Jerry Reed. Photo: Courtesy of Mojo Music and Media.
Mojo Music & Media has acquired a stake in the writer share, artist and record royalties of legendary writer, artist and actor Jerry Reed, as well as 50% interest in the publishing catalog of acclaimed songwriter Bob Morrison. Mojo previously owned Reed’s publishing catalog, so this additional acquisition will allow them complete control of the icon’s legacy of works.
In the three years that Mojo has owned Reed’s publishing catalog, the company’s creative team has landed multiple syncs including “I Feel For You” in NBC’s Good Girls, “East Bound And Down” in a national advertising campaign for Hyundai, and “When You’re Hot You’re Hot” in summer season spots for Chevrolet. The string of placements will continue into this spring and summer with “When You’re Hot You’re Hot” and “East Bound And Down” featured in Nissan’s NCAA March Madness spots, deep cut “I Shoulda Stayed Home” featured in the A24 thriller X, and “Guitar Man” appearing in Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming Elvis biopic.
Bob Morrison. Photo: Courtesy of Mojo Music and Media.
The Morrison deal brings 76 country and pop chart singles including such standards as Johnny Lee’s “Lookin’ For Love,” Kenny Rogers’ “Love The World Away,” Conway Twitty’s “Don’t Call Him A Cowboy,” Highway 101’s “Whiskey If You Were A Woman,” and The Chicks’ “Tonight The Heartache’s On Me.” The Reed acquisition features 50 charting singles spanning three decades including “Amos Moses,” “Guitar Man,” “A Thing Called Love,” “When You’re Hot You’re Hot” and “East Bound And Down.”
“Our joint venture with Bob Morrison and 360 legacy deal with Jerry Reed’s daughters underscore Mojo’s commitment to partnering with the most beloved and influential songwriters and writer/artists in every genre,” comments Mojo’s Co-Founder and CEO, Mark Fried. “Bob and Jerry, through their envelope-pushing writing, musicianship and drive, helped country music win millions of new fans and expand its influence in film and television and we’re proud to have already begun revitalizing their songs and amplifying their collective achievements.”
Morrison shares, “I’ve had the good fortune to work with great music people. I have the same feeling about the folks at Mojo. They’re real song fans, we’ve got a true partnership, and I’m really excited about the adventure we’re about to go on.”
Lottie Zavala, Reed’s daughter, adds, “[My sister] Seidina and I are extremely grateful to Mark and everyone at Mojo for loving Dad and wanting to keep his music and memory alive. It means the world to us! And we couldn’t be more excited about all the media projects we’re working on together to make sure his songs and story continue to entertain and inspire future fans.”
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