David Driessen is moving up the ladder at Downtown Music, where he has taken on the role of Chief Commercial Officer.

Driessen previously served as Downtown’s Chief Business Officer, where he was tasked with “driving growth and helping to maximize value for the company, its clients, and partners.”

In making the announcement, Downtown CEO Pieter van Rijn said “David’s leadership has been a key driver of Downtown’s success. His commitment to our artists, clients and DSP partners positions us to continue unlocking value for our many partners across the global music industry.”

Driessen added, “Downtown is relentlessly focused on connecting artists with audiences, providing technology and services to music companies, and making sure they get paid what they deserve, as quickly as possible. When artists, labels, and other rights holders trust Downtown, they know they have a partner who is deeply committed to their success.”

He’ll move into his new role at a pivotal time, following the May launch of the company's new Downtown Royalties & Financial Services division, as well as the completion of an integration strategy which merged CD Baby’s operations into Downtown.

Sony Music Publishing has struck a worldwide co-publishing agreement with songwriter/producer Jeremy Stover that covers all future works. The company has also acquired several songs from Stover and RED Creative Group, including Tim McGraw’s “7500 OBO" and Justin Moore’s “With A Woman You Love,” “We Didn’t Have Much” and “You, Me, And Whiskey.” Current singles from Stover include Moore’s “This Is My Dirt” and Ashley McBryde’s “The Devil I Know" as well as recent releases from Luke Combs, Priscilla Block and Travis Denning.

“Jeremy Stover is a master at crafting rural storytelling with sonic sophistication," SMP Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston said. "His productions and songs overflow with heart and make you feel right at home as a listener."

The deal is part of SMP’s ongoing creative partnership with RED Creative Group, home to Cole Taylor and Matt Mulhare. Meanwhile, we're more of a pasty white hue. Pictured gagging at the sight of us are (l-r) Loeb & Loeb attorneys Tom Luteran, Josh Van Valkenburg, Megan Pekar, Aubrey Landon and Dale Bobo (back row) and Loeb & Loeb's Derek Crownover, Gaston, Stover and RED's Taylor Lamb (front row).

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