Country Duo Heartwreckers Ink Publishing Deal With BMG
Pictured (L-R): Jackie Martinez Marushka, James Stewart, Matt Cottingham, Scott Siman, Brock Butler and Ryan Garrett, Joe Carter, Keith Lazorchak, Mike Taliaferro, Chris Oglesby, Amy Scott and Camryn Clark. Photo: Paula Nelson
Heartwreckers, a new country duo consisting of Texas natives Brock Butler and Ryan Garrett, have signed a publishing deal with BMG.
Earlier this summer, the duo released their debut EP, Shut Up And Drink, following their performances opening the 28th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival Presented by BMI, supporting Denmark’s “Nashville Nights Spring Tour ‘24” and the UK’s Buckles & Boots Music Fest. Butler and Garrett then hit the road supporting Tim McGraw on his “Standing Room Only Tour” and performed stadium shows in Chicago, Kansas City and more.
“I’m looking forward to the world discovering Heartwreckers’ music,” says EM.Co’s Scott Siman, McGraw’s manager and the publishing partner for Heartwreckers. “Brock and Ryan are each powerhouses on their own, and together their writing and performing just goes to another level.”
McGraw, also a publishing partner for the duo, agrees. “The guys were awesome on the tour this year and I’m thrilled we could partner up with BMG Publishing,” he says.
“Ryan and Brock are strong vocalists and performers in a live setting but what sets these two apart as Heartwreckers is their depth of talent as songwriters,” adds Chris Oglesby, VP, Publishing, BMG Nashville. “They have tapped into what connects with listeners; there’s a rawness and vulnerability that balances the ‘in your face’ truth-telling songs they’re becoming known for. They understand their craft and are dedicated to growing as artists and writers. We couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with Scott, Tim and team EM.Co on what I believe will be an enduring career.”
Shut Up And Drink, produced by Andrew Baylis, features five tracks that earned Heartwreckers spots on Spotify’s New Music Friday Country, Country and Next From Nashville playlists. The duo rounded off the summer with features on The Paul Finebaum Show, in Hook & Barrel Magazine, Toledo Blade and Today’s Country Magazine.
“The Shut Up And Drink EP is a collection of stories written about our personal experiences,” explains the duo. “The songs are true stories about making the best out of any situation, all while dealing with the struggles of heartbreak, mental health and addiction.”
