Sony/ATV Music Publishing and TwentySeven Music Publishing – led by music executive Barry Weiss and songwriter / producer Jenna Andrews – have extended their creative partnership, in addition to signing platinum-selling singer-songwriter Jimmie Allen (pictured) to a worldwide publishing deal.
Since its establishment in 2019, Weiss, Andrews, and the TwentySeven team have signed talent including Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock from Little Mix, Mike Sonier, co-writer of July by Noah Cyrus, songwriter and producer Black Mayo, known for crafting Platinum single Valentino by 24kGoldn and Gold single Pull Up by Lil Mosey, rising Atlanta rapper Baby Plug, and recent signing KBFR, known for his single Hood Baby, which has become a viral hit.
Jimmie Allen, the joint venture’s latest signing, is a celebrated country music singer, songwriter and artist known for his No.1 singles Best Shot and Make Me Want To from his debut album Mercury Lane, which dominated the country charts and the Billboard Hot 100.
Jimmie made history with the album’s success as the first Black artist to launch their career with two consecutive No. 1 hits on country radio.
Allen’s latest release, Bettie James, is a collaboration EP featuring Brad Paisley, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Mickey Guyton, Nelly, Noah Cyrus, The Oak Ridge Boys, Rita Wilson, Tauren Wells and Tim McGraw.
Named for and inspired by his late grandmother and late father, Bettie James features the hit song This Is Us with Noah Cyrus, Allen’s fastest consuming single, with 30 million streams to date.
Good Times Roll with Nell, meanwhile, reached No.1 on iTunes.
“Barry and Jenna continue to be first-rate creative partners for Sony/ATV and I’m eager to continue our work together.”
Sony/ATV Chairman and CEO Jon Platt said: “Barry and Jenna continue to be first-rate creative partners for Sony/ATV and I’m eager to continue our work together.
“It is also an honor to support the career of Jimmie Allen, as he continues to break down barriers in music and inspire a new generation of fans.”
“There is no limit on what we will achieve together with his multi-faceted songwriting and big picture thinking.”
Anna Weisband, Sony/ATV Nashville
Sony/ATV Nashville Vice President, Creative Anna Weisband, added: “We are so excited to have Jimmie Allen officially join our Sony/ATV family.
“His work ethic and creativity inspire us all to take his already amazing career to the next level.
“There is no limit on what we will achieve together with his multi-faceted songwriting and big picture thinking.”
“Jimmie Allen is a generational talent that has a huge career ahead of him. He’s just getting started.”
Barry Weiss & Jenna Andrews, TwentySeven Music Publishing
TwentySeven Music Publishing co-founders Barry Weiss and Jenna Andrews said: “We’re delighted to continue our relationship with our partners at Sony/ATV – Jon Platt and Jake Fain are model partners.
“Jimmie Allen is a generational talent that has a huge career ahead of him. He’s just getting started.”
“I’m looking forward to working with the entire team at TwentySeven Music Publishing and Sony/ATV and seeing what kind of timeless music magic we can create to inspire future songwriters and artists for generations to come.”
Jimmie Allen
Jimmie Allen said: “I have been a fan of Barry Weiss for years. I’ve seen the great artists he has worked with and is working with. Super fired up about signing with his company.
“I’m looking forward to working with the entire team at TwentySeven Music Publishing and Sony/ATV and seeing what kind of timeless music magic we can create to inspire future songwriters and artists for generations to come.”Music Business Worldwide
