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02.10.2026

Cole Phillips Inks With Eclipse Music Publishing

Songwriter and producer Cole Phillips has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Eclipse Music Publishing. As a guitarist, Phillips has toured internationally as a sideman for artists including Gretchen Wilson, Colt Ford and Canaan Smith. His credits span country, pop and EDM, with collaborations with Clever, Colt Ford, Scotty Hastings and more. Phillips’ projects throughout his career have collectively generated hundreds of millions of streams. “Cole is the kind

12.19.2025

Eclipse Music Group Acquires Emily Shackleton’s Catalog

Eclipse Music Group has acquired Emily Shackleton’s catalog, which includes Carly Pearce’s breakout and CMA Award-winning, multi-Platinum hit “Every Little Thing.” In addition to “Every Little Thing,” Shackleton has had cuts with Reba McEntire, Runaway June, David Nail, Sara Evans, and Mickey Guyton, among others. “Emily’s depth as a storyteller allows her songs to resonate with so many. Her writing is raw, honest, and profoundly human,” says Penny Gattis, Partner at Eclips

11.21.2025

Hayden Blount Inks with Eclipse Music Group

Hayden Blount has signed a publishing deal with Eclipse Music Group. Blount is managed by Wild Child Music. The Savannah, Tennessee native garnered over five million streams and earned placements on various editorial playlists for his 2024 single “Heaven On Earth.” “Hayden embodies everything we love about honest, roots-driven country music,” says Penny Gattis. “He’s unapologetically authentic—his songs are lived-in, his voice is unmistakable, and his perspective is entirely his own. We’re thril

11.21.2025

Kate Vinten and Zach Lund Launch New Management Company, Wild Child Music

Veteran A&R execs Katie Vinten and Zach Lund have announced the launch of a new Nashville-based management company called Wild Child Music. Launched in partnership with Eclipse Music Group and founded last year, the new company already has a robust roster of artists and producers, including Delacey, Hayden Blount, Valley James, Wells Ferrari, Cece Coakley, Logan Turner, Brett Truitt, Willie Breeding, Cameron Neal, SXSSY, and others.

09.04.2025

Eclipse Music Group Signs Lee Starr

Eclipse Music Publishing, a division of Eclipse Music Group, has signed songwriter and producer Lee Starr. A Texarkana, Arkansas native, Starr moved to Nashville in 2014 after honing his craft in Austin, Texas. He landed his first publishing deal in 2018, quickly gaining momentum with major successes including the Platinum-certified No. 1 hit “My Boy” by Elvie Shane. Now Starr’s catalog features standout tracks like Drew Green’s Gold-certified “Good Ol’ Man” and Conner Smith’s viral

10.15.2024

Jim McCormick Extends Publishing Agreement With Eclipse Music Group

Grammy-nominated songwriter Jim McCormick has extended his exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with Eclipse Music Group. McCormick boasts three No. 1 hits with Gabby Barrett’s “The Good Ones,” which won an American Music Award for Favorite Country Song and received a CMA Award nomination for Song of the Year, as well as Jason Aldean’s “Take A Little Ride” and Brantley Gilbert’s “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do.” His credits also include songs recorded by Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, Ti

10.11.2024

Makayla Lynn – AIMP Nashville Chapter Reveals Songwriters Series Class of 2024

The Nashville Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers has revealed the 10th Annual AIMP Nashville Songwriter Series Class of 2024. Selection for the list is strong predictor of future success in the music industry. The Class of 2024 includes Jared Conrad (Big Yellow Dog), Tyler Halverson (Concord), Wyatt McCubbin (Tape Room/50 Egg), Makayla Lynn (Eclipse/Harvey Dog Music/Wrensong), Jon Decious (Reservoir/One Riot) and Chase McDaniel (Hang Your Hat Music). All members of the AI

10.11.2024

Jackson Nance Inks with Eclipse Music Group & Electric Feel Publishing

Singer-songwriter Jackson Nance has signed a global publishing deal with Eclipse Music Group and Electric Feel Publishing. “Jackson is a rare talent and a triple threat,” says Penny Gattis, Partner, Eclipse Music Group. “His vocals, guitar playing and writing seamlessly transcend genres while remaining uniquely his own. Partnering with Electric Feel on this was an organic fit, and I’m eager to witness the extraordinary journey ahead with this dream team in place.” The Mississippi native has been

08.08.2024

Eclipse Music Group Adds Courtney Crist as VP of Publishing

Eclipse Music Group has hired Courtney Crist as Vice President of Publishing. She joins from her most recent position as Senior Director at Anthem Entertainment, where she played a key role in signing Joey Hyde and the late Keith Gattis as well as re-signing Jordan Davis and Chris Janson. Before her tenure at Anthem, Crist spent time at Hori Pro Entertainment and as A&R at Frank Rogers Productions. At Eclipse, she will work with writers Ronnie Bowman, Nick Connors, Jeff Garrison, Rob Hatch,

04.24.2024

Rob Hatch Signs with Eclipse Music Group

Award-winning songwriter Rob Hatch has signed with Eclipse Music Group. His credits include songs recorded by Megan Moroney, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Jamey Johnson, Justin Moore, Randy Houser and more. Hatch has written three No. 1s, and was named SESAC Songwriter of the Year and won ACM Single of the Year for Lee Brice’s double-Platinum smash “I Don’t Dance.” “We are thrilled to have Rob join the Eclipse Music family. Rob’s decades of songwriting experience along with the