NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today powerhouse independent music publisher Big Loud Publishing announces the signing of up-and-coming songwriter Matt McCartney. Before landing a publishing deal, McCartney started as personnel in record-breaking producer and Big Loud Co-Founder / Partner Joey Moi’s studio responsible for some of culture’s biggest records.
“This whole journey started with the Big Loud Beauties hockey team which eventually led me to signing with Big Loud Publishing,” shares McCartney. “This is a dream come true for me, and I feel grateful to be surrounded by a team that truly champions creators. I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead!”
“When Joey introduced our publishing team to Matt, working with him felt like a natural fit. Matt has a unique perspective and great songwriting instincts,” says Mike Giangreco, VP of A&R, Big Loud Publishing. “We’re thrilled to add him to our publishing roster and excited for what’s ahead for him at Big Loud.”
Born and raised in Toronto, McCartney relocated to Music City in 2023 to integrate himself into Nashville’s thriving creative community. The up-and-comer cites songwriting influences including Paul McCartney, John Prine, Max Martin, Thomas Wesley and more. He joins Big Loud Publishing’s award-winning roster that has penned over 300 singles including three GRAMMY® Award winners and 90 No. 1 singles for artists like George Strait, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Faith Hill, Thomas Rhett and more.
ABOUT BIG LOUD PUBLISHING
Tailor-made by GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter Craig Wiseman in 2003, the man in the “big loud shirt” has inspired the same bold, creative statement that cements Big Loud Publishing as one of the most successful independent music publishers in Nashville. Their stable of top-tier songwriters includes Wiseman, Joey Moi, Ashley Cooke, Blake Coddington, Brock Phillips, Chandler Walters, Cody Lohden, Ernest Keith Smith, Grady Block, Griffen Palmer, Hailey Benedict, Jacob Durrett, Jake Worthington, John Byron, Jordan Dozzi, Kashus Culpepper, Larry Fleet, Lars Pruitt, Lauren Watkins, Luke Preston, Mark Holman, Matt McCartney, Max Martin, Rafe Tenpenny, Rhys Rutherford and Rocky Block. To date, the Big Loud Publishing lineup has penned over 300 singles including three GRAMMY® Award winners (Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying,” Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” and “Blown Away”), and 90 No.1 hits for artists like George Strait, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Faith Hill, Thomas Rhett and more.
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