Friday Updates (5/27)

Tyler Reeve

>>>Tyler Reeve has signed with William Morris Endeavor for exclusive booking representation and Tenacity Management for personal management. Agent Henry Glascock will be the artist’s responsible agent at WME, while Mike Kraski, owner and president of Tenacity Management will handle his management duties. Reeve, who logs an average of 250 shows a year, has just completed work on his sophomore CD, working with writer/producer Jonathan Singleton on the follow-up to his well-received debut, Whiskey Down. Contact Kraski at 615-351-4449.

>>>Luke Bryan is partnering with LongHorn Steakhouse to invite fans and restaurant guests to “Go West with Luke.” Two grand prize winners will get airfare and transportation to Sundance, Utah weekend Aug. 5-7 at Stewart Mountain Lodge, and a private acoustic performance from the artist. Also included is an autographed copy of Bryan’s new album set for August 9 launch, Tailgates aand Tanlines. For complete entry rules visit www.facebook.com/longhornsteakhouse

Michael Drexler

>>>BMI has promoted Michael Drexler to Executive Director, Business Development, New Media & Strategic Development Group. Drexler will continue to report directly to Sr. VP Corporate Strategy, Communications & New Media, Richard Conlon. Both are based in BMI’s New York offices. In his new role, Drexler will take on additional responsibility for digital business planning and sales development for new revenue streams in the mobile and broadband markets.  He was most recently Senior Director, Business Development, having joined BMI in 2010.