Curb|Word Music Publishing Adds Five New Writers To Country Roster

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Top Row (L-R): Rose Falcon, Kelsey Hart, Joe Leathers; Bottom Row: Houston Phillips, Kyle Schlienger

Curb|Word Music Publishing has signed new worldwide publishing deals with songwriters Kelsey Hart, Rose Falcon, Joe Leathers, Houston Phillips and Kyle Schlienger.

Western Kentucky native Kelsey Hart found his first co-writing success with Jake Owen’s “As Long As You’re In It,” on his Greatest Hits collection. Hart is currently writing and recording for his debut artist project in addition to writing songs for fellow country artists.

Aside from her own artist projects, Rose Falcon has channeled her songwriting talents into meaningful music for others, earning her a No. 1 single with Eric Paslay’s “Friday Night” and notable cuts for Lady A, Faith Hill, Rodney Atkins, Mackenzie Porter, Will Hoge and more.

Joe Leathers returns to his former publishing home on the Curb|Word Music Publishing roster. Leathers has achieved three Top 10 hits with Tim McGraw’s “Still,” Craig Morgan’s “Tough,” and Jason Michael Carroll’s “Where I’m From,” and also has cuts with Lee Brice, Kenny Chesney, Randy Houser, Clay Walker, Trace Adkins and many others.

Former tour manager Houston Phillips landed cuts with Jerrod Niemann and Tyler Farr, which led to his first publishing deal. He has also had songs recorded by Jason Aldean, Trace Adkins, Heath Sanders, Aaron Lewis, Dillon Carmichael, Trent Tomlinson, and more.

Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer Kyle Schlienger co-wrote Brett Young’s first career No. 1 and 5-times RIAA Platinum single, “In Case You Didn’t Know,” which led to a musical director position in his touring band. Since coming off the road, he has honed his focus on writing and producing full time.

This past year, Curb|Word Music Publishing also extended its publishing deals with Billy Montana, Bobby Tomberlin, Jennifer Denmark and Wil Nance.

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