Artist Management

Makin’ Music has successfully managed 14 artists, each of whom secured major label record deals, and continues to serve as a scouting resource for four major labels and two international entertainment companies.

Our management team, led by Chris Dodson, has played a major role in the development and success of artists such as:

  • Terri Clark
  • Ricky Skaggs
  • Kix Brooks
  • Keith Whitley
  • Michael Martin Murphey
  • Tim McGraw
  • Lee Ann Rimes
  • Billy Ray Cyrus

Recent Highlights:

  • Signed JYPSI, the #1 priority new act on Arista, as a SONY Label Group talent scout
  • Provided full label services for Longshot Records, including a successful national radio/video promotion campaign
  • Secured a major production deal with EMI and a priority booking deal with Monterey Peninsula Agency for Brandon Giles
  • Album produced by Grammy-winning producer Tom Hambridge, whose credits include Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nora Jones, James Taylor, Boston, Susan Tedeschi, and more

 

Record Production

Foremost utilizes advanced production and engineering techniques to deliver commercially competitive recordings suitable for national radio play. Our team is equipped to work on projects of any size, from label assignments to independent albums.

We’re proud to announce the reopening of our full-service audio/video facility:

                     The Maddhouse Recording Studio
                     Now accepting new clients.
.                    makinmusicllc@gmail.com | ☎ 615-320-1117

 

Music Publishing

Makin’ Music publishes numerous hit songs recorded by major artists including:

  • Reba McEntire – “The Fear of Being Alone”
  • Pam Tillis – “Deep Down”
  • Blackhawk – “Like There Ain’t No Yesterday”
  • Sons of the Desert – “Whatever Comes First”
  • Peter Cetera – “She Doesn’t Need Me Anymore”
  • George Jones – “Choices”
  • Billy Ray Cyrus – “Give My Heart To You”
  • T.G. Sheppard – “You Still Do”
  • Davis Daniel – “Fighting With Fire”
  • Michael White – “Familiar Ground”

Additional cuts by Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney, John Michael Montgomery, Trace Adkins, Ricky Skaggs, Ronnie Milsap, Ty Herndon, Bryan White, Ricky Van Shelton, Shenandoah, Linda Davis, and others.

Chris Dodson, Makin’ Music’s president, also owns copyrights to:

  • “There’s No Getting Over Me” – Ronnie Milsap
  • “Holdin’ Her Lovin’ You” – Earl Thomas Conley / Clay Walker
  • “Once in a Blue Moon”, “Half Past Forever”, “One Owner Heart”, “In Over My Heart” – T.G. Sheppard
  • “The Angel in Your Arms This Morning” – Hot / Barbara Mandrell
  • “Til You’re Gone” – Barbara Mandrell
  • “She Sure Got Away With My Heart” – John Anderson

 

Catalogue Sales & Acquisitions

With deep roots in the songwriting and publishing community, Makin’ Music is a trusted broker for song catalog sales and acquisitions, regularly facilitating deals between an extensive list of sellers and buyers with combined purchasing power exceeding $300 million.

Our position on Music Row and ongoing industry relationships enable us to consistently match catalogs with high-value buyers.

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