Parker McCollum ha appena rinnovato il suo contratto globale di publishing con Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville. L’accordo arriva poche settimane dopo l’uscita del suo album omonimo del 2025, salito rapidamente nella Top 10 della classifica Top Country Albums di Billboard. Per McCollum, più che un semplice rinnovo, è un segnale: la squadra che lo segue dai primi passi resta al suo fianco, pronta a sostenere i prossimi capitoli della sua carriera.
For McCollum, songwriting is not just a task—it's how he expresses himself. “Writing songs is where I’m myself the most. I’m a songwriter first, and getting to do what I love, alongside a team that has fully supported my journey since the very beginning makes all the difference,” he says. His words highlight how central the craft is to his identity as an artist.
The relationship with Warner Chappell goes beyond contracts. It’s about daily collaboration with people like Jessi Vaughn Stevenson and Austen Adams, who know his career and help turn ideas into finished songs. Stevenson calls the partnership “creatively fulfilling,” while Adams notes that McCollum brings authenticity and drive to every project—qualities that stand out in Nashville’s competitive environment.
McCollum’s story began in Conroe, Texas, playing small shows and writing songs as a teenager. His independent debut, The Limestone Kid (2015), marked the first step toward wider recognition. National attention arrived with Gold Chain Cowboy (2021), featuring RIAA-certified tracks like “Pretty Heart” and “To Be Loved by You.” In 2022, he was named ACM New Male Artist of the Year, and in 2024, he received a CMA nomination for “Burn It Down.”
The 2025 album, recorded in just seven days with producers Frank Liddell and Eric Masse, presents McCollum in a more intimate, direct style. The songs are tight, with no excess, putting voice and lyrics at the forefront. Country, Americana, and folk-rock influences run through the album, linking past releases to his current sound.
Renewing a publishing deal isn’t just about existing work—it’s a structure that supports future songs, from sync placements in films and TV to collaborations with other writers. For McCollum, who identifies first as a songwriter, the deal is a practical tool to bring his music to wider audiences while keeping his creative control.
His nationwide tour continues through the end of 2025. Every performance shows how the songs live beyond the studio, connecting with listeners and shaping the way the music is experienced. The Warner Chappell renewal signals that McCollum’s journey will keep growing through the strength of his songwriting rather than chasing chart positions alone.
Glossary
- Publishing deal: a contract managing song copyrights, including licensing and administration.
- RIAA: Recording Industry Association of America, certifying sales and streams (Gold, Platinum).
- ACM: Academy of Country Music, which honors artists and professionals in country music.
- CMA: Country Music Association, awarding the Country Music Awards.
Warner Chappell Music — Official announcement of Parker McCollum publishing renewal (2025). https://warnerchappell.com/it/ (consulted October 10, 2025).
Billboard — Top Country Albums chart. https://www.billboard.com/charts/top-country-album... (consulted October 10, 2025).
RIAA — Gold & Platinum. https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/ (consulted October 10, 2025).
