Ashley Monroe Signs Big Publishing Deal w/ Dave Cobb’s Low Country & Warner/Chappell
Beyond her efforts as a solo performer, recording artists, and in the country music supergroup the Pistol Annies, Ashley Monroe is also a respected and accomplished songwriter, penning or co-penning tunes for Vince Gill, Carrie Underwood, Dwight Yoakam, Norah Jones, Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent, The Oakridge Boys, Butch Walker, and Guy Clark among others. Her songwriting catalog includes a #1 for Miranda Lambert in the form of 2011’s “Heart Like Mine,” and Jason Aldean’s surprisingly-good “The Truth” from 2009.
Now Monroe’s efforts are being rewarded with a new worldwide publishing deal with Dave Cobb’s Low Country Sound and Warner/Chappell Music. This will give Monroe renewed attention for her songwriting prowess moving forward. “I’m so happy to be starting a fresh chapter of my songwriting career with a team of champions surrounding me,” Monroe says about the deal. “I’m more inspired and on fire more than ever and ready to ignite big dreams.”
Like many country music performers, Ashley Monroe began as a songwriter first, and it became the avenue to signing a major label deal. Miranda Lambert was inspired to start the Pistol Annies with Monroe and Angaleena Presley to highlight the two songwriters who she felt were flying under-the-radar.
“Ashley is one of the most respected and celebrated figures in Nashville who I’ve had the honor to work with,” says Dave Cobb of Low Country Sound, who also produced Monroe’s last record, Sparrow. “Her talent is astounding, and we’re thrilled to count her among our unparalleled songwriting community, especially as she embarks on this next stage in her career.”
Ben Vaughn, President & CEO of Warner/Chappell Nashville adds, “There’s a reason Ashley has had so much success all these years on Music Row. Her ability to be both honest and vulnerable, while bringing warmth and wit to her songwriting, demonstrates the mastery of her craft. We are excited to welcome her to the Warner/Chappell family.”
February 8, 2019 @ 7:49 pm
She deserves everything. She is an absolute treasure.
February 9, 2019 @ 4:02 pm
I can’t fucking believe this thread has only my comment. What don’t people like about AShley Monroe? She’s one of the best artists country music has ever had… why is it crickets in here? She and whatever shit is on mainstream radio now should trade popularity in a just world, but here we are, i guess.
I can understand not being too into Kacey Musgraves if you’re a hardcore country fan, because sometimes she does things too “far” out of the genre that it’ll bother you, even though i personally think she’s one of the best songwriters of all time, no matter the genre.. but i can at least see where you’re coming from. Ashley Monroe, though? I cannot understand how she’s not massive, at least with the pure country crowd… She’s so.. pure.
I also thought Jellyfish shoulda been the biggest band in the world, so what do i know.
February 9, 2019 @ 4:36 pm
Wild guess: you didn’t grow up with the Allman Brothers.
February 9, 2019 @ 5:04 pm
I wouldn’t go as far as you in enthusiasm for A. Monroe (I do find her very solid), but it is weird that yours are the only two comments here. Guess even at SCM a real Country Music singer-songwriter can’t beat Bebe Rexha for attention. 50 weeks atop the Billboard chart – 53 comments and counting as opposed to Ashley’s 2 on SCM. Well, here’s to making it 3 😉
February 9, 2019 @ 5:17 pm
BB …..my two cents FWIW
First off , IMO I think Ashley is just OK as a singer and I know quite a few music folks ( players , writers etc.. ) who agree with that assessment of her vocal talents. Probably Bluegrass would have been the best fit for her style .
More importantly , I think , is that I think she may need to ” pick a lane ” . I have heard two albums by her that sound like they were done by two different artists . If you are established and people know what to expect from you ( Dolly , way back when ,Lee Ann -both of them – ) then maybe ,MAYBE you can take some chances style-wise . Ashley isn’t established as anything , really. She’s not a country music household name …far from it ….she has no signature song/s ..or sound . Again …..just my thoughts on her lack of ‘ impact ‘ as an artist .
February 9, 2019 @ 6:49 pm
yeah i always hear you saying that, and i respect a lot of your positions, but nah, she’s an amazing singer.
February 11, 2019 @ 11:22 am
I saw her live at TownHall on record release day for Interstate Gospel. Her live voice was so gorgeous that it moved me to tears.
February 10, 2019 @ 9:13 am
Well I was driving across states in the dark through the snow, so that’s my excuse…
I think it’s great that she’s getting more support, but I share albert’s concern about her not picking a lane. I like a lot of the songs on her albums, but can’t say that I really like any of her albums.
February 9, 2019 @ 5:39 pm
She should definitely be my next wife.
February 10, 2019 @ 9:17 am
I know Dave Cobb gets a lot of crap for maybe having too much of a hand in making albums sounds “over produced” or something but he really knows who to go after for talent. Saw Ashley Monroe with Miranda last summer she is a great singer and song writer, looking forward to what she has to bring in the future!
February 10, 2019 @ 9:55 am
Congrats to Ashley. I think she is a very good songwriter and singer. I love her voice. “Like a Rose” is my favorite album of hers.
It is kinda strange that she doesnt get more love from the scm crowd.
Heres hoping to a long successful career.
February 10, 2019 @ 10:03 am
It is somewhat puzzling she doesnt get more love from the SCM crowd. I think she has a beautiful voice, is a great songwriter, and absolutely country. “Like a Rose” is a fantastic album and my favorite of hers, but all of them are good.
Congrats to Ashley.
February 10, 2019 @ 11:10 am
In general I like her but I didn’t care much for her last record. The Blade and Like a Rose were so much better.
February 11, 2019 @ 2:00 am
Good for her.
I really love her album, The Blade… so many great lines in there.
February 11, 2019 @ 11:19 am
I love Ashley and I’m happy to see her being recognized in any way. I liked Sparrow more than most here (Orphan, Hard on a Heart, Hands on You, Wild Love, and Keys to the Kingdom are all stunning), but Leavers Lullaby from the new Pistol Annies album is my favorite thing she’s released since The Blade.
I have a feeling her next album is gonna be a HUGE.