Zachary Knowles Inks With Concord Music Publishing

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(L-R, back row): Claire Buchcanan (Concord), Garrett Stephenson (Concord), Matt Turner (Concord), Jen Hubbard (Concord), Ellie Gray (Concord). (L-R, front row): Brad Kennard (Concord), Zachary Knowles, Melissa Spillman (Concord). Photo: Audrey Spillman

Nashville-based, alternative, pop and country singer-songwriter Zachary Knowles has signed a global publishing deal with Concord Music Publishing.

The 25-year-old Magnolia, Texas native has been creating and sharing music on SoundCloud since his teenage years. Determined to release music professionally during his freshman year of college, he achieved success with a series of well-received singles that eventually led to his debut EP. Drawing influences from artists like John Mayer, Post Malone and Justin Bieber, Knowles made a significant impact in the pop and indie-R&B scenes. In 2019, he toured as an opening act for Alec Benjamin and garnered attention with his early EPs, Feelings and Magnolia.

“Concord feels like family,” shares Knowles. “When I met Melissa [Spillman], it felt like I’d known her for years. The thing that stuck out to me most was her genuine care, and interest in the human behind the art. She quickly became a champion for the vision and goals I have for my career and hit the ground running long before my signing. Shoutout to Lily Bunta too for believing in my journey and working hard to make things happen. I can’t wait to celebrate big things with this team in the near future and couldn’t be happier with who’s next to me.”

In 2021, Knowles released his debut album, Tendency To Be A Loner, and followed it up in July with his latest EP, Look Mom, No Hands. Knowles has amassed over 50 million global streams and nearly half a million monthly listeners on the Spotify. He’s also built a strong presence on TikTok, gaining over 78,000 followers. His music is deeply rooted in the ethos of his small-town upbringing, young love and the lessons learned through growing up.

“When I first met Zachary, I felt an instant creative connection,” says Spillman, VP A&R at Concord Music Publishing in Nashville. “He is a multi-faceted songwriter and artist who can create great music in so many different genres, and I am thrilled to have him join the Concord family. He is one-of-a-kind, and I look forward to celebrating many successes together!”

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