Sam Ellis Signs Global Publishing Deal

Warner Chappell Music (WCM) and Madfun Entertainment have signed a global publishing deal with GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Sam Ellis. He has co-written an impressive list of No. 1 hit songs, including Lady A’s “What If I Never Get Over You” and Ingrid Andress’s GRAMMY, ACM, and CMA-nominated song “More Hearts Than Mine.”

Sam Ellis said: “When Alicia said she would buy me a new jet ski for every song that got cut, I knew without a doubt this was my new creative home. Although I didn’t see it in the final deal points, I am truly grateful and excited to be working alongside Alicia at Madfun and the world class team at Warner Chappell Music.”

Alicia Pruitt, Founder, Madfun Entertainment, noted: “Sam Ellis has been one of my favorite songwriters and people in Nashville for several years. His musical genius comes out in every songwriting room across genres. He just has the instincts that it takes to be a super successful songwriter and producer. Truly excited for us to get to work together.”

Spencer Nohe, Vice President, A&R, WCM, shared: “We are so grateful to be partnering with Alicia and Sam Ellis. Sam is an incredible talent beloved by his writing peers, and I’m excited to be a part of his next chapter of success.”

In addition to his GRAMMY-nominated work, Sam Ellis also produced and co-wrote Blessing Offor’s hit song “Brighter Days,” which reached No. 2 at Christian radio and has landed various sync placements including on Grey’s Anatomy and Keeping Up With The Kardashians. He has secured a wide range of cuts by artists including Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Lady A, Demi Lovato, Brett Young, Sugarland, Cory Kent, Hunter Hayes, Lauren Alaina, Chris Lane, Jake Owen, Blessing Offor, Martina McBride, Danielle Bradberry, Jordan Smith, and Jacob Sartorius. His production credits include Lady A, Hunter Hayes, Ingrid Andress, Blessing Offer, and Danielle Bradbery.