Florida Georgia Line Launch Round Here Records With AWAL, Sign Canaan Smith

Round Here Records

TYLER HUBBARD and BRIAN KELLEY of Country duo FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE have partnered with AWAL, the label division of KOBALT, to launch ROUND HERE RECORDS. As part of the deal, AWAL will handle marketing, licensing and distribution for ROUND HERE RECORDS.

The newly-formed label has signed Country singer-songwriter CANAAN SMITH as its flagship artist. SMITH was previously signed to MERCURY RECORDS NASHVILLE, and hit #1 with the song "Love You Like That." SMITH is also signed to FGL's publishing company, TREE VIBEZ MUSIC (TVM), and has penned hits cut by JASON ALDEAN, FGL, COLE SWINDELL and MASON RAMSEY.

“We continue to grow our presence as well as our commitment to the NASHVILLE music scene,” AWAL NORTH AMERICAN Pres. RON CERRITO said. “BRIAN and TYLER are incredible musicians, renowned songwriters and extremely business savvy. They are a true creative force in the industry that is surrounded by an incredible team. Their business model and artist-first approach are a perfect match with our global capabilities and core values. CANAAN is an amazing artist with hundreds of millions of streams and a #1 radio hit, and we’re proud to welcome him to the AWAL family.”

“We’ve been jamming to all the songs the TVM writers have been cranking out. BK [BRIAN KELLEY] and I believe that great songs are the fuel behind every great artist, and every successful label, so we figured since our TVM family has the fuel— let’s light the fire,” HUBBARD said. “ROUND HERE RECORDS feels right, and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with AWAL.”

In celebration of the new deal, SMITH released a new single today (8/15), titled "Beer Drinkin' Weather." Find more information on the new song here. 

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