From left to right: Lydia Schultz Cahill (SESAC Senior Creative Director/Creative Services), Shannan Hatch (SESAC Senior Vice President/Nashville Creative Lead) George Kreis (President of Jonas Group Ent.), Kevin Jonas Sr. (Founder) / Chairman, Jonas Group Ent.), JUSTIN EBACH (Hitmaker, Jonas Group Publishing), Janine Ebach (General Manager/Owner, Ebach Entertainment), Leslie T. DiPiero (President, Jonas Group Publishing), Emily Peacock (Senior Creative Director) ., Jonas Group Publishing), David Crow (Partner, Milom|Crow|Kelley|Beckett|Shehan PLC) Photo credit: Cole Barnhill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CelebrityAccess) — Award-winning songwriter Justin Ebach has signed a music publishing deal with Jonas Group Publishing.
“Team Jonas is a believer in Ebach,” said Leslie DiPiero, president of publishing at Jonas Group. “Justin is an outstanding talent whose songwriting resonates with artists and fans alike. We are excited to welcome him to the JGP family and support him in continuing to create music that inspires and connects people around the world.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to work with Leslie,” Ebach said. “She has been a good friend and a great source of wisdom over the years. I am grateful to Kevin for trusting me and brokering this deal that will allow me to be part of the Jonas team. I look forward to working together Celebrate great success.
Jonas is a highly regarded country music producer with six No. 1 singles, including Luke Bryan’s “Down To One,” Jordan Davis’ multi-platinum “Singles You Up.” and most recently Jon Pardee’s Your Heart or Mine.
His other hits include the two-time multi-platinum singles “Sleep Without You” and “Here Tonight,” both of which were charted by Brett Young.
As part of the deal, Jonas Group Publishing acquired the rights to Ebach’s catalog.
“Jonas Group Entertainment would also like to express our gratitude to some of our partners who have been instrumental in helping us realize this great partnership with Justin Ebach,” said Kevin Jonas Sr., Founder/Chairman of Jonas Group Entertainment. “We are grateful to our partners Access Media Advisory, Teresa Miles Walsh, Dave and Ruscell Pavlin, Serengeti Asset Management, Moghan Music, Alex Hartnett and Winslett Studnicky McCormick & Bomser.”