The sheer number of artist signings announced on a weekly basis makes it difficult to keep up, no matter how closely you pay attention to the industry news cycle. That’s why every other Tuesday, Billboard compiles the latest signings to labels, distributors, agencies, management companies and more, in an effort to provide a snapshot of the latest moves in the artist space, from household names to indie stars to emerging acts.
First up this week is Cameron Whitcomb, known for songs including “Medusa” and “Quitter,” who signed with The Core Entertainment for artist management. Whitcomb’s debut album, The Hard Way, is set for release on Friday (Sept. 26) on Atlantic Records. The Core Entertainment, founded in 2019 by Simon Tikhman and Chief Zaruk, also represents Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, Josh Ross, Nickelback and more. — Jessica Nicholson
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Shane McAnally signed with UTA for global representation in all areas. The agency will help expand McAnally’s business portfolio across TV, theater and live touring. As a songwriter, McAnally has written and produced more than 50 No. 1 songs, according to a press release. He has penned hits for Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, Sam Hunt, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban; was featured in the NBC reality competition series Songland; and co-wrote the Tony-winning musical Shucked with Brandy Clark. He also heads up the publishing and management firm SMACKSongs. McAnally continues to be managed by Robert Carlton, Makayla Symmonds and Marissa Turk Loar at SMACKSongs; his legal representative is Jason Turner at Keller, Turner, Andrews & Ghanem.
Check out the rest of the latest signings below.