Publishing Briefs: BOSSY Extends Sony Partnership, Beyoncé Collaborator Signs With Prescription Songs

Plus, Suki Waterhouse collaborator Natalie Findlay signs to Sony Music Publishing U.K. and more publishing news and signings. L-R: Georgia Wolf, Katie Welle, Barry Weiss Presley Ann Barry Weiss has extended his partnership with Sony Music Publishing for his publishing company, Bossy Songs. The publisher hosts signing Austin Corona, who worked with Slayyyter on her breakout album, WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, and Charli Ziman, who penned Malcolm Todd’s “Earrings.” “I’m thrilled to be continuing our work with Sony Music Publishing, who have been incredibly supportive of our development, Weiss said in a statement. “Bossy Songs is proud to support fresh new emerging songwriters such as Austin Corona and Charlie Ziman (who are truly making themselves felt at the moment) and will be searching far and wide for new writers to add to our highly selective boutique roster.” Katie Welle, president of Sony Music Publishing and head of U.S. A&R, added, “Barry and team have a proven track record of identifying and championing exceptional talent at Bossy Songs, they’ve built incredible foundation for future success. We are delighted to continue our partnership.” — Ariel King See more publishing news and signings below. Phil Leigh (Prescription Songs) LE SSERAFIM, Beyoncé, David Guetta and J Balvin collaborator Phil Leigh has signed with Prescription Songs. The Los Angeles-based songwriter and producer holds credits on LE SSERAFIM’s “Speghetti” and TWICE’s “Hi Hello.” “Life is the best! And a HUGE part of why I feel that way is because of music,” Leigh said in a statement. “I’m truly obsessed with it and I don’t take for granted that I’ve been allowed to spend my life feeling, playing and creating professionally. I’ve been close with the Prescription Songs family for a very long time and it means the world to me that I’m now officially a part of it, working with them. They match my freak, and I’m so grateful that they are the people that I’m doing this with.” Cameron Kooklanfar, A&R director at Prescription Songs, and who led Leigh’s signing with the company, added, “Phil is an incredible creative and an equally amazing person. He has a way of winning people’s hearts while making some of the best music out there. From his work with Beyoncé and Jason Derulo to LE Sserafim & J Hope’s #3 Billboard Global record ‘SPAGHETTI,’ ANOTR’s ‘Paradise’ off the Witness album, and other artists from Marshmello to Chainsmokers, Purple Disco Machine & NAEYON, his versatility speaks for itself. We’re so happy to welcome him to the Prescription family and excited to help build on everything he’s already accomplished.” — Ariel King Natalie Findlay (Sony Music Publishing U.K.) Suki Waterhouse and Ashe co-writer Natalie Findlay has signed a worldwide exclusive agreement with Sony Music Publishing U.K. Findlay has also released solo material, including her 2017 debut album, Forgotten Pleasures. “I’m really happy to be joining Sony Music Publishing for my next chapter,” Findlay said in a statement. “I’ve always been drawn to artists with something unique to say and to create music that feels real and exciting. I’m lucky to have a new team around me who understands that and shares my enthusiasm for what’s ahead.” Sarah Gabrielli, head of A&R at Sony Music Publishing U.K., said, “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Natalie Findlay to the SMP family. Natalie is a songwriting powerhouse, who has a singular talent for connecting closely with any artist she works with, consistently delivering clever, fun and impactful pop songs.” Megan Fitzsimons, senior A&R manager at Sony Music Publishing, U.K., said, “I am so excited that Natalie has chosen Sony Music Publishing as her new home. A visionary songwriter and powerful storyteller, with incredible taste, Natalie has a rare ability to help artists bring their creative visions to life and we are delighted to be working alongside her in this next chapter! Allistair Goldsmith, president and co-founder of Chosen Music, and Charlie Small, talent director and senior artist manager at Chosen Music, added, “We’ve had complete belief in Natalie since the day we met. It felt like she was the music industry’s best kept secret, so it was clear to us that our job was to introduce her to the best people and create opportunities for her songs to be heard. It became clear that the team at Sony were totally aligned with us on that and we are grateful to David, Tim, Sarah and Meg for their shared ambition for Nat and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.” — Ariel King Park Chisolm (Sony Music Publishing/River House Artists) Park Chisolm has signed a new publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing in partnership with River House Artists. Chisolm has collaborated with Lainey Wilson, Kenny Chesney, Ashley McBryde, Blake Shelton and more. “I’m thrilled to be joining both the River House and Sony families,” he said in a statement. “River House is such an amazing and eclectic group of artists and songwriters, and they have a great track record of helping people find their creative voices and flourish. And Sony brings such an impressive history of music business success that seems to never slow down – it’s really the perfect pairing, and I can’t wait to dig in.” Zebb Luster, executive vp of River House Artists, said, “We’re incredibly excited to welcome Park Chisolm to the River House family. He brings so much creativity, intention, and heart to everything he does. Park has already made such huge waves in his career and we’re so grateful to have the opportunity to be in his corner and help build on what he’s already established.” Rusty Gaston, CEO of Sony Music Publishing Nashville, added, “Park is a tremendous talent whose passion for music comes through in everything he creates. We are so impressed by everything he has built thus far and are incredibly excited to partner with River House in supporting this next chapter of his career.” — Ariel King Debbie Gibson (Downtown Music Publishing) Debbie Gibson has signed with Downtown Music Publishing, including representation in TV and film synch. “I’m so thrilled to be a part of the Downtown Music Publishing family in this creative era!” Gibson said in a statement. “I’m a songwriter at heart, first and foremost, so to be able to stretch my creativity and to have new sync opportunities before me is exciting. Not only is it such an honor to be amongst their prestigious roster of songwriters but I’m ecstatic to have the Downtown team look after my formerly unrepresented material and champion my new songs!” Bea Koramblyum, global head of business affairs and vp of business development at Downtown Music Publishing, added, “Debbie Gibson is an extraordinary singer/songwriter whose music has stood the test of time. With a prolific legacy of work across four decades and an impressive musical theater background, she brings a wealth of creativity and talent to everything she does, and we’re excited to welcome her to Downtown Music Publishing, supporting the next chapter of her career.” — Ariel King Karleigh Schmidt (Big Loud Texas Publishing) Image Credit: Brayln Kelly Smith / Courtesy Big Loud Texas Big Loud Texas Publishing, the publishing arm of label Big Loud Texas, has signed Texas-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Karleigh Schmidt. Schmidt is from Big Loud Texas co-founder Miranda Lambert’s hometown of Lindale, Texas. Schmidt was part of the AIMP Nashville Class of 2025 Unsigned Songwriter series. “We are so lucky to have Karleigh join the Big Loud Texas family,” Big Loud Texas co-founder Jon Randall said. “She is the kind of songwriter that shows up with sleeves rolled up, pencil sharpened and a bag of killer ideas. Can’t wait to watch her knock it out of the park.” “Signing with Big Loud Texas Publishing is truly a dream come true and an answered prayer, and I couldn’t imagine a better team to call home,” Schmidt said in a statement. “I’m beyond excited to be working alongside Lizzy [Rector], JR [Jon Randall], Miranda [Lambert], Brendon [Anthony], and the entire Big Loud family who have been such champions from the beginning. “I’m incredibly passionate about the creative bridge Big Loud Texas fosters between Nashville and Texas and I’m honored to be a part of that. This partnership feels so full circle for my East Texas heart, and I can’t wait to see what we build together,” she continued. — Jessica Nicholson Daily newsletters straight to your inbox Sign Up More From Pro