Welcome to Heart's Bluff Music.Happy Anniversary: Our Nashville Office is Five Years Old!!It’s hard to believe, but we have just celebrated the 5-year anniversary of our Nashville office! With $20 million budgeted for acquisitions, we are quietly and purposefully building one of Nashville’s finest independent music catalogs. We currently own interests in over 40 #1 songs, and our overall catalog is now approaching 5000 songs. We are evaluating select publishing catalogs to purchase. If you have a catalog that averages between $10,000 and $1.5 Million year in royalties, we invite you to contact us. You can read more about catalog-acquisitions in the Frequently Asked Questions. Scroll to see latest news below... Latest NewsAmy Grant - Somewhere Down The RoadBe sure to check out Amy Grant's new CD "Somewhere Down the Road". It combines new songs, re-recorded classics like "Somewhere Down the Road", and previously unreleased material like "Come Into My World", "Every Road", and "What is the Change of That". Congrats to Amy on such a beautiful piece of work! Smoky Mountain Rain keeps on fallin'....Congrats to Kye Fleming! "Smoky Mountain Rain" has just been named Tennessee's eighth official state song. The song was voted in by Tennessee state legislators at 95-1. What a great chioce to represent the state of Tennessee! Cory RooneyTalk about diversification! Hearts Bluff has purchased a major stake in the Cory Rooney catalog. Our stake includes numerous hits recorded by major superstars. For example, we have Jennifer Lopez with "Ain't It Funny", Marc Anthony with "I Need To Know", Jessica Simpson with "I Think I'm In Love With You", and Destiny's Child with the female anthem "Independent Woman Pt.1" from the 2000 film "Charlie's Angels". We are beyond thrilled! Herman ParkerHearts Bluff is proud to announce that we have acquired a major interest in several songs by the great Herman Parker. This includes "Sweet Home Chicago" and the mega hit "Mystery Train" recorded by many artists, namely the one and only Elvis Presley! Robert "Kool" BellLets celebrate! Hearts Bluff has acquired a significant interest in the catalog of Robert "Kool" Bell, perhaps you've heard of him and his band, Kool and the Gang? Their hit songs include "Celebration", of course, along with "JoAnna", "Cherish", "Jungle Boogie", and "Higher Plane". Phillip WhiteWe have bought a major publishing interest in Phillip White's catalog. He has some timeless hits in his collection including "Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On" and "I'm Movin' On" by Rascal Flatts. We are so excited it includes his hit song "I'm a Survivor" recorded by Reba and used as a theme song for her television show. Kye FlemingHearts Bluff has recently acquired an interest in several songs by acclaimed songwriter Kye Fleming. Just a few of Kye's #1 hits include "Smoky Mountain Rain", "Crackers", "Nobody", "Kansas City Lights" and "I Wouldn't Have Missed it for the World." We think it's pretty awesome!
Karen StaleyKaren Staley has written several #1 hit songs including "Let's Go To Vegas," "Keeper of the Stars" and "On a Night Like This" and we are thrilled to have acquired an interest in several of her songs! Thom McHughWe have upped the ante and acquired an interest in several songs by acclaimed songwriter Thom McHugh. This includes an interest in Kenny Chesney's "Don't Happen Twice" and other hit songs such as "You Can't Lose Me," "Once You've Loved Somebody" and "Holdin' You." Lucky us!
Will Nance - "The World"
We are pleased to announce that we have acquired an interest in several songs by acclaimed songwriter Will Nance. This includes an interest Brad Paisley's #1 hit "The World.".....cause baby, you are the World..... Dennis Robbins - "Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House"Hearts Bluff now has a strategic interest in "Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House". This hit song with was first released on Garth Brooks' historic "No Fences" album which has sold over 17 million copies. It has since been released on various other records and greatest hits projects. Lee Miller CatalogWe have recently aquired an interest in the song catalog of Lee Miller. Miller has had numerous cuts by artists such as Craig Morgan, Trace Adkins, Billy Currington, Randy Travis, Terri Clark, Joe Nichols, John Michael Montgomery, Tracy Lawrence, and Mark Wills, just to name a few. In addition, this catalog contains Brad Paisley's #1 hit "The World," and Terri Clark's #1 hit "I Just Wanna be Mad." Max D. BarnesWe are pleased to announce the acquisition of a substantial interest in the song catalog of Max D. Barnes. This catalog includes many timeless songs recorded by artists such as George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Conway Twitty, Vince Gill and many more. Strategic Partnership with Sea Gayle MusicWe are both excited and pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with Sea Gayle Music, who will now be representing the Lee Miller catalog. Strategic Partnership with Elevation MusicWe are proud to announce a strategic partnership with Elevation Music. Our friends Mike Molinar and Martha Irwin will be representing select catalogs. Way to Go Billy Kirsch!Congrats to Billy for his co-writing of the new Rodney Atkins single "Invisibly Shaken." Amy Grant - Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So FarCongratulations to Amy Grant on the release of her new book entitled Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far! This written work is a vivid and inspiring collection of memories, lyrics, stories, and poems by the best selling Christian music artist of all time. Kool and the Gang Aquisition!Hearts Bluff has recently reached an agreement with the heirs of Claydes Smith Sr. for an interest in his catalog. Claydes "Charles" Smith Sr. was a predominant wrtier for the legendary group Kool and the Gang. He helped to pen such hits as "Celebration," "Cherish," "Hollywood's Swinging," "Joanna," and "Jungle Boogie." Congratulations to John RichJohn Rich has recently won ASCAP's Songwriter Year category for the third year in a row. Never before has an artist earned this award for three consecutive years. Congratulations Mr. Rich! "New in Town"The upcomming feature film titled "New in Town" starring Renée Zellweger will include the Tammy Hyler Song "Life is Good" in it's soundtrack. Congratulations Tammy! Welcome Peter Furler of the NewsboysIt is with great pleasure that we announce that Hearts Bluff has recently reached an agreement with Peter Furler for a major stake in the Newsboys catalog. The Nashville based pop group known as the Newsboys have made a huge impact on the Pop and Christian music genres. In the past 12 years they have sold nearly three million records earning multiple Grammy nominations, three gold records, four dove awards, and many other honors. Hearts Bluff Cuts Deal With Global Nomad MusicHeart's Bluff acquired a catalog of songs written by Keith Hinton. Hinton credits include LeAnn Rimes' first #1 song, "One Way Ticket (Because I Can)." This song was featured on her debut album "Blue" and the T.V. movie "Holiday in Your Heart." It not only won an ASCAP "Most Popular Song Award," but also has become a "classic" according to the BMI bonus system. Can You Say "Golden Ring"?We have just completed a deal with Nashville hitmaker Rafe Van Hoy, whose songs include George Jone's classic "Golden Ring," and "What's Forever For" originally recorded by Michael Martin Murphy. We are honored Rafe has allowed us to partner with him on these gold-standards. Did you know Rafe wrote "Golden Ring" (with Bobby Braddock) when he was 17 years old?? I LOVE YOU...Heart Bluff Music Acquires the Tammy Hyler Catalog!!Tammy Hyler has written numerous hits such as "I Can Still Feel You," recorded by Collin Raye and "I Love You," recorded Martina McBride. She has many other cuts including "That's My Kind of Woman," recorded by George Strait and "Shoes," recorded by Shania Twain (the only outside song Shania has ever cut in her career). Heart's Bluff Announces the purchase of the Billy Kirsch catalog.This exceptional catalog includes classics such as: "Holes in the Floor of Heaven," "Come Some Rainy Day" and last year's hit single: "Stay Gone." Plus, you should hear the songs that have not been cut yet! Songwriters Capital Gains Tax Equity ActThe Songwriters Capital Gains Tax Equity Act passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate as part of the Tax Reconciliation Act of 2005. The new legislation was signed into law on May 17, 2006. This legislation gives individual songwriters the same capital gains opportunities currently enjoyed by all other property owners. When the Songwriters Capital Gains Tax Equity Act takes effect on January 1, 2007, a songwriter who sells the rights to his/her song catalog will pay a 15% tax to the government on the sale of that catalog rather than 40% in taxes which was previously assessed. Aaron Barker!SIX, count em' SIX, songs on George Strait's Multi-platinum Greatest #1 Hits. We're proud to publish this remarkable catalog! Amy Grant!"Baby Baby" featured in the film "Mr & Mrs. Smith"! This former #1 Pop song keeps on giving. More CatalogsWe've just purchased song catalogs of John Rich of "Big n' Rich," Terri Clark and Rhett Akins!!! Look for exciting new catalogs that will be announced soon.
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