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Sony Music Publishing has signed a global deal with songwriter Ashley Gorley, in partnership with Domain Capital Group. The agreement encompasses Gorley’s complete catalog of songs, as well as future compositions.Gorley has written 59 Country No.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn a major move in the publishing world, Sony Music Publishing has announced the appointment of Walter Jones as executive vice president and head of A&R, effective February 22. In the role, he will oversee the company’s U.S.

DEALSSony Music Publishing in Nashville has signed a global deal with artist development company Relative Music Group. Says Sony Music Publishing Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston: “Relative Music Group has done an incredible job of championing songwriters with an independent spirit that embodies everything that makes [Nashville’s music community] special.

Sony/ATV has announced the signing of country duo After Midtown – aka Adam Ernst and Michael Rotundo – coinciding with the release of their debut single, ‘Boys Like Us’.“Adam and Michael have a way of weaving their broad influences into a country/alternative rock gumbo that results in infectious, sing-a-long choruses with all the heart of what makes country music so special”, says Sony/ATV Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston.

Sony/ATV has signed producer and songwriter Bernie Herms to a worldwide publishing deal. Herms has worked with a broad range of artists during his career, including Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, Kelly Clarkson, Andrea Bocelli and Selena Gomez.“Bernie is one of smartest, most genuine and open-hearted songwriters I have ever met”, says Sony/ATV Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston.

Rusty Gaston has been appointed CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville effective immediately, Billboard has learned. As part of his new role, the music industry veteran will lead all creative and operations for the company’s Nashville division including the signing of new songwriters.“I’m completely overwhelmed and excited,” Gaston told Billboard over the phone Wednesday morning (Jan.