JUST IN: BMG Acquires Jason Aldean’s Recorded Music Catalog

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Jason Aldean. Photo: Matt Paskert

BMG has acquired Jason Aldean‘s recorded music catalog. Additionally, the company has also acquired interests in the recorded catalogs and publishing rights of a music collection from 23 artists and songwriters, with the entire deal encompassing over 1,000 songs across multiple genres. The deal marks BMG’s single largest catalog acquisition investment in company history.

“This landmark deal sets a new level of catalog acquisitions at BMG, while underscoring our commitment to the music and the discipline of our approach,” says Thomas Coesfeld, BMG CEO. “By bringing together the iconic catalog of Jason Aldean, we are strengthening our footprint in country music while expanding across genres and deepening our investment in the U.S. – the world’s largest music market. This move highlights our ability to maximize the value of music rights and represents a powerful step in BMG’s strategy to be the most effective, artist-first music company in the world.”

The deal brings Aldean’s whole music catalog under BMG, the first time since it was acquired by BBR Music Group in 2017. Included in the acquisition is nine studio albums, including his Platinum self-titled debut project, the hit making 9 record, his most recent Highway Desperado and more.

“BBR Music Group and BMG have always shown a real commitment to my music and a belief in me as an artist,” adds Aldean. “Knowing all of my music is in the hands of my long-time label team makes this a full-circle moment, and I’m proud to have my songs continue their journey with them through this next chapter.”

“Jason Aldean’s debut album was not only a massive commercial success, it helped define the sound of country music for years to come,” shares Jon Loba, President, Frontline Recordings, The Americas. “While his signature style has remained a common thread across every release, Jason has consistently pushed the envelope both sonically and lyrically. His unwavering commitment to evolution has ensured that each new album delivers something fresh for fans, while continuing to shape the direction of the genre itself. For millions, those albums mark key moments in their lives, which makes bringing them back to the place where they were born all the more meaningful.”

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