Signing Pics: Troy Olsen, Mo Pitney, Adam Sanders

Troy Olsen Renews Publishing Agreement

Warner/Chappell Music, together with THIS Music and Rio Nuevo, recently extended its worldwide co-publishing agreement with singer-songwriter Troy Olsen. Olsen has written songs and/or singles recorded by Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Chris Young, Patty Loveless and Kid Rock.

Pictured (L-R): Alicia Pruitt (Sr. Dir. A&R, Warner/Chappell), BJ Hill (Sr. Dir. A&R, Warner/Chappell), Connie Harrington (Owner THIS Music), Steve Markland (VP A&R Warner/Chappell), Rusty Gaston (Owner/GM THIS Music), Janine Appleton (Creative Manager, THIS Music), Troy Olsen, Phil May (GM/VP, Warner/Chappell), and Tim Nichols (Owner THIS Music)

Mo Pitney Joins Curb

Mo Pitney has signed with Curb Records and Curb Publishing. The 19-year-old is a native of Rockford, Illinois and garnered attention by playing steady gigs in Nashville. Curb staffers recently took the singer-songwriter to BMI’s Nashville office to celebrate his signing.

Pictured (L-R): Bradley Collins (BMI), Taylor Childress (Curb Records), Ed Hill, Kelly Lynn (Curb Music Publishing), John Ozier (Curb Records), Pitney, Perry Howard (BMI), Drew Alexander (Curb Music), and producer Billy Lawson. Photo: Drew Maynard

Adam Sanders Signs With Big Yellow Dog

ASCAP member Adam Sanders was recently signed to a publishing agreement with Big Yellow Dog Music as a result of his appearance at ASCAP’s New Crew Writers Round showcase. The regular showcase series exists to help promote and introduce talented, up-and-coming young writers to Nashville’s vibrant music publisher community.

Pictured (L-R): Brooke Arrington (Big Yellow Dog), Ryan Beuschel (ASCAP), Carla Wallace (Big Yellow Dog) and Adam Sanders.