Sony Music Publishing, a privately owned company headquartered in the US and a subsidiary of Sony Group, was founded in 1955 and operates with approximately 1250 employees. The company manages a vast collection of music catalogues, representing both classic and contemporary songwriters. Its classic catalogues include works by The Beatles, Queen, Motown, Carole King, Leiber & Stoller, Leonard Cohen, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and The Rolling Stones. The company also represents contemporary songwriters such as Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Calvin Harris, Daddy Yankee, Gabby Barrett, Jay-Z, Luke Bryan, Maluma, Marc Anthony, Miranda Lambert, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, Sara Bareilles, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, and Travis Scott.

Revenue

Founded

1955

Headcount

1,246

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Musicians

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On February 18, 2026, Sony Music Publishing Nashville, in partnership with Kane Brown and industry veteran Kent Earls' Verse 2 Music, signed singer-songwriter and artist Jonny Capeci to a global publishing agreement. This follows a February 17, 2026 social media post from a group called "I Just Wanna BANG!" that generated conversation about activity within Sony Music Publishing, stating "That sony is PUTTING IN WORK" and garnering engagement from Logan Sharp, songwriter Jordan Walker, and others.
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