Nashville, TN • EST. 1999
Better Records.
Better Direction.
Producer-led publishing and development for serious singer-songwriters
Where great songs become records with momentum.
Century Music Group partners with serious singer-songwriters through producer-led publishing and development relationships.
We focus on turning strong songs into finished records with direction — using publishing as a development period to refine the creative approach and build momentum beyond the studio.
Music + Momentum Built in Nashville
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Music Production
Nashville-built recordings with direction and purpose.
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Artist Development
Strategic direction focused on long-term growth — not one-off releases.
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Publishing Support
Selective song representation treated as a development period.
Hear the Work
Recent Nashville productions. Built around the song.
Produced by Art Ward
Recorded & mixed in Nashville
Art Ward, President
Century Music Group Nashville
“Great songs deserve great records — and real follow-through.
That’s what we focus on.”
Major-Label STUDIO Experience
Members of our Nashville production team have contributed to records for artists including Paul McCartney, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and others.
This experience shapes every Century Music Group production through:
Major-label standards
Experienced Nashville musicians
Studio discipline and preparation
A professional, song-first creative workflow
Great songs. Better records. Built in Nashville.
ArtiST EXPERIENCES
Records built with intention. Artists supported long-term.
“Art Ward has a great ear. My songs went from phone demos to records that sounded current and professional. The ideas unlocked each song’s potential — I’d want no one else producing me.”
Matt M., Nashville
“I’ve worked with Art for over five years. The musicians, engineers, and studios the team brings together are consistently excellent. I look forward to many future projects with Century Music Group.”
David A., Montana
“Working with Art brings clear industry direction and experience. The guidance and strategy around the songs helped position them effectively for radio and broader opportunities.”
Jeff A., Iowa
frequently asked questions
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Serious singer-songwriters who are actively performing artists and focused on long-term growth — not one-off projects or quick wins.
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No. We are a producer-led publishing and artist development company. Some relationships evolve into releases, but we do not operate as a traditional label.
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No. We do not offer label advances or upfront funding.
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Artists co-invest with CMG in production costs only. Artists retain full ownership of their master recordings, with no hidden or future fees beyond the agreed production budget.
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In select cases. Publishing is treated as a development period, not a standalone transaction.
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The artist. CMG does not take ownership of sound recordings.
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No. We do not guarantee outcomes. We focus on building strong songs, recordings, and strategy.
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No. Artists work with us from anywhere, though recording typically takes place in Nashville.
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Submit your music for review. If there’s alignment, we’ll take it from there.
Submit Your Music
Every submission begins with a private listen.
If there’s potential creative and strategic alignment — including readiness to co-invest in production — we’ll reach out.