David Spencer Re-Signs With Essential Music Publishing

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David Spencer re-signs with Essential Music Publishing

Platinum-selling songwriter and producer David Spencer has extended his exclusive publishing deal with Essential Music Publishing.

Spencer has over a billion streams to his credit, and his work consistently lands on the radio and streaming charts. He has collaborated with a wide range of artists from various genres, and in 2026 alone, he will celebrate the release of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Carly Simon’s new single “Howl” from her new album, as well as co-writing and producing Jo Dee Messina’s album Bridges, and working with breakout viral artist Neoni on their new album on Virgin Music Group.

In 2023, Spencer earned ASCAP Song of the Year for “In Jesus Name (God of Possible),” a nine-week No. 1 that set the record for the longest-running debut single by a female artist in CCM history. He followed with another No. 1, “Who I Am” by Ben Fuller. He has since had additional cuts by artists like Seph Schlueter, Jamie McDonald, Sanctus Real, and Zach Williams, with his top 5 Billboard hit, “Jesus Loves.” In addition to his chart success, Spencer plays a key role in artist development, serving as a key writing and producing partner for Neoni and helping shape the duo’s evolving sound and global reach. The viral Gold hit “Darkside” marked a breakout moment with hundreds of millions of streams, and his ongoing work continues to define the duo’s evolving musical identity.

Spencer’s music has also been featured in major cultural moments, including the Super Bowl and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He most recently secured a worldwide sync placement with Adobe featuring “Pocket Size” by Sansol the Artist, highlighting his continued impact across both creative and commercial spaces.

“It’s no surprise that David has risen to be one of the most sought-after writers and producers across CCM, country, and sync – his talent has always been undeniable,” shares Jamie Rogers, VP, Essential Music Publishing. “But beyond the accolades, David is simply someone you love being in this business with. We’re genuinely excited and deeply grateful to extend our partnership with him,and we couldn’t be more honored to run alongside him as he continues to create genre-defining music.”

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