Sam Banks Inks With Porchlight Music

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Pictured (L-R): Dale Dodson (consultant), Tim Medlin (Porchlight), Sam Banks, Jenny Hall (Porchlight) and Mary Ann Keen (BMI). Photo: Austyn Jablonski

Singer-songwriter Sam Banks has signed a publishing deal with Porchlight Music.

“I am so excited to be joining the Porchlight team,” says Banks. “As an independent songwriter for many years, I found myself in and out of Porchlight writing with many of their writers. After meeting with their team, I quickly felt at home and knew that Tim [Medlin], Jenny [Hall] and Dale [Dodson] were great people that I wanted to associate myself with. Having the opportunity to work alongside them makes me very excited to see what the future has in store and what we will achieve. I’m proud to be a part of the great team of people at Porchlight Music!”

The Kansas City native was immersed in country music from the start by driving with his dad to gigs across the midwest. His songwriting was influenced by the likes of Dean Dillon and Tony Lane, and his artistry and music took inspiration from Merle Haggard.

After moving to Nashville, Banks landed a gig selling merchandise for Craig Morgan. He also played the Grand Ole Opry stage with Morgan. Since then, he has shared the stage with Gary Levox, Jimmy Fortune, John Rich, Trace Adkins and more. He has also co-written with Lane, Ray Fulcher, Bobby Tomberlin, Brice Long, Rob Williford and Clint Daniels, among others.

Banks received his first major label cut in 2020 with Morgan’s “Going Out Like This.” He has had several cuts from Morgan since then along with William Michael Morgan and Josh Ward. He released his first single “Who’s Teachin’ Who” this month.

“When I first started talking to Sam it was evident how passionate and dedicated he is to his craft. Sam is not only unbelievably talented on the stage and in the writing room, but he is one of the most humble and genuine people I’ve met which makes it a no-brainer signing for a publisher,” shares Hall, Senior Creative Director, Porchlight Music. “We are so excited to have him join the Porchlight team.”

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