The independent music publisher also announces the advancements of Alex Heddle and Grayson Stephens.
The "multi-million dollar deal" includes a stake in the writer's share of Brown's publishing and performance royalties.
The former Sony Music Publishing executive will also serve as president of A&R.
Jose Teran is the first of two YouTube fraudsters to be sentenced. His partner is schedule for sentencing later this summer.
A House judiciary committee hearing with industry leaders rehashed the MMA's successes and criticism of the Mechanical Licensing Collective it created.
Launched by Reps. Ted W. Lieu and Ben Cline, the bi-partisan caucus will focus on policies that benefit independent songwriters and intellectual property concerns.
The Copyright Royalty Board issued its final determination for Phonorecords III, setting a countdown to to rectify now-incorrect payments for the last five years.
The sold-out event was created to "inspire, educate, and connect" aspiring ASCAP songwriters with the industry's top talent.
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In May, the performance rights organization won a 138% increase for songs performed at live events.
