Publishing News: ole, Creek Valley Music

ole Inks Administration Deal With Reviver Records

Pictured (L-R): David Ross, President/CEO, Reviver Records; Chris Lucas, LOCASH; Tim
McGraw; Preston Brust, LOCASH; John Ozier, GM Creative, ole; Randall
Foster, Sr. Director Creative Licensing, ole

ole has signed an exclusive administration agreement with the publishing arm of Reviver Records, LLC.

“Reviver Records is an exciting new name in the Nashville scene, and ole is looking forward to providing increased exposure and wide-ranging opportunities for their roster of artists,” said John Ozier, GM of Nashville Creative at ole. “With ole’s world-class publishing resources and expert, well-connected staff behind them, there’s no telling how high Reviver’s artists can climb both in Nashville and around the globe.”

“After opening our Nashville office in December 2014, we met the folks at ole and were extremely impressed with the work they do on behalf of their songwriters on Music Row and throughout the world,” said David Ross, President and CEO of Reviver Records. “We know that they will work tirelessly on behalf of our artists and are excited to see what we can accomplish together.”

Reviver was founded by Ross, who has worked with SonyBMG Music Worldwide Entertainment, the TJ Martell Foundation, CMJ, Alpha Distributors, and his own S*Management. Reviver Publishing, based in New Jersey under Reviver Records, LLC, a production and management company, has recently found a second home in Nashville, Tennessee.

Reviver Records has featured acts such as Jeff Daniels, Lee Ann Womack, Phil Vassar, Ricky Skaggs, SHeDAISY, Steel Magnolia, Steve Earle, Will Hoge, and many more. Reviver Publishing and Reviver Records, LLC, has since signed R&B artist Little Anthony, a 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee; rising country duo LOCASH; and country rock band Blackjack Billy.

Creek Valley Music Signs Sarah Beth Terry

Pictured (L-R): Kent Wells and Sarah Beth Terry

Creek Valley Music, a division of Kent Wells Productions, has signed songwriter Sarah Beth Terry to an exclusive global publishing agreement.

“Sarah Beth is one of the most gifted and prolific songwriters I’ve ever worked with – we’re very excited about having her as part of our team,” said Creek Valley Music owner and hit producer Kent Wells.

Terry was born and raised in Irvine, Kentucky, where she started writing songs at 12 years old. She relocated to Nashville after graduating from Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, with a Bachelors in Music Education. In 2010, Terry relocated to Fort Polk, Louisiana, with her husband and, in 2013, opened Queen Bee & Co. Music Studio, a teaching studio specializing in guitar, piano, bass, drums, voice and songwriting instruction. She now splits her time between her homes in Louisiana, Nashville, and Milan, Italy.

“I’m honored to be working with the caliber of talent that is Kent Wells,” said Terry. “I’ve always felt right at home in Nashville and I’m thankful my songs now have such a great home at Creek Valley Music.”

Wells is known for his production work with Dolly Parton, and he has served as musical director for her recent tours. Wells has also toured and recorded with Reba, Kenny Rogers, Keith Whitley and the Oak Ridge Boys.