Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Sony/ATV Nashville signs Jordan Walker to worldwide deal | Music Business Worldwide

Sony/ATV Nashville has signed country and pop songwriter Jordan Walker to a worldwide co-publishing agreement.

Walker, based in Nashville, has co-written songs including the multi-platinum, No.1 single When it Rains it Pours by Luke Combs, Mixed Drinks by Mitchell Tenpenny, and I’ve Been Good by Cassadee Pope.

Walker is also known for his former duo Walker McGuire, which released popular songs including Mysteries of the World and Til Tomorrow, which has earned over 28 million streams.

Walker began his music career in Wichita Falls, Texas during college when he established a four-piece band and began opening for Texas artists including Wade Bowen, Randy Rogers and Josh Abbott Band.

Walker moved to Nashville in 2012 to pursue a songwriting career and met Johnny McGuire and formed the band Walker McGuire.

Walker McGuire began touring the country extensively, opening for artists such as Luke Combs, Luke Bryan, Brooks and Dunn, and Tim McGraw, as well as headlining many venues and festivals.

“This guy has a tremendous future ahead, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Sony/ATV family.”

Rusty Gaston, Sony/ATV Nashville 

Sony/ATV Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston said “I was first introduced to Jordan as an artist, but I quickly learned what a remarkable gift he has for translating real-life emotions into song.

“This guy has a tremendous future ahead, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Sony/ATV family.”

I’m glad to be back to doing what I love with Rusty and his team at Sony/ATV behind me.”

Jordan Walker

Jordan Walker added: “I moved to this town in 2012 to write songs. Somewhere on this wild ride, I lost that mindset and I’m glad to be back to doing what I love with Rusty and his team at Sony/ATV behind me.”

“Jordan is an incredible songwriter and singer who can bring both an artist and writer perspective into a room.”

Tom Luteran, Sony/ATV 

Sony/ATV Vice President, Creative Tom Luteran said: “Jordan is an incredible songwriter and singer who can bring both an artist and writer perspective into a room.

“There’s an amazing energy he exudes, and I look forward to working with him. He’s got it all.”Music Business Worldwide

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