Award winning songwriter Rhett Akins is signed to Jonas Group Publishing (JGP). In addition, Jonas Catalog Holdings will acquire songs from Akins' extensive catalog, while Warner Chappell Music will continue its long-standing relationship with Akins and manage the copyright.
A two-time BMI Songwriter of the Year winner, eight-time CMA triple play winner, Academy of Country Music Songwriter of the Decade and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Akins has recorded songs by Jason Aldean, Brooks. & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton and more.
Jonas Catalog Holdings has also acquired songs from Little Brocephus Music,
Ritten by Rhettro Catalogs. The acquisition includes songs such as “Love You, Miss You, Mean It” (Luke Bryan), “What's Your Country Song” (Thomas Rhett), “To Be Loved By You” (Parker McCollum), “Half Of Me” ( Thomas Rhett/Riley Green), “It Matters To Her” (Scotty McCreery) and “Red” (HARDY/Morgan Wallen).
Jonas Group Publishing was launched in 2020 and is a division of Jonas Group Entertainment, founded by Kevin Jonas Sr. in 2005. Jonas Group Publishing is headed by the chairman of JGP Leslie T. DiPiero and hosts songwriters such as Akins, Justin Ebach, Terri Jo Box, Franklin Jonas, Bailee Madison, Amy Stroup and Julia Michaels' catalog.
“Rhett is an extraordinary songwriter,” DiPiero said in a statement. “Personally, I've admired his work since I first came to town. He is a master of all that is great in country music. It is an honor to represent its catalog of excellence and our entire team looks forward to contributing to its continued growth and success.”
“I've seen Leslie's dedication to songwriters for many years,” Akins said. “She is a friend and advocate of creators. The Jonas family's impact on the music world is remarkable, and it's obvious that their love of music and family is their driving force. You put all that together and I think you have a pretty unstoppable team that drives with their values. I am very excited to be joining Kevin, Leslie and the entire Jonas Group Publishing team.”
“We are honored to welcome Rhett to our roster, along with his incredible catalog,” said Jonas of Jonas Group Entertainment. “Rhett is an extremely talented songwriter whose contributions have shaped the landscape of country music and beyond. His catalog reflects not only his incredible talent but also his ability to create songs that resonate with audiences around the world.
“We are thrilled to bring Rhett's work to the Jonas Group Publishing family, which would not be possible without the support and expertise of our trusted financial partner, Corrum Capital Management. We must also thank Access Media Advisory and Teresa Miles Walsh, Dave and Ruscell Pavlin, Matthew Beckett and Milom Crow Kelley Beckett Shehan PLC for their valuable assistance in purchasing the catalogue. All of us at JGP look forward to celebrating and amplifying Rhett's extraordinary artistry.”
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