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Warner Music’s label services division ADA Worldwide is now handling global distribution for Rostrum Records. “Rostrum Records was founded on a commitment to bring innovative, artist-first approaches to the music industry”, says the label’s President Erika Montes. “20 years later, we are excited to partner with the ADA team on a shared vision to deepen the support and amplification of independent artists”.Peermusic Nashville has signed artist and songwriter Karl Michael to a global co-publishing deal. “Working with the team at Peermusic is a dream come true”, says Michael. “This is a team of outstanding music publishers and to be able to leverage their global reach and network is a great opportunity”.Concord Music Publishing has signed country pop artist Lindsay Ell to a worldwide publishing deal. “It feels amazing to be part of a team that is so engaged in creating a nurturing environment for all their writers,” says Ell. “Concord is so team-focused and from the moment I walked into that building, I felt like everyone had my back.

I’m truly so excited to start this new chapter with this team!”CTM Outlander has acquired the songs catalogue of songwriter and producer Shane McAnally, and has also agreed a deal to administer his publishing companies SMACKSongs and SMACKBlue. “I am very excited to start this new partnership built on a mutual passion for all things music, along with the global reach of this incredible team”, he says.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSFUGA has confirmed that Lara Baker is its new General Manager for the UK, following the promotion of Liz Northeast to SVP EMEA. “I’m delighted to join the global FUGA team, which truly offers best-in-class distribution and marketing to a client base that reads like a.