Kobalt Music Publishing has signed a publishing administration deal for the catalogue of the late John Denver in the US.
Covering all works, the deal was agreed with Denver’s estate, and marketing and management team. BMG retains the rights to the catalog ex-US.
John Denver’s Greatest Hits has gone 9x platinum in the US alone. The Grammy winner’s career spanned four decades, recording favourites such as Take Me Home Country Roads and Leaving On A Jet Plane.
Richard Sanders, President of Kobalt Music Group said, “We feel extremely privileged to be able to work with the Denver Estate and help bring John’s music to a new audience.
“John Denver’s gift for songwriting sees his music continue to resonate with old and new fans.”
Richard Sanders, Kobalt
“His gift for songwriting sees his music continue to resonate with both new and old fans, and with record sales in the millions his legacy lives on.”
Deal maker Merril Wasserman-Serling added: “I am very excited that the Estate chose Kobalt to represent these wonderful copyrights and look forward to working with them, and their team, to widen interest in John and his music.”
Brian Schwartz and Amy Abrams, the John Denver Estate’s management team, commented: “We’re excited to be working with this forward-thinking and technologically advanced company to continue John’s legacy.”Music Business Worldwide
