Lynn Gann
Russ Zavitson, president of Zavitson Music Group (ZMG), announced that Lynn Gann, a 25-year music industry veteran has joined ZMG as Vice President, Country Division, a newly created position focused on catalog exploitation, artist development and management opportunities.
Gann is the former VP/Founder of Full Circle Music Publishing. The Nashville native was instrumental in No. 1 hits including “When I Get Where I’m Going,” “Anything Like Me” and “Old Alabama” (Brad Paisley), “Fly Over States” (Jason Aldean), “Homewrecker” (Gretchen Wilson) and “Boys Of Fall” (Kenny Chesney). His career includes time at Tom Collins Music, MCA Music Publishing and Zomba Enterprises.
“Lynn’s reputation as a true industry professional is well documented,” said Zavitson. “He’s widely recognized for his ability to spot a hit well ahead of the pack and his track record for securing a placement he believes in borders on legendary. We’re confident that Lynn’s involvement will be instrumental in making sure our writers are aligned with the right co-writers and our songs find their way into the hands of the artists who can get them heard.”
ZMG’s current roster of writers includes Walker Hayes (Capitol Records), John Ramey of the duo Martin/Ramey (Curb), Tony Haselden, Liz Hengber, Steve Misamore, Jeffrey East, Mike Demay and Terry Dennis. The company has had recent cuts by Thompson Square, Rodney Atkins, Chris Young, Reba McEntire, Dierks Bentley, Point of Grace and Selah.
Gann can be reached at lynn@zmgllc.com or 615-321-2212.
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