Group Projects Publishing Adds Josh Kerr As Partner

Pictured (L-R): Cooper Anstett, Emma Kiefer, Josh Kerr and Anthony Manker. Photo: Courtesy of Group Projects Publishing
Group Projects Publishing has added Josh Kerr as Partner, expanding the leadership team alongside founders Anthony Manker and Cooper Anstett, and Director of A&R Emma Kiefer.
A Grammy Award-winning songwriter, his catalog includes tracks with Kelsea Ballerini, Morgan Wallen, Kenny Chesney, Thomas Rhett, Russell Dickerson, Jessie Murph, Ashley Cooke, Jake Scott, Jordan Davis, Stephen Wilson Jr and more. Kerr recently led production on Dickerson’s latest album, which features the Jonas Brothers collaboration and No. 1 single “Happen To Me,” as well as writing and producing tracks on Rhett’s latest project. A frequent creative partner of for KING & COUNTRY with seven award-winning No. 1 singles, Kerr also co-produced Keith Urban’s CMA-nominated Graffiti U and co-wrote Little Big Town’s ACM-nominated “Sugar Coat.”
“This partnership with Group Projects is about investing in people,” says Kerr. I’m grateful for the opportunity to develop songwriters and artists, champion creativity, and build something meaningful together.”
“Partnering with Josh to support the development of the Group Projects Publishing roster strengthens our A&R capabilities and significantly amplifies the value of our collective resources, drawing on his seasoned industry wisdom, proven instinct for identifying hits, and leadership across writing, production, and creative development,” adds Kiefer. “We are deeply grateful and excited to collaborate alongside him, combining our ears, leveraging his hard-earned relationships and network, and building opportunities to win together.”
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