Nashville, TN • EST. 1999
NASHVILLE MUSIC PRODUCTION, PUBLISHING & ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
For recording singer-songwriters seeking professional Nashville production, release strategy, and long-term career opportunities.
CREATE. DEVELOP. RELEASE. PUBLISH.
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Music Production
Producer-led Nashville recording designed to bring your songs to life.
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Artist Development
Creative direction, project planning, and long-term artist growth.
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Release & Promotion
Release strategy, audience growth, and long-term momentum.
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Music Publishing
Publishing representation and song opportunities.
GREAT RECORDINGS MATTER. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT MATTERS MORE.
Build a catalog, grow your audience, and create long-term opportunities around your music.
INSIDE THE NASHVILLE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Real Nashville recording sessions and artist development in action.
FEATURED WORK
Listen to music developed through Century Music Group’s Nashville production, artist development, and publishing process.
Produced by Art Ward for Century Music Group.
Recorded and mixed by Justin Cortelyou at Soultrain Sound, Sound Stage, Sound Kitchen, and Ronnie’s Place in Nashville, Tennessee.
What Artists Say
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“Working with Century Music Group gave me direction and clarity I didn’t have before. I finally had a path forward.”
— Sarah M., Nashville, TN
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“It wasn’t just recording. It helped me think differently about my music and my future as an artist.”
— Jason R., Dallas, TX
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“Everything felt more focused, professional, and intentional from start to finish.”
— Michael T., Charlotte, NC
PRODUCED IN NASHVILLE
Century Music Group works with top Nashville recording studios, musicians, and engineers whose credits include major label releases by artists such as Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, and Chris Stapleton.
We bring that team and experience to independent artists through music production, artist development, and publishing—helping artists create professional recordings, build stronger catalogs, and develop long-term careers.
SONG DEVELOPMENT & PUBLISHING
We work with recording singer-songwriters to develop original songs, professional recordings, and long-term publishing opportunities.
Great songs don’t begin and end with a recording. They become part of a catalog that can support artist releases, publishing representation, and future opportunities.
Through development, production, release strategy, and publishing, we help artists build stronger foundations for long-term growth.
ALREADY HAVE PROFESSIONALLY RECORDED MUSIC?
Get your music in front of more people.
Not every artist needs recording or publishing. Some artists already have professionally recorded music but need help building an audience, creating momentum, and reaching new listeners.
Century Music Group offers release strategy, audience-growth planning, Meta advertising guidance, and promotional support designed to help independent artists build momentum around their music.
frequently asked questions
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No. We work with recording singer-songwriters throughout the United States and internationally. Some artists travel to Nashville for recording sessions, while others work with us remotely during portions of the development process.
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Not always. Artists with professionally recorded music may be a fit for our Release & Promotion services. However, most development and publishing relationships begin with new music created through the CMG process.
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We primarily work with recording singer-songwriters in Country, Americana, Folk, and other roots-oriented genres.
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Yes. Artists retain 100% ownership of their sound recordings (masters).
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Artist development is a collaborative process that may include song development, production planning, recording, release strategy, publishing opportunities, and long-term career guidance.
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Yes. CMG provides producer-led Nashville music production, including recording, mixing, mastering, and song development for select projects.
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No. We cannot guarantee outcomes. Our role is to help artists create stronger songs, professional recordings, and better opportunities through development, release strategy, and publishing representation.
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Every project is different. Most development and production projects begin with a conversation about your goals, songs, timeline, and budget.
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Share links to 1–3 original songs featuring your own lead vocal. We do not accept AI-generated songs, lyric-only submissions, or submissions without a performing artist attached.
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Submit your music through the form below. If there appears to be a strong fit, we’ll reach out to discuss next steps.
WORK DIRECTLY WITH PRODUCER ART WARD
With over 30 years of experience in recording, artist development, publishing, radio, and label-side roles, Art Ward is the founder and President of Century Music Group, a Nashville-based music publishing and artist development company established in 1999.
Art works directly with recording singer-songwriters to develop original songs, professional recordings, and long-term music careers through Nashville production, artist development, release strategy, and publishing.
Collaborating with top Nashville musicians, engineers, and studios, Art provides the creative direction and strategic guidance behind each project.
“My goal is simple — to help serious artists build music careers around strong songs, professional releases, and long-term momentum.”
— Art Ward
submit Your Music
Submit 1–3 original songs featuring your lead vocal as examples of your style and artistic direction.
We work with recording singer-songwriters across Country, Americana, Folk, and roots-oriented music who are serious about building original music careers.
CMG is not currently accepting Hip-Hop, Rap, EDM, or beat-production submissions.
AI-generated songs, vocals, or lyric-only submissions are not accepted.
Projects may include music production, artist development, release strategy, and music publishing designed to help artists build professional releases and long-term momentum.
Artists retain 100% ownership of their sound recordings (masters).
If there appears to be a strong fit, we’ll reach out to discuss next steps.
You’ll receive a confirmation email after submitting.