Music
TwentySeven Songs Posting Indications Jennifer Smestad
Jennifer Smestad. Photo: Ryan Noble
TwentySeven Music Publishing, led by music executive Barry Weiss and songwriter-producer Jenna Andrews, have signed Jennifer Smestad to a worldwide publishing deal, in partnership with Sony Music Publishing.
Smestad’s RECORDS Nashville/Sony Music Nashville debut single, “Half The Man,” written with Josh Metheny and Erik Halbeg, released in 2020 and has gone on to garner more than 18 million streams and 100k consumption units.
The Arizona native moved to Nashville in 2016 to pursue her musical dreams as a singer-songwriter, after her faith and family helped her overcome Tourette’s Syndrome, OCD and social anxiety diagnoses. She has garnered a wealth of performing experiences, from time with the Miss America pageant to performing at churches, ballparks, and various music venues. Smestad is managed by Hill Entertainment Group and is gearing up to release new music in the coming weeks, as recently teased to her more than 228,000 TikTok followers.
Pictured (L-R, top row): Jennifer Smestad, Grace Jones (Hill Entertainment Group); (L-R, middle row): Greg Hill (Hill Entertainment Group), Barry Weiss (TwentySeven Music Publishing); (bottom row): Jenna Andrews (TwentySeven Music Publishing)
“We’re delighted to have Jennifer join the TwentySeven family,” shared both Weiss and Andrews. “Her songwriting has already touched countless people across the world and we’re excited see what she’ll accomplish next.”
“At the beginning of 2020, I set a big goal to sign a publishing deal within a year,” said Smestad. “I can’t believe it’s a year later and it’s actually happening! I’m so grateful to Barry, Jenna, and TwentySeven for believing in me and taking a chance on me.”
The post TwentySeven Music Publishing Signs Jennifer Smestad appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Today (Nov 3), Matthew West shares My Story Your Glory (Expanded Edition). The additional tracks feature collaborations with Anne Wilson, Cochren & & Co., daughter Lulu West, and Micah Tyler.
The post Matthew West Shares ‘My Story Your Glory (Expanded Edition)’
The Zac Brown Band has released a jam-heavy version of “Baba O’Riley,” on all streaming platforms. The track is the newest single from the group’s first ever live covers album, From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers, out Nov. 10.
“Baba O’Riley” was recorded live in 2016 at Boston’s Fenway Park, which holds a special place in both the band’s heart and career. As Fenway Music Hall of Fame members, Zac Brown Band made history in August, selling out the iconic stadium for the 14th time and marking the Park’s 100th concert.
Releasing via Brown’s own label Home Grown Music, From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers includes tracks spanning over 11 years and showcases a selection of performances in iconic venues from the ZBB, joined by John Mayer, Steven Tyler, Darrell Scott, Mark O’Connor Band and Marcus King. ZBB’s rendition of Queen’s British-rock anthem “Bohemian Rhapsody,” as well as the recently released cover of “The Way You Look Tonight” made popular by Frank Sinatra, are on the the guilty pleasures album, along with tracks ranging from quintessential rock with “Sweet Emotion” and “Baba O’Riley,” to the Beatles’ pop cult classic “Eleanor Rigby,” to Jimmy Buffett’s tropical escape “Margaritaville” and more.
From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers Tracklist:
1. Bohemian Rhapsody (Live at The SSE Arena, Wembley, London, UK, 09.25.2015)
2. Baba O’Riley (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 08.20.2016)
3. Enter Sandman (Live at Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, 09.14.2014)
4. Sabotage (Live at Windy City Smokeout, Chicago, IL, 7.16.2023)
5. Sweet Emotion feat. Steven Tyler (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 08.09.2015)
6. Whipping Post feat. Marcus King (Live at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN, 10.17.2021)
7. Margaritaville (Live at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh, NC, 10.05.2023)
8. It’s A Great Day To Be Alive feat. Darrell Scott (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 06.16.2018)
9. Eleanor Rigby feat. Darrell Scott & Mark O’Connor Band (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 06.16.2018)
10. With a Little Help From My Friends feat. Darrell Scott & Mark O’Connor Band (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 06.16.2018)
11. Neon feat. John Mayer (Live at the Southern Ground Music and Food Festival, Nashville, TN, 09.22.2012)
12. Use Somebody (Live at Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA, 08.25.2019)
13. The Way You Look Tonight (Live at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA, 06.04.2016)
The post Zac Brown Band Releases Song From New Covers Project.
FlipsideMediaET eMagazine • “Everything Music”
