Johnny McGuire Extends Publishing Deal With Combustion Music and COR Entertainment

Photo L to R: Kenley Flynn (Combustion Music), Chris Farren (Combustion Music), Johnny McGuire, Mickey Jack Cones (COR Entertainment), Chris Van Belkom (Combustion Music)

Johnny McGuire has extended his publishing deal with Combustion Music, in conjunction with Mickey Jack Cones’ COR Entertainment.

As a recording artist, McGuire recently signed as a solo artist to BBR Music Group’s Wheelhouse Records. His debut single, “I Can’t Even,” is currently climbing the charts, and appears on McGuire’s debut EP, Neon Nights, which was released in late 2019.

“Johnny is a unique voice in a very crowded field of similarity,” said Combustion Music President Chris Farren. “His honesty and passion for his music is refreshing, and we couldn’t be happier to be continuing this relationship.”

As a writer, McGuire co-wrote “Chevys and Fords,” a duet with Billy Ray Cyrus which the two performed at Nissan Stadium during 2019’s CMA Fest. McGuire also co-wrote multiple songs as half of the Stoney Creek Records duo Walker McGuire, including their debut single “Til Tomorrow” and streaming hit “Mysteries of the Worlds.”

“COR Entertainment is thrilled to be continuing our publishing partnership with Johnny and Combustion Music. We couldn’t ask for a better team and are extremely excited for Johnny and the next chapter in his career,” said COR Entertainment’s Mickey Jack Cones.

“I couldn’t be more happy to sign with Combustion,” said McGuire. “It’s exciting that I’m able to work on my new direction with the people who have been with me since day one.”

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Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.

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