Pictured (L-R): Narvel Blackstock, Rene McLean, Lylette Pizarro, Blake Shelton, Lynn Hazan, John Esposito, and Ben Kline
Influence Media Partners has invested in country superstar Blake Shelton‘s master recordings catalog, which includes all of his commercial releases from 2001 to 2019. The two parties also created a joint venture, partnering to amplify his works and entitling Shelton to participate in a share of the profit generated. Warner Music Group will continue to lead distribution for the catalog, which has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide.
From his debut through 2019, the Grammy nominated entertainer accumulated 27 No. 1 singles on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart, including “Boys ‘Round Here,” “Honeybee,” “Nobody But You” (with Gwen Stefani), “God’s Country” and his 2001 smash hit “Austin.” Shelton’s discography through the agreement period consists of 11 studio LP’s, including a Christmas album, and two EP’s. His catalog also spans three compilation albums: Fully Loaded: God’s Country (2019), Reloaded: 20 #1 Hits (2015), and Loaded: The Best of Blake Shelton (2010).
“Blake is one of the most exciting luminaries to emerge in both country music and television in the past two decades. His music’s continued resonance with new and established audiences makes him the perfect business partner for Influence,” notes Influence Media Founder and Co-Managing Partner, Lylette Pizarro. “We’re particularly proud of the fact that Blake will continue to be an active participant in his catalog moving forward, and to have a tailored joint venture in place that will ensure he remains an active profit participant. We’re excited to work closely with Blake, his management team at Starstruck and our partners at Warner Music Nashville to identify strategic opportunities for his modern country classics.”
“I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since my first album and single. Sometimes I still feel like the kid from Oklahoma I was back then! While a lot has changed during that time, my passion for music hasn’t,” Shelton explains. “I’m excited to be working with Lylette, Rene [McLean] and the team at Influence Media on so much of my catalog and to introduce my songs to the next generation of country fans.”
“Blake is one of the most important artists, not only in our genre, but also in the wider world of music and television. We are excited about the opportunity to introduce Blake’s music to more fans, and we look forward to our partnership with Influence,” Warner Music Nashville Co-President Ben Kline adds.
Shelton was represented by Mitch Tenzer and David Byrne of Ziffren Brittenham, LLP. Influence Media Partners were represented by Lisa Alter, Katie Baron and Jaclyn Felber of Alter, Kendrick & Baron, LLP.
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