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Drew Kennedy Extends Global Deal With BMG Publishing

February 7, 2023/by Lorie Hollabaugh

Pictured (L-R): Chris Oglesby, Drew Kennedy and Kelsey Niccoli (Worley)

Drew Kennedy has extended his global publishing deal with BMG Publishing.

A lyricist versatile in both the pop and country spaces, Kennedy’s ever-expanding circle of collaborators and the list of artists who have recorded his songs includes Keith Urban, RaeLynn,Callum Beattie, Forest Blakk, The Wolfe Brothers, King Calaway, Ben Chapman, Patrick Droney, Nate Smith, Canaan Smith and more.

Additionally, Kennedy has released nine albums as an artist, penned a novel and created two annual songwriter festivals.

“Drew is a songwriter in every sense of the word,” says Chris Oglesby, BMG VP, Creative. “The way he approaches a lyric gives a listener a beautiful picture filled with emotion. He does it in a way that all of us have to engage. I could not be more excited to continue our relationship with Drew Kennedy.”

“BMG has been an incredible place for me to learn and grow as a songwriter, and I’m thankful that journey will continue,” shares Kennedy. “BMG loves songs and the people who write them, and I can’t tell you how lucky I feel to work with them. Whether we’re talking shop or just life in general, they are two important and trusted voices in my life. BMG feels like family.”

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Lorie Hollabaugh
Lorie Hollabaugh
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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