Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Taycan Sign Songwriter Jared Conrad

Sony Music Publishing Nashville, working with Taycan Entertainment, signed songwriter and producer Jared Conrad to a worldwide publishing deal, EIN Presswire reported on October 20, 2026. Conrad is a platinum-certified songwriter and producer whose work spans modern country, Americana and pop.

Jared Conrad's Credits and Upcoming Work

Conrad has secured cuts with Cody Johnson, Lee Brice, Brothers Osborne, Ian Munsick, Randall King, Mitchell Tenpenny and Austin Snell. His credits include co-writing Pentatonix and Meghan Trainor's Kid On Christmas from Pentatonix's Grammy-nominated album Holidays Around The World, and he most recently produced Aaron Loy's Take It Easy Cowgirl. His recent releases include Fool Proof by Cody Johnson ft. Brothers Osborne, 1000 Lifetimes by Gareth, Earn Your Spurs by Ian Munsick and What Would You Do by Tyce Delk. He is also working on upcoming projects for Stephen Wilson Jr, Tyler Braden and Mitchell Tenpenny.

Conrad said: "I honestly could not dream up a better fit than Taycan and Sony. Blake has firmly established his reputation as one of the hardest working, well-connected and most strategic publishers in town, on top of being one of the most well-liked and respected people amongst both songwriters and other publishers alike. Plus, as a producer, getting to work with Scott is an undeniably exceptional opportunity. Very grateful to be a part of this team and excited for what's in store!"

Blake Duncan, partner at Taycan Entertainment, said: "Jared's work ethic and talent is elite. Taycan is proud to team up with Sony Music Publishing and Jared to shine a light on his talent and strive to tee him up to be one of the top creatives in our industry!" Scott Hendricks, partner at Taycan Entertainment, said: "We are lucky to bring Jared into our family. He is a force to be reckoned with both as a songwriter and producer. We are excited to watch his star rise."

Sony Music Publishing Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston said: "Jared is an incredible talent whose versatility and creativity truly set him apart. His track record of success speaks volumes, and it feels like he's only scratched the surface. We're delighted to welcome him to Sony Music Publishing alongside our partners at Taycan."

Sony Music Publishing's Recent Deals

Sony Music Publishing akta.pro company records show a recent move in May 2026, when it acquired Recognition Music Group for approximately $4 billion, the largest catalog acquisition in SMP's history. In January 2026, Sony Music Publishing Nashville acquired independent music publisher Big Yellow Dog Music, gaining ownership and administration of BYD's catalog including hits by Meghan Trainor, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton. In June 2026, SMP Scandinavia acquired rights to Sound Pollution Songs' catalog of approximately 5,000 works, with a long-term administration agreement covering future works.

Earlier Sony Music Publishing Nashville Signings

Sony Music Publishing Nashville signed Payton Sullivan to a worldwide publishing deal, EIN Presswire reported on October 16, 2026. Her songs include F150 and Blondie, which placed on Spotify's All New Country playlist, and she will support Sugarland's 2026 Ride Or Die Tour across 21 US dates. Billboard reported on September 10, 2026, that Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Verse 2 Music extended their global publishing agreement with country songwriter Joybeth Taylor, adding TAYCAN Entertainment to the partnership. Billboard reported on September 3, 2026, that Only Good People launched in London and Stockholm, with its publishing division Only Good Songs operating as a joint venture with Sony Music Publishing Germany.