ole Acquires Fifty Percent Stake Of SB21 Music Publishing

ole has concluded a worldwide deal with SB21 Music Publishing to acquire a 50% ownership stake in its catalog of over 2,500 songs. ole will now control all SB21 songwriter contracts and all administration rights to the catalog.

An independent publishing company founded in 2011 by artist-songwriter-producer, Steve Pasch, the SB21 catalogue includes Luke Bryan’s No. 1 single “Most People are Good,” as well as “If You Ain’t It” by Danny Gokey, “Like You Were Mine” by Jason Aldean, “Leaving New Orleans” by ole singer-songwriter Jordan Davis“Drinking Class” by Lee Brice, “Watching You” by Rodney Adkins, and the works of writers such as Brian White, David Frasier, Greg Barnhill, Thomas Tillman, and John Edwards.

“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to work the SB21 catalog which has many hit songs in it. This is another great acquisition for ole,” said John Ozier, ole’s Vice President of Creative.

“The writers and partners of SB21 are very proud and excited to be working with ole in taking the SB21 songs to places where the music will be given the opportunity to speak for itself. We are honored to be joining ole’s distinguished roster, and cannot wait to see the incredible things that the future will bring for this catalog,” said Teresa Smith, SB21 Owner & Founder.
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