Morgan Wallen Launches Wilder Music; Signs Flagship Songwriter Jared Mullins

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Pictured (L-R): Jessi Vaughn Stevenson (WCM), Jared Mullins, Morgan Wallen and Phil May (WCM). Photo: David Lehr

Morgan Wallen has established his own publishing company, Wilder Music. The first songwriter on the company’s roster is hitmaker Jared Mullins, in partnership with Warner Chappell Music Nashville.

“I’ve been lucky enough to know Morgan for over a decade,” shares Mullins. “As an artist, he’s obviously one of the greatest of all time, but he’s also one of the best writers in the world. I’m extremely grateful and incredibly humbled that he believes in me enough to make me the first signing of Wilder Music.

“Warner Chappell is known for championing great songs and for signing and re-signing some of the best writers ever to put words and melodies together,” he continues. “Working with Jessi [Vaughn Stevenson] and getting to know the rest of the WCM crew has been amazing. I’m so thankful for this opportunity and I can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for us.”

Splitting his childhood between Maryland and West Virginia, Mullins moved to Nashville in 2013 to write country music. By forging connections and honing his craft, Mullins has established himself as a hitmaker on Music Row, penning multiple No. 1 hits including Kane and Katelyn Brown’s “Thank God,” Jake Owen’s “Homemade” and more. He has also had cuts by Wallen, Little Big Town, Mitchell Tenpenny, Cole Swindell, Justin Moore, Granger Smith, Runaway June, Parmalee and Locash, among others.

“I’ve seen first hand the amount of talent Jared has as a writer. He brings passion, authenticity and fresh ideas in every write he’s in. It’s undeniable,” says Wallen. “I’m humbled to be launching this new venture with Warner Chappell, and even more excited that Jared is the first signing at Wilder Music.”

“It is incredibly exciting to be working with Jared,” adds Vaughn Stevenson, VP, A&R and Digital at Warner Chappell Music Nashville. “His talent is vast and varied, and to be partnering with Morgan is the cherry on top.”

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