Music Management Firm Milk and Honey Launches New Label

In the music industry, Milk and Honey, a prominent management company, has announced plans to launch a new label called Milk and Honey Records. The label will primarily focus on pop and dance music, with a physical and digital distribution agreement in place with The Orchard.

Milk and Honey's founder, Lucas Keller, stated that the decision to enter the label space was driven by the increasing independence of artists and managers from major labels. The company aims to put songwriters first, offering them a "sizeable amount" of master points and transparent marketing commitments.

Separately, the Country Music Association (CMA) has made several key promotions within its leadership team. Michael Farris has been elevated to Vice President of Business Strategy and Insights, where he will drive CMA's strategic growth by leveraging data, technology, and cross-department collaboration. Kate Watson has been promoted to Senior Director of Industry Relations, overseeing industry partnerships, community building, and talent relations.

These organizational changes at Milk and Honey and the CMA reflect the evolving dynamics in the music industry, with a focus on empowering artists, songwriters, and industry professionals.