Ethan Escue Signs Global Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell Music & Ignition Nashville
Pictured (L-R): BJ Hill (WCM), Chase Matthew, Ethan Escue, Lloyd Potts (Ignition) and Christie Walls (Ignition). Photo: Courtesy of Ignition Nashville
Singer-songwriter Ethan Escue has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville and Ignition Nashville.
A native of White House, Tennessee, Escue’s musical talent first caught the attention of artists like Hayden Coffman and Austin Williams while he was working at a car dealership. His songwriting quickly gained recognition, and he landed cuts including Williams’ latest single, “Between Us” and Coffman’s “Better Off.” Escue recently made the leap to pursue songwriting full time, and with over 100 million streams as a songwriter, has been steadily building his name on Music Row, collaborating with Chase Matthew and Brandt Carmichael, among others. He penned five tracks on Coffman’s Love And A Heartbreak album, including “Only Smoke When I Drink,” “Another Girl, Another Bar” and “Woke Up Drunk (Again).”
“Ethan paints stories in a way that’s both familiar and memorable,” says BJ Hill, SVP, A&R, WCM Nashville. “He’s an incredible songwriter—and even more so, an excellent human being. We’re excited to support his growth alongside our amazing partners at Ignition Nashville.”
“It’s always a pleasure to work with someone as dedicated and talented as Ethan Escue,” says Christie Walls, Head of Publishing, Ignition Nashville. “Not only is he a phenomenal songwriter, but he’s also an incredible person outside the room. Ethan has a remarkable gift for top-lining and crafting unforgettable melodies and hooks that truly resonate. His work ethic, attitude, and creativity set him apart in every way.”
“Growing up just 25 minutes from Nashville, I always dreamed of writing songs on Music Row,” says Escue. “It was an even bigger dream of mine to be a part of such a staple in the scene like Warner Chappell. I’ve admired so many writers over the years from there and have always wanted to be a part of that creativity. I also couldn’t ask for a better group to partner with than the team at Ignition. They are some of the hardest-working people in Nashville and I know with them they are going to make even bigger waves in Nashville than they already have. Between Snap, Ken, Chase, Christie, BJ, Julie, and everyone else behind me, I know I’ve got champions in my corner to help me grow and succeed as a songwriter. I want to thank everyone at both Ignition and WCM for this opportunity and I can’t wait to get to work. It’s just now getting started.”
