Matt Willis Inks Joint Pub Deal With Altadena, Warner Chappell

Pictured (back row, L-R): Matt Cottingham (Ritholz Levy Fields LLP), Noreen Prunier (Altadena), Matt Willis, Lydia Schultz (SESAC), BJ Hill (Warner Chappell); (front row, L-R): Ben Vaughn (Warner Chappell), Julia Keefe (Altadena), Daniel Lee (Altadena)

Nashville-based songwriter Matt Willis has inked a joint publishing deal with Altadena and Warner Chappell Music. Willis, an Ohio native, moved to Nashville 10 years ago.

Among his cuts is “Backseat Driver,” co-written and recorded by Sony Music Nashville’s Robert Counts.

“Matt represents the best qualities that are so often associated with Nashville songwriters: genuine musicality; smart, poignant lyricism; a deep respect for the craft; and a work ethic that rivals the best in the business. We are thrilled to partner with Warner Chappell in working with Matt and are excited to bring his songs to the masses,” says Altadena’s Daniel Lee.

Altadena was founded by the late songwriter and producer busbee in 2018. The company offers publishing, label and artist development services in partnership with Warner Chappell, Warner Records and Red Light Management.

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