Justin Dukes Inks With Reservoir [Exclusive]

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Pictured (L-R): Greg Gallo (VP of Creative, Reservoir), Beth St. Jean (Senior Creative Manager, Reservoir), John Ozier (EVP of Creative, Reservoir), Justin Dukes, Sarah McDaniels (Creative Coordinator, Reservoir) and Scott Safford (Attorney with Safford & Motley).

Songwriter Justin Dukes has signed his first-ever publishing deal with Reservoir, covering both his catalog and future works.

Hailing from Georgia, Dukes picked up the guitar at age 12 and spent his teenage years performing throughout the Southeast before moving to Nashville in 2015 to pursue songwriting full-time. Since then, he has continued to develop his storytelling, drawing inspiration from the honest lyrics and timeless melodies of ’90s country music.

Dukes has more than 50 artist cuts to his name, including songs recorded by Sean Stemaly and Matt Jordan. He also co-wrote Cole Goodwin’s 2024 song “Catchin’ On,” leading to another collaboration on Goodwin’s latest single, “Howdy,” from his EP of the same name. The single went to radio in June with 56 first-week adds.

“Getting to write country music every day and having the best team behind me is a dream come true,” says Dukes. “I’m so grateful to be working with Sarah McDaniels, John Ozier, Greg Gallo, and the whole Reservoir team.”

“Justin is an exceptional songwriter with a rare ability to turn real-life experiences into songs that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable,” adds Reservoir Executive Vice President of Creative John Ozier. “His gift for authentic storytelling is at the heart of what makes country music so powerful, and he brings that same honesty and emotional depth to every song he writes. We’re thrilled to welcome Justin to the Reservoir family and look forward to supporting him as he continues to build an incredible body of work and make his mark on country music.”

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