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Back Row Music, the Nashville company behind Back Row Publishing, has launched its artist management and record label divisions. Chris Koegen will serve as President, Artist Services and Alexa Fasulo joins as Vice President, Artist Development and Marketing. Co-Founder and artist manager Michael Kozelj will work alongside the growing team as President, with Adam Skuse serving as CEO. Based in Nashville, Koegen brings 20 years of label and artist experience in the U.S. and abroad. His prior experience includes Amazon, Big Machine and WHY&HOW, working with artists such as Taylor Swift, Thomas Rhett, Georgia Ku, Tyler Braden and more. Based in New York, Fasulo is the founder of THRVE Music Co. and brings nearly a decade of experience across the label, management and live sides of the business. After early stints at Republic Records, Live Nation and Bravado, she joined Universal Music Group’s eCommerce & Label Services team in 2020. Following the 2025 launch of THRVE Music Co., she built and executed release strategy, paid and social campaigns, direct-to-fan programs and tour marketing, growing a client roster, including KALEO, Cole Phillips, Angel White and Georgia Ku, among others. Read more at the link in our bio. by @backrow.music
@backrow.music, the company behind Back Row Publishing, has launched artist management and record label divisions. Naming Chris Koegen as President of Artist Services and Alexa Fasulo as Vice President of Artist Development and Marketing, Co-Founder and Artist Manager Michael Kozelj will work alongside the growing team as President, with Adam Skuse serving as Chief Executive Officer. The company is built on one philosophy: an artist’s career works best when their team shares the same vision and goals. Already signing its first artists to its management and label roster, more announcements are on the way. #musicindustry by @backrow.music
Back Row Publishing has signed singer-songwriter @mattmckinneywrites. Since arriving in Music City, McKinney has earned cuts with Tim McGraw, Ella Langley, Jon Pardi, ERNEST, Lukas Nelson and more. “I can speak for the entire Back Row team, that we are proud to have Matt on board” shares Taylor Antle of Back Row Publishing. “Not only is Matt an incredible songwriter with authentic versatility, but his incredible work ethic and great attitude is second to none.” #musicindustry #songwriter #countrymusic by @backrow.music
Matt McKinney has signed with Back Row Publishing. Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, McKinney has earned cuts with Tim McGraw, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Jon Pardi, Elle King, ERNEST, Trey Lewis and Lukas Nelson. “I’m excited for the future,” says McKinney. “Also, very thankful for the opportunity to continue my career with Taylor, Lindsay, and Mike playing a large role creatively.” Read more at the link in our bio. by @backrow.music
We called it - Nate Haller’s new album is next level! Check out track #2 “Called It” ✍️ by Back Row’s @christianyanceymusic & Matt McVaney with @imthehaller and @griffenpalmer & produced by McV 🔥 by @backrow.music
Jared Scott has signed with Back Row Publishing. Scott’s songs have been recorded by Chris Stapleton, Jon Pardi, Vincent Mason, Avery Anna, Walker Hayes, Sydney Rose, Jessica Baio and BRELAND. He also co-wrote Zimmerman’s Gold-certified “Chase Her.” “Signing with Back Row feels like the beginning of a really exciting new chapter. I’m so grateful to have them in my corner and can’t wait to see what we do together,” says Scott. Read more at the link in our bio. by @backrow.music
Ben Van Maarth has signed with Back Row Publishing. Van Maarth began his career in 2018 as a touring guitarist for Tucker Beathard and Troy Cartwright before shifting his focus to production in 2022, going on to shape records for Dipper, Cartwright, Clayton Mullen and others. He has since landed writing cuts with Tyler Nance, Your Neighbors, Ian Harrison, Cole Phillips and Thomas Ventura. Van Maarth also maintains his own artist project, Benny Vans. “I’m so lucky to have found a team who’s just as excited about the music I’m making as I am,” says Van Maarth. “They tell you to find your champion, and I’m incredibly lucky to say I’ve found mine. Taylor and the entire team are building something truly special at Back Row, and I’m honored to be a part of it.” Read more at the link in our bio. by @backrow.music
Congratulations to Back Row writer, @christianyanceymusic on being nominated for @musicrowmagazine’s Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year at the 2026 Music Row Awards!✨ by @backrow.music
Matt McVaney has signed with Back Row Publishing. McVaney penned and produced Kane Brown’s “Used to Love You Sober” and “I Love That I Hate You,” and wrote “Thunder in the Rain,” the debut single from Brown’s 2016 self-titled album. Since then, as a producer, he has worked with Dalton Dover, Tayler Holder and David J. As a writer, he’s landed cuts with Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Lainey Wilson, Chris Young, Chase Matthew, Zach John King and Tim McGraw. “McV is a world-class writer and producer and I’m so excited to continue working with him in this new chapter at Back Row,” says Lindsay Will, VP A&R, Back Row Publishing. “His musical instincts are unmatched and his vision and passion for music aligned perfectly with our team and I can’t wait to see what we build together!” Read more at the link in our bio. by @backrow.music
Back Row Publishing is a new Nashville-based music publishing company dedicated to developing and supporting world-class songwriters. With a songwriter-first philosophy, the company focuses on cultivating creative talent, building meaningful industry relationships, and creating opportunities - it is led by industry executives @lindsay_will and @taylorantle. In tandem with its launch, the company has signed breakout hitmaker @christianyanceymusic to an exclusive publishing deal, on the heels of his first #1 hit in America with Josh Ross’ “Hate How You Look.” Tap the link in bio to read more. #countrymusic #musicindustry by @backrow.music
Back Row Publishing has launched and signed Christian Yancey as its flagship writer. The Georgia native relocated to Nashville in 2021 and earned more than 50 cuts with artists including Austin Snell, Cody Lohden, McCoy Moore and Josh Ross. He recently notched his first No. 1 track with Ross’ “Hate How You Look.” Back Row Publishing will be led by Lindsay Will and Taylor Antle. Will joins Back Row Publishing as Vice President of A&R. An Arkansas native and Middle Tennessee State University graduate, Will began her career at Liv Write Play in 2018 before joining Round Hill Music in 2021. There, she rose from Manager, A&R to Senior Director, A&R. She is a member of the Recording Academy and has been recognized on MusicRow’s Next Big Thing list. Antle joins Back Row as Director of A&R. A native of Oklahoma and graduate of Oklahoma State University, he began his career as a production manager and sound engineer before transitioning into publishing. Most recently he served as Director, A&R at Round Hill Music. Read more at the link in our bio. by @backrow.music
Soft launch. Loud future. by @backrow.music

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