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Shaboozey signs a publishing deal with Empire, expanding his existing partnership with the company, whose record label he signed with in 2021.
“Tipsy” sensation Shaboozey has signed a publishing deal with Empire Publishing, expanding his existing partnership with the company. The artist has been signed to Empire’s record label since 2021.
The agreement moves Shaboozey’s music publishing rights to Empire’s publishing division, in a deal overseen by Empire Publishing President Vinny Kumar and SVP of A&R Eric Hurt.
“We’re thrilled to expand our partnership with Shaboozey in this publishing deal,” said Eric Hurt. “As great of an artist as Shaboozey is, he’s equally as talented as a songwriter; constantly striving to write the most compelling, story-driven songs that reach a broad and diverse audience. Empire looks forward to supporting the publishing interests of a global artist who knows it always has to start with great songs.”
“The creative foundation of Shaboozey’s success is his writing, which sits at the center of one of the most significant chart achievements in recent memory,” said Vinny Kumar. “We’re proud to partner with him on the publishing side as he continues to make history.”
“We couldn’t be happier to double down on the mutual commitment between Shaboozey and Empire,” added Jared Cotter, Shaboozey’s co-manager and Range Media Managing Partner. “They have been integral partners in Shaboozey’s success on the record side, and I have no doubt we will say the same in the publishing business as well.”
Following the runaway success of Shaboozey’s breakthrough project, Where I’ve Been Isn’t Where I’m Going, the artist has been making good on his breakthrough at every turn. Before introducing his own record imprint, American Dogwood, in partnership with Empire, Shaboozey also released the expanded edition of Where I’ve Been…, which included new songs featuring Jelly Roll, Myles Smith, and Sierra Ferrell. “Amen,” featuring Jelly Roll, is now a Top 10 at Country Radio and a 2026 Grammy-winning record.
