Sony Music Publishing Acquires Big Yellow Dog Music

Photo Credit: Rusty Gaston, Carla Wallace, Kerry O’Neil Sony Music Publishing acquires indie publisher Big Yellow Dog Music, featuring songs from Meghan Trainor, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, and more. Sony Music Publishing Nashville has announced the acquisition of independent publishing and artist development company Big Yellow Dog Music (BYD), effective immediately. The agreement sees Sony Music Publishing as owner of BYD’s catalog of songs, serving as a full-service publisher for its roster of songwriters. Big Yellow Dog was founded in 1998 by Kerry O’Neil and Carla Wallace. Based in Nashville, it is home to an expansive catalog of songs, including Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass,” “Dear Future Husband,” “No,” and “Like I’m Gonna Lose You,” and Maren Morris’ “The Bones,” “My Church,” “80’s Mercedes,” and “I Could Use a Love Song.” The catalog also includes songs from Kacey Musgraves’ Grammy-winning album, Golden Hour, as well as hits from Chris Stapleton, Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Leon Bridges, MUNA, The Black Keys, Aminé, Leon Thomas, and more. “These last 26 years have been a once in a lifetime journey full of amazing songs, including some worldwide hits. Now it’s time for a new chapter, and Carla and I are so pleased to have our friends at Sony carry the torch from here,” said Big Yellow Dog Music co-founder Kerry O’Neil. “We know our writers and their great catalog are in sure hands. Thank you to Jon, Rusty, Cam, and Brian. Most of all, I want to thank Carla for her unique and bold creative leadership over all these years.” “There’s no way to capture 26 years of dancing, creating, and pure joy at Big Yellow Dog Music,” added Big Yellow Dog Music co-founder Carla Wallace. “Sharing each day with an endlessly talented, passionate, and hilarious team has been an unforgettable gift. Championing extraordinary artists, hearing future hits before the world, and watching dreams take flight has been nothing short of magical. It has been a true privilege to partner with one of the most brilliant minds in Nashville, Kerry O’Neil. I know our legacy will continue to thrive in the very best hands with Rusty Gaston and the Sony team.” “Big Yellow Dog has been a Music Row institution for more than a quarter century. Carla and Kerry are two of the most respected publishers in this business, and they have set the bar for independent success in Nashville and beyond. Their catalog contains some of the most performed songs over the past two decades-songs that haven’t just been hits but have defined careers,” shared Sony Music Publishing Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston. “It’s an honor to represent this amazing collection of songs and to continue Big Yellow Dog’s legacy with future cuts coming from the catalog and new music from their standout roster.” Over the past 26 years, Big Yellow Dog and its songwriters have achieved recognition across the industry, spanning multiple genres, earning 41 chart-topping songs, numerous Grammy awards and nominations, and honors across BMI, ASCAP, SESAC,...

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