three-Peat As 2021 CCMAEntertainer Of The YearJameson Rodgers Announced As Opry NextStageArtist For DecemberDanny Myrick, Deluge Music Launch West CoastBased Canyon Coast EntertainmentHailey Whitters Announces 2022 ‘Heartland’ TourPage 12 of 17

December 3, 2021The MusicRow WeeklyCole Swindell & Lainey Wilson Join Forces On Fiery Duet,‘Never Say Never’ [Interview]Grammy-nominated entertainer Cole Swindell and fast-rising,country songstress Lainey Wilson recently released their fierynew duet, “Never Say Never” via Warner Music Nashville.For Swindell, the track is his 12th career single following his backto-back No. 1 hits “Love You Too Late” and “Single SaturdayNight.” Meanwhile, Wilson, who won the 2021 MusicRowDiscovery Artist of the Year award, is coming off her Goldcertified, No. 1 debut single “Things A Man Oughta Know.”Swindell co-wrote “Never Say Never” with Jessi Alexander andChase McGill in 2018. The Zach Crowell-produced track blendsSwindell and Wilson’s signature sounds, offering a perfect mixtureof country twang and relatability with rocking guitar licks andpowerful concert-ready production. The hard-hitting back and forthdialog finds the duo admitting that sometimes you just can’t walkaway, even when you know you should.“I don’t know anyone who hasn’t been in this situation at somepoint in time,” Wilson says. “I was telling Cole the other day, it’s like that piece of chocolate cake that you know youshouldn’t have but you take it anyway. We’ve all been there, so we can all relate even if you’ve never been in arelationship in your life.” She continues, “It’s hard sometimes to have a rocking song that’s also passionate, and Ithink this song does that. It makes you feel all the things. It makes you wanna say ‘Hell yeah!’ and it makes you wantto kiss somebody.”Though the two artists have been long-time fans of each other, “Never Say Never” is their first collaboration. It isalso Swindell’s first true duet from his seven year career.“I wrote [the song] with two of our really good friends, Chase McGill and Jessi Alexander. I was in [Lainey’s]hometown in Louisiana playing the last show of the year a couple of years ago, and we wrote this song thatweekend. We knew it was special and we could tell it was going to be a rocking song with a lot of energy, but theway we wrote it we knew it had to be a duet,” Swindell says. “We were trying to find the right person that could singit and make it feel like it needed to. I’ve been a big fan of [Lainey’s] music, so when she popped into my head [weknew that she w

2 days ago · December 3, 2021 The MusicRow Weekly MusicRow Unveils Next Big Thing Artists Class Of 2022 MusicRow is proud to reveal its list of artists, who in 2022, are predicted to become the Next Big Thing (NBT). The annual NBT list features 11 artists, who are each profiled in MusicRow‘s latest 2022 Touring & Next Big Thing