Jonas Group Publishing (JGP) has signed celebrated and award-winning songwriter Rhett Akins. Akins is a two-time BMI Songwriter of the Year, eight-time CMA Triple Play Winner, ACM Songwriter of the Decade and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee.
An unparalleled writing talent, Akins has 36 No. 1 singles to his credit. His songs have been recorded by some of the biggest names in country music, including Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Dustin Lynch, Justin Moore, Joe Nichols, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Chris Young and others. In addition to signing Akins as a songwriter, Jonas Catalog Holdings will acquire songs from his extensive catalog. Warner Chappell Music will continue its long relationship with Akins and administer the copyrights. Akins is represented by his long-time attorney, Jess Rosen.
The acquisition will include fan-favorite smash hits like the recent No. 1 hit single “Love You, Miss You, Mean It” (Luke Bryan), the 2x Platinum-certified “What’s Your Country Song” (Thomas Rhett), the Platinum-certified “To Be Loved By You” (Parker McCollum), the Platinum-certified “Half Of Me” (Thomas Rhett/Riley Green), the Gold-certified “It Matters To Her” (Scotty McCreery), and the Gold-certified “Red” (HARDY/Morgan Wallen).
“Rhett is an extraordinary songwriter,” said JGP President Leslie T. DiPiero. “Personally, I have admired his work since I first came to town. He is a master of everything that is great about country music. It is an honor to represent his catalog of excellence, and our entire team is looking forward to contributing to his continued growth and success.”
“I’ve seen Leslie’s dedication to songwriters for many years,” Akins said. “She is a friend of and advocate for creators. The impact the Jonas family has made on the music world is remarkable, and it is obvious their love for music and family is their driving force. You put all that together, and I think you have a pretty unstoppable squad that leads with their values. I am very excited to join Kevin, Leslie, and the whole Jonas Group Publishing team.”
"We are honored to welcome Rhett to our roster, along with his incredible catalog,” said Kevin Jonas Sr., Founder and Chairman of Jonas Group Entertainment. “Rhett is an immensely 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 body of work into the Jonas Group Publishing family, which would not have been possible without the support and expertise of our trusted financial partner, Corrum Capital Management," he adds. "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 providing valuable assistance throughout the purchase of the catalog. All of us at JGP look forward to celebrating and amplifying Rhett’s extraordinary artistry."
IDs from L to R: Jessi Vaughn Stevenson (Warner Chappell Music), Matthew Beckett (Partner, Milom Crow Kelley Beckett Shehan PLC), Emily Peacock (Sr. Creative Dir., JGP), Kevin Jonas Sr. (Founder/Chairman Jonas Group Entertainment), Rhett Akins, George Kreis (Pres., JGE), Leslie T. DiPiero (Pres., JGP), Jess Rosen (Co-Chair, Greenberg, Traurig), Ben Vaughn (Pres. & CEO Warner Chappell Music), Bryce Sherlow (Warner Chappell Music) | Photo Credit: Cole Barnhill
ABOUT JONAS GROUP PUBLISHING:
Established in 2020, Jonas Group Publishing (JGP) is a division of Jonas Group Entertainment (JGE), founded by Kevin Jonas Sr. in 2005. Under the leadership of President Leslie T. DiPiero, JGP is home to a burgeoning consortium of groundbreaking songwriters, including Rhett Akins, Terri Jo Box, Justin Ebach, Franklin Jonas, David Kalmusky, Bailee Madison, Dan Marshall, Amy Stroup, and the catalog of Julia Michaels. Headquartered on famed Music Row, JGP continues to grow its footprint through new signings, catalog acquisitions, recordings, and sync placements.
ABOUT ACCESS MEDIA ADVISORY:
Access Media Advisory is a specialist merchant bank advising and investing in the sports, media, and entertainment industries. Access Media Advisory is dually headquartered in Connecticut and London (UK).