Capitol Music Group and The Core Records have partnered to sign singer-songwriter Brandon Wisham. Born in Georgia and raised in South Carolina, Wisham was recently named as SiriusXM’s The Highway’s most recent Highway Find, and he will open shows for Tyler Hubbard, Lakeview and Austin Snell this fall.
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Wisham wrote his first song, “Pain Won’t Last,” at age 19; the song was a heartrending ode to losing his father to COVID-19. Bailey Zimmerman included a version of “Pain Won’t Last” on his 2023 project Religiously. The Album., and brought Wisham on as an opener for his 2024 tour.
Wisham issued his debut single “Back Together” earlier this year, and followed with songs including “Better Than The Day” and “Growin’ Up.” He made his CMA Fest debut in June and will release his new single, “She’s Good,” on Friday (Aug. 8).
“The way I’m feeling about this step is beyond what words can describe,” Wisham said in a statement. “Grateful to have found a team that is as passionate about my music as I am. Can’t wait to experience this journey alongside the best of the best!”
“We’re thrilled to welcome Brandon to the Capitol Records family,” Tom March, chairman and CEO of Capitol Music Group, said in a statement. “He’s a truly gifted songwriter with the kind of talent, drive and unstoppable passion that make for an extraordinary career in country music. We’re beyond proud to join forces with Brandon as he moves forward into his most exciting chapter yet.”
“Brandon has been part of The Core family from the start and we’ve believed in his talent and potential every step of the way,” Chief Zaruk and Simon Tikhman, co-founders and co-CEOs of The Core Entertainment, added. “Watching him grow and gain real momentum as an artist has been incredible, and signing him to The Core Records is a natural evolution of that journey. He’s got something truly special, and we’re excited to take this next step with him and help bring his vision to the world.”
Music executives Zaruk and Tikhman launched The Core Entertainment in 2019. The company includes The Core Records, with artists including Hannah McFarland and Josh Ross, and management division The Core Entertainment, with artists such as Wisham, Zimmerman, Nate Smith, Ryan Hurd and Nickelback.
