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Nashville, TN • EST. 1999

Nashville Artist Development & MUSIC Publishing

We develop and represent original songs for artist releases and publishing opportunities.

Submit Your Music
Submit Your Music

SONG DEVELOPMENT IN NASHVILLE

Original songs developed for publishing and artist releases through professional Nashville sessions.

ARTIST DEVELOPMENT & PUBLISHING

Nashville studio session with recording singer-songwriters and musicians developing a song with a professional team

Most artists don’t need another recording — they need direction.

We work with recording singer-songwriters to develop original songs for artist releases and publishing opportunities through a professional Nashville process.

We stay involved as the music moves forward — representing the songs for publishing and long-term growth.

With a focused roster, CMG works closely with artists to develop songs at a professional Nashville standard.

Century Music Group is a Nashville-based artist development and music publishing company founded in 1999 by Art Ward, working with recording singer-songwriters to develop original songs for artist releases and publishing opportunities.

Real songs developed through our Nashville process.

Country, Americana, Folk, and related styles.

SONGS DEVELOPED IN NASHVILLE

frequently asked questions

  • We work with recording singer-songwriters developing original material for artist releases and publishing opportunities.

  • Submit 1–3 original songs featuring your lead vocal. These can be existing or released songs that represent your style.

  • Submissions can include released songs, but we develop new, unreleased material through our Nashville process.

  • Yes. Artists retain 100% ownership of their sound recordings.

  • Yes. Artists are present in Nashville for recording sessions.

  • Projects are developed on a per-song basis through a professional Nashville production framework, typically beginning with an initial group of songs.

  • We review submissions privately and follow up where there is a strong creative and professional fit.

submit Your Music

Submit 1–3 original songs featuring your lead vocal for a private review.

Submissions can include existing or released songs that represent your style.

We work with recording singer-songwriters developing new, unreleased material for artist releases and publishing opportunities.

Submissions are reviewed privately. We follow up when there’s a strong fit and alignment.

You’ll receive a confirmation email after submitting.