Black River Publishing Adds To Writer Roster

Pictured (L-R): Black River Entertainment CEO Gordon Kerr; Vice President of Black River Publishing Celia Froehlig; Catalog Manager Kelly Bolton; Scott Stepakoff; Creative Director Dave Pacula and Ritholz Levy’s Chip Petree, Esq.

Black River Publishing has announced the latest addition to its songwriter roster, with the signing of Scott Stepakoff.

The Atlanta native moved to Nashville after six years in California, working as lead singer for the rock band Turtle Grove. He’s since earned cuts by Tim McGraw, Jake Owen, Kip Moore, Kelsea Ballerini, and others. Stepakoff’s previous publishing deals included stints with EMI, Sony/ATV, and Ten Ten Music Group.

“We are beyond excited to have Scott join our BRE Family,” said Black River Publishing VP Celia Froehlig. “Scott is on the verge of becoming a strong force in the songwriting community and we look forward to having great success together in the very near future.”

“I cannot even express how thrilled and fortunate I feel to be joining the Black River family,” Stepakoff said.

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