Back Row Publishing Launches, Signs Christian Yancey As Flagship Writer

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Pictured (L-R): Lindsay Will (VP A&R, Back Row Publishing), Taylor Antle (Director A&R Back Row Publishing), Christian Yancey and Michael Kozelj (President, Back Row Music). Photo: Courtesy of Back Row Music

Back Row Publishing has launched and signed Christian Yancey as its flagship writer.

The Georgia native relocated to Nashville in 2021 and earned more than 50 cuts with artists including Austin Snell, Cody Lohden, McCoy Moore and Josh Ross. He recently notched his first No. 1 track with Ross’ “Hate How You Look.”

“I am so excited to join the Back Row team,” shares Yancey. “I’ve always enjoyed working with Lindsay and Taylor and am looking forward to continuing my journey with them as well as developing new relationships with the rest of the team and writers. I’ve always loved the idea of being on the ground floor of something new and working with everyone to grow it into something great. I’m thankful for the opportunity and pumped for what the future holds.”

Back Row Publishing will be led by Lindsay Will and Taylor Antle.

Will joins Back Row Publishing as Vice President of A&R. An Arkansas native and Middle Tennessee State University graduate, Will began her career at Liv Write Play in 2018 before joining Round Hill Music in 2021. There, she rose from Manager, A&R to Senior Director, A&R. She is a member of the Recording Academy and has been recognized on MusicRow’s Next Big Thing list. Will can be reached here.

“From my very first meeting with the team at Back Row, it was clear that our visions aligned perfectly,” says Will. “I’m so excited to work with a team that values hard work and putting songwriters first while also building a culture around great people who make working in the music industry fun.”

Antle joins Back Row as Director of A&R. A native of Oklahoma and graduate of Oklahoma State University, he began his career as a production manager and sound engineer before transitioning into publishing. Most recently he served as Director, A&R at Round Hill Music. Antle can be reached here.

“I’m excited to continue my publishing career alongside Lindsay and the team at Back Row,” shares Antle. “It’s the type of company and people I look forward to building something great with.”

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