Nashville, TN • EST. 1999
HELPING SINGER-SONGWRITERS MOVE FORWARD
Music Production • Artist Development • Publishing
Why Century Music Group
Founded in Nashville in 1999, Century Music Group was built on the belief that great recordings are only part of the story.
We work with artists who want more than a finished record. Our focus is helping singer-songwriters create commercially competitive recordings, develop their direction, and create opportunities for long-term growth.
We value long-term relationships, collaboration, and building meaningful careers over time.
Who We Work With
We are typically a good fit for artists who:
✓ Write and perform their own original music
✓ Are committed to improving their craft
✓ Are ready to invest in their music and artistic growth
✓ Value long-term relationships and collaboration
✓ Want to build something meaningful with their music
Genres We Commonly Work With:
Country • Americana • Folk • Acoustic Pop • Roots Rock
ART WARD
Art Ward began his career in Nashville in the mid-1990s and founded Century Music Group in 1999. For more than three decades, he has worked with recording artists worldwide, guiding projects through every stage of development.
Today, Art leads Century Music Group’s artist development process, overseeing song development, music production, publishing, and release planning while assembling experienced Nashville musicians, engineers, creative professionals, and industry partners to support each artist’s goals.
Century Music Group projects are built with Nashville professionals whose recording credits include Paul McCartney, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Lady Gaga.
Working together as a collaborative team, Century Music Group helps recording singer-songwriters develop original music, create professional recordings, and build catalogs that support artist releases and publishing opportunities.
Great recordings can open doors.
What artists do after those
doors open often matters even more.— Art Ward
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
Hear a selection of recordings developed through Century Music Group.
Produced by Art Ward for Century Music Group.
Recorded and mixed by Justin Cortelyou in Nashville, Tennessee at studios including Sound Kitchen, Sound Stage, Soultrain Sound, and Ronnie’s Place.
FEATURED VIDEOS
Studio sessions, artist performances, and official music videos.
What Artists Are Saying
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“The recordings exceeded my expectations, but what impressed me most was having a team that stayed involved after the music was finished.”
— Sarah M., Nashville, TN
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“For the first time, I felt like my songs, recordings, and long-term goals were all being considered together.”
— Jason R., Dallas, TX
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“Century Music Group wasn’t just interested in making records—they were interested in helping me build a career.”
— Michael T., Charlotte, NC
frequently asked questions
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No. Century Music Group works with singer-songwriters throughout the United States, Canada, and around the world. While our productions are recorded in Nashville, artists are welcome regardless of location.
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We primarily work with singer-songwriters who perform their own original music and are interested in creating commercially competitive recordings, developing their careers, and building long-term relationships
We are generally not a fit for lyric-only writers or songwriters who do not perform their own material.
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No. We often review simple demos, work tapes, and home recordings. We focus on the strength of the songs, the artist, and the overall potential of the project rather than the quality of the initial recording.
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No. Century Music Group is a music production, artist development, and publishing company.
While we help artists create commercially competitive recordings in Nashville, our relationships are designed to continue beyond the recording process through artist development and publishing opportunities.
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There is no cost to submit your music for review. If we believe there’s a strong mutual fit, we’ll discuss what working together would look like, including the investment required for your project. Every project is different, so costs are discussed only after we’ve reviewed your music.
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If we believe there may be a potential fit, a member of our team will contact you to schedule a conversation. We’ll discuss your music, your goals, and whether our approach aligns with what you’re looking to accomplish.
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Yes. Artists retain ownership of their master recordings and the revenue generated from those recordings.
Apply For Consideration
If you’re a performing singer-songwriter with great songs, a commitment to growth, and an interest in building something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll receive a confirmation email after submitting.
Every submission is reviewed individually, and we’ll reach out if there may be a fit.