BMG Nashville

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR: BBR acquisition; Jason Aldean Wins ACM Entertainer of the Year for the second year in a row; finalized deal for new building on Music Row, Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color” (co-written by Hillary Lindsey); AIMP Song of the Year, busbee; AIMP Songwriter of the Year, Danny Gokey; K-Love Male Artist of the Year; Lady Gaga’s “Million Reasons” (co-written by Hillary Lindsey) performed on SNL and Super Bowl LI; 12 BMG songs performed at the ACM Awards; over 30 active singles on Country, Christian, AC and Top 40 Charts; eight singles currently in Top 25 Country Airplay Charts; four singles in Top 10; #1s this year are Carrie Underwood’s “Dirty Laundry,” “Blue Ain’t Your Color” (Hillary Lindsey), Brad Paisley’s “Today” (Ashley Gorley), Luke Combs’ “Hurricane” (Thomas Archer), Dustin Lynch’s “Seein’ Red” (Kurt Allison/Tully Kennedy/Steve Bogard), Danny Gokey’s “Rise” (Danny Gokey/Sam Mizell), Florida Georgia Line f/Backstreet Boys’ “God, Your Mama and Me” (Gordie Sampson/Hillary Lindsey).

PROJECTS ON THE RUNWAY: Dustin Lynch: Single “Small Town Boy” rapidly scaling the charts from the forthcoming album that is sure to take him to superstardom. Granger Smith: Current single “Happens Like That” from his highly anticipated sophomore album. Lindsay Ell: Lots of recent buzz on her new single, “Waiting on You,” with more music due later this year. Parmalee: These guys are a great American band, and their new single, “Sunday Morning,” along with their new record, will prove that. Chase Rice: New signing for BMG/BBR. This artist has a loyal following that we are excited to expand on. Don’t miss his headline Lambs and Lions Tour. Joe Nichols: One of the best singers of great songs in the country genre. We can’t wait for the public to get their ears on his new cuts.

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