Sony/ATV Nashville has acquired River House Artists’ catalog of top charting country songs, which includes Luke Combs’ No.1 hits Forever After All, Beautiful Crazy, When It Rains It Pours, and Lovin’ On You.
The company also signed a joint venture with River House Artists to provide creative services to its talent.
River House Artists, launched in 2016 by veteran industry executive Lynn Oliver-Cline, is an independent record label and publishing company that focuses on developing new artists and songwriters.
The company is home to country hitmakers, including Luke Combs’ long-time friend and collaborator Ray Fulcher, well known for songs such as Does To Me, Even Though I’m Leaving and When It Rains It Pours by Luke Combs.
River House Artists also represent Drew Parker, rising artist-songwriter and Sirius XM’s latest Highway Find who has co-written hits including Luke Combs’ 1,2 Many and Nothing Like You, as well as No.1 single Homemade by Jake Owens.
River House Artists’ roster also includes songwriters such as Driver Williams, who has crafted popular hits such as Smoke A Little Smoke by Eric Church and Call Me Country by Jon Pardi; Nicolette Hayford, best known for co-writing certified gold singles Little Dive Bar In Dahlonega and One Night Standards by Ashley McBryde; and Jordan Rowe, known for his latest single Good For Nothin.
“We’re proud to partner with Lynn and the River House team as we build a long and successful future together.”
Rusty Gaston, Sony/ATV Nashville
Sony/ATV Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston said: “Lynn’s intuition for identifying singer-songwriters who speak right to the heart of Country Music is second to none, and she knows how to turn their dreams into reality.
“We’re proud to partner with Lynn and the River House team as we build a long and successful future together.”
“I can’t thank Jon, Rusty and Cam enough for making this happen.”
Lynn Oliver-Cline, River House Artists
River House Artists Founder Lynn Oliver-Cline, added: “When I moved to Nashville in 2013, I wanted to be Rusty Gaston!
“So being able to ink a deal with him and Sony/ATV, who are already my family, is a dream come true.
“I can’t think of our writers and artists being in better hands. Rusty’s passion for songs, songwriters and his team is inspiring on every level. I can’t thank Jon, Rusty and Cam enough for making this happen!”Music Business Worldwide
