Sony Music Publishing Nashville Signs Randall King to Global Deal

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Sony Music Publishing Nashville announces the signing of West Texas’ Randall King to a global publishing agreement — after the country star has amassed over 300 million streams.Celebrated as country music’s “neo-traditional figurehead,” Randall King has emerged as one of today’s promising new voices in country music, accumulating over 300 million streams with singles like “You In a Honky Tonk,” “Hey Cowgirl,” and “Mirror, Mirror.”

King released his sophomore major label album, Into the Neon, earlier this year, with inspiration drawn from the hues of neon that backlit the early days of his career — from the glowing skies in the West Texas plains where he was raised, to the radiant signs of the nearly 150 honky tonks in which he performs each year. Randall King is currently headlining shows across the US, with tour dates slated across Europe later in 2024.

“Can’t begin to say how excited I am to be joining Sony Music Publishing,” said King (pictured center). “It’s a new era of writing for me and I couldn’t have joined a better team.”“We are thrilled to champion Randall as he continues to bring a fresh take on traditional country music,” said Aubrey Landon (pictured center left), Director, Creative A&R, Sony Music Publishing Nashville. “His music resonates with authenticity, and we could not be happier to start this next chapter together.”

Release on January 26, Into the Neon features songs including “When My Baby’s in Boots,” co-written by Sony Music Publishing (SMP) songwriters Trannie Anderson, Jordan Walker, and Michael Carter, “Hard to Be Humble,” co-written by SMP’s Ben Hayslip, as well as songs written by artists like Mitchell Tenpenny, Will Jones, and Nate Smith.

In addition to his mainstream acclaim, King has also been celebrated for his deeply personal EPs, like 2020’s Leanna, and his major label album debut, 2022’s Shot Glass.