Anthem Music Publishing has acquired the tune catalog of the late nation singer-songwriter Marty Robbins.
Monetary phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed. The acquisition covers Robbins’ hits from a profession that spanned the late Nineteen Forties by means of the early Nineteen Eighties, together with greater than 500 songs launched throughout 72 albums.
The catalog consists of Huge Iron, which climbed to No. 5 on the US Nation chart in 1960 and peaked at No. 26 on the Billboard Sizzling 100. The tune was featured within the 2010 online game Fallout: New Vegas. The Western Writers of America ranked it eleventh amongst Western songs of all time.
El Paso, which was launched through Columbia Information in 1959, can be a part of the Anthem acquisition. The tune reached No. 1 on each the Billboard Sizzling 100 and Nation charts, and earned Robbins a Grammy Award for Greatest Nation & Western Recording in 1961. Artists together with Keith City and the Grateful Lifeless have lined El Paso, with the latter performing it dwell greater than 380 occasions.
“Marty Robbins was a towering determine in American music – an artist whose storytelling transcended style and period.”
Jason Klein, Anthem Music Group
Robbins, who died in 1982, was inducted into the Grammy Corridor of Fame in 1998. He was additionally inducted into each the Nation Music Corridor of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Corridor of Fame.
One other monitor from the catalog, My Girl, My Girl, My Spouse, topped the US Nation chart and reached No. 42 on the Billboard Sizzling 100, incomes Robbins his second Grammy in 1970.
Jason Klein, CEO of Anthem Music Group, stated: “Marty Robbins was a towering determine in American music – an artist whose storytelling transcended style and period. His songs are woven into the material of nation and western music heritage, and proceed to affect artists and resonate with followers to this present day.”
“We’re assured that Anthem is not going to solely protect Marty’s legacy, however elevate it – introducing his work to new audiences whereas honoring the timeless spirit of the originals.”
Marty Robbins Property
The Marty Robbins Property added: “We’re honored to see Marty’s music discover a new house with Anthem Music Publishing. His songs have stood the check of time, fascinating generations with their vivid storytelling and emotional depth. We’re assured that Anthem is not going to solely protect Marty’s legacy, however elevate it – introducing his work to new audiences whereas honoring the timeless spirit of the originals.”
“Marty’s music has all the time belonged to the folks, and we imagine Anthem shares that very same dedication to preserving it alive for generations to return.”
Along with being a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Robbins can be a NASCAR driver. The Academy of Nation Music named Robbins its first Artist of the Decade for the Nineteen Sixties.
For Anthem Music Publishing, the Robbins catalog additional expands its portfolio of music rights. The corporate operates because the publishing arm of the Anthem Music Group, working alongside Anthem Information.
Over the previous yr, Anthem has acquired the catalogs of Nashville hitmaker Matt Alderman, Puerto Rican rapper Darell, and singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk.
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