Music Industry on the Move: Halsey Signs Global Publishing Deal with BMG

Halsey has signed a new global publishing administration agreement with BMG. The new deal includes all of their future songwriting compositions, as well as the recently released single "So Good" and their collaboration with Calvin Harris "Stay With Me", which features Justin Timberlake and Pharrell.

"I'm thrilled to announce this partnership with BMG," said Halsey. "I was immediately drawn to their artist and songwriter mentality and can't wait to take this journey with my new BMG family."

Jason Aron and Anthony Li, Halsey's co-managers at Anti-Pop, commented: " The creativity and refreshing approach to publishing is very exciting. Thomas and his team around the world have welcomed us with open arms. We appreciate their passion and dedication to putting artists first."

Prior to this agreement, Halsey's recorded music and publishing was handled by Universal's Capitol Records Music Group and Universal Music Publishing Group.

Photo above (left to right): Claire Bernardin, Thomas Scherer, Halsey , Josh Edmond and Jonathan Palmer.

+ Country Music Hall of Fame and museum historian Michael Gray has been promoted to vice president museum services. He fills the role of Brenda Colladay, who joined the organization as Vice President of Museum Services in 2018. She will remain on the team until mid-January to help with the transition.

Gray, who most recently served as Senior Executive Director of Writing and Interpretation, will be responsible for the care and management of the museum's artifact collections and archives. He will also be responsible for overseeing all planning, design and installation of exhibitions in the museum's gallery spaces, as well as the museum's online exhibitions and digital archives.

Gray added, "I've been blessed to spend the last two decades at the museum surrounded by a world-class collection, steeped in the educational and public programs we offer, and enhanced by talented and collaborative colleagues who are dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of this diverse and important art form."

Gray recently spoke with Variety about the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's new exhibition, "Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock."

+ Milestone Publicity has promoted Jessica Bonner to Vice President of Advertising.

In his elevated role, Bonner will continue to be "hands-on with customers while being more immersed in a internal leadership role," according to the company's news announcement. Prior to assuming his new role, Bonner served as an account executive.

"Jessica has an unparalleled work ethic and a passion for what she does," said Mike Gowen, company director. founder and CEO. "She always goes above and beyond for her clients and the company. Jessica's level of drive and ambition is becoming a rare trait these days - it's only fitting that she's become VP of Milestone."

Notable clients of the company include Dave Stewart, Kiefer Sutherland, Gaby Moreno and John Dolmayan of System of a Down, in addition to labels and music-focused companies such as Ghostwriter Music, Compass Records Group, and Songbird City.

+ Live Nation and Brooklyn Bowl unveiled new plans to add a new Brooklyn Bowl location to the plot B at Audi Field, located in the Buzzard Point neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Brooklyn Bowl DC will be the brand's first location in the DC metro area and fifth location for this place, which...