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Chris Sligh Inks With Sony Music Publishing & Ace High Music

June 29, 2026/by Lauryn Sink

Pictured (Back Row, L-R): Rusty Gaston (SMP), Travis Chaney (Ace High Music), Cam Caldwell (SMP). (Front Row, L-R): Abigail Wate Ayala (Ace High Music), Chris Sligh, Chris Poole (Ace High Music)

Chris Sligh has signed with Sony Music Publishing and Ace High Music.

Sligh has earned more than 200 cuts and multiple No. 1 singles with Rascal Flatts, Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, Josh Ross, Austin Giorgio and more.

His credits include Rascal Flatts’ chart-topping, GRAMMY-nominated hit “Here Comes Goodbye,” Nate Smith’s Platinum-certified hit “Wreckage,” Bailey Zimmerman’s “Never Leave,” as well as his own single “Empty Me,” which won BMI’s Christian Song of the Year award in 2010. Most recently, Sligh collaborated on Austin Michael’s new record Lonestar, with tracks “Movin’ On” and “Least Of My Worries.”

“Ace High is the publishing company we as writers dream of – attentive and challenging; cheerleaders and critics when they need to be; friends and champions,” shares Sligh. “Travis, Poole & Abigail are all of the above. To partner with Sony and Ace High? Years ago, when I came back to music, my first dream publisher was Sony. I’m proud to call Ace High and Sony Music Publishing home!”

“Chris has built an incredible career by consistently creating songs that connect at the highest level. Beyond the accolades and hit records, what stands out most is his creative intuition, versatility and deep understanding of artists and songs. We’re honored to partner with someone of his caliber and excited for what’s ahead with Chris, Ace High and Sony Music Publishing,” adds Chris Poole, Ace High Music VP and Partner.

“Chris is a singular talent with a strong creative instinct that continues to rise above,” says Rusty Gaston, CEO, Sony Music Publishing Nashville. “We’re thrilled to welcome Chris to the SMP family alongside our partners at Ace High, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to support the next chapter of his already remarkable career.”

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Lauryn Sink is a staff writer at MusicRow Magazine. Hailing from Lexington, North Carolina, Lauryn is a 2025 graduate of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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