According to Music Row, Downtown Music Publishing has announced a deal to acquire a portion of the song catalogs of publisher and artist development company, Major Bob Music.
Downtown Music Publishing has acquired over 2,000 copyrights from Major Bob Music's catalog, including hits by Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Lady Antebellum, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire and more. The deal specifically excludes the Garth Brooks catalog and any songs he has recorded.
Major Bob Music was represented in the transaction by Sam Powers and Kerry O’Neil from O’Neil Hagaman, PLLC, with legal representation from Linda Edell-Howard of Adams and Reese LLP. Downtown was represented by Jordan Keller and Sarah Smith from Keller Turner Ruth Andrews & Ghanem, PLLC.