Nashville, TN — Sony Music Publishing Nashville today announced it has signed a global agreement with legendary singer, songwriter, artist and multi-instrumentalist Clint Black. The deal will see the company administering songs across the country superstar’s catalog of compositions including hits “A Good Run Of Bad Luck,” “Like The Rain,” “Summer’s Comin’,” “Nothin’ But The Taillights,” and more.
Selling over 20 million records, achieving over 22 number one singles and amassing over 30 top ten hits throughout his career, legendary artist Clint Black is one of the most influential songwriters in country music history. With his unique twist on traditional country, Black’s songwriting has left an enduring impact that is felt across the genre today.
Black has received numerous honors for his creative achievements such as a GRAMMY award; multiple CMA, AMA and ACM Awards, including the 2023 ACM Honors Poet’s Award; two Billboard Song of the Year rankings; nearly two dozen US and Canada gold and platinum awards; a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; and an induction into the Grand Ole Opry.
Clint Black said, “I have great respect for Rusty and the entire team at Sony Music Publishing Nashville, and I am excited to move forward on all things past, present and future!”
Sony Music Publishing Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston said, “Clint Black is without a doubt a country music icon, whose songs carved a unique path and propelled country into what it is today. We look forward to working with Clint and his team to extend his creative influence even further.”
Black’s debut 1989 album Killin’ Time first propelled him into stardom, cementing the Texas-raised songwriter as one of the greatest talents of this generation. Since then, he has gone on to earn widespread critical acclaim and achieve multiple platinum-certified albums throughout his career, with his classic songs becoming permanently ingrained in the cultural fabric of country music. This year, Clint Black embarked on his 2024 Killin’ Time – The 35th Anniversary World Tour, performing his triple-platinum album live from start to finish for the first time ever in concert. Clint and John Pardi performed a duet of Killin’ Time at Nissan Stadium that will be featured in the ABC telecast on June 25th.