Cherry Lane Signs Pop Songstress Katt Rockell

NEW YORK, NY, JULY 13 2010 - Cherry Lane Music Publishing (part of BMG) has signed a worldwide co-publishing deal with pop songstress Katt Rockell. Katt is one of the fastest rising writing talents on the pop scene today, having co-written with Alex Da Kid (B.O.B feat Hayley Williams), Cutfather (Kylie Minogue, Pussycat Dolls, Jordin Sparks, JLS) and many more. Rockell’s talent quickly caught the attention of Cherry Lane Music, and led to her signing.

Cherry Lane Signs Blues Legend Johnny Winter

NEW YORK, NY, JULY 13, 2010 - Cherry Lane Music Publishing (part of BMG), home to writer/artists including will I am, John Legend, Warren Haynes, and the catalogs of Elvis Presley, John Denver and T-Bone-Walker, has signed a multi-year worldwide administration deal with legendary Texas bluesman Johnny Winter. The deal covers songs written or co-written by Winter, including “Dallas,” “Guess I’ll Go Away,” “Hustled Down in Texas,” and “Mean Town Blues.”

A Marvelous App for “The Marvelous Toy”

"The Marvelous Toy," the classic children's classic song written fifty years ago by folk legend Tom Paxton, and one of the first songs published by legendary indie Cherry Lane Music Publishing (part of BMG) is now available as a digital children’s book mobile app for the iPhone and iPad. Created by MobiStories, the app cleverly combines the music and lyrics of Paxton’s classic song with Steve Cox’s stunning illustrations from the hardcover book released by Imagine Publishing.

New Signings for LAVA and Cherry Lane

NEW YORK, NY, JUNE 14 2010 - Cherry Lane Music Publishing (part of BMG) has signed worldwide multi-year publishing deals with the widely acclaimed funkadelic gospel songstress Alysha Brillinger and Throwing Gravity frontman Nick Newhouse. They join the growing roster of the joint venture publishing agreement, Lava Publishing, between Cherry Lane and renowned music executive Jason Flom. Previous signings include rock band Pop Evil and UK singer/songwriter Joe Brooks.

Cherry Lane Goes Indie Down Under with Mushroom Publishing

NEW YORK, NY, MARCH 15, 2010: Cherry Lane Music Publishing has signed on legendary Australian indie Mushroom Music Publishing as their sub publisher in Australia and New Zealand. Under the terms of the deal, Mushroom will represent Cherry Lane's entire catalog, which includes current chart toppers Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, and David Cook and the catalogs of Elvis Presley, John Denver, Quincy Jones, DreamWorks Pictures, E! Entertainment, The Weinstein Company, and Lionsgate amongst others.

Cherry Lane Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Kicks off with Star Studded Event in May

NEW YORK, NY, March 8, 2010- Cherry Lane celebrates its 50th anniversary with a party, May 19, at trend-setting Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The event will include performances by many of the company’s current roster, which includes the Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Warren Haynes, Quincy Jones, Delta Spirit, David Cook, Jordin Sparks, as well as the first-signed writer to Cherry Lane, folk legend Tom Paxton. Special celebrity guests will appear for stop and repeat.

Cherry Lane Signs Deal With Lionsgate Music

SANTA MONICA, CA, VANCOUVER, BC, and NEW YORK, NEW YORK, November 19, 2009 - Lionsgate Music Publishing LLC, the music publishing arm of Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), the leading next generation studio, and Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc, a leading independent music publishing company, have entered into a multi-year administration agreement for the US and Canada, it was announced today by Lionsgate Music President Jay Faires and Cherry Lane CEO Peter Primont.

Cherry Lane Ignites Sparks

NEW YORK, NY, November 9, 2009 – Cherry Lane Music Publishing, home to writer/artists including will.i.am, John Legend, and David Cook, as well as the Elvis Presley and Quincy Jones catalogs, has signed a multi-year publishing agreement with Grammy nominated artist Jordin Sparks. Cherry Lane will administer Sparks' publishing worldwide for her self-titled debut album and the current Battlefield as well as future endeavors during the term.

Cherry Picked Picks INgrooves

SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK, September 21, 2009- Cherry Picked Records, the record division of Cherry Lane Music Group, has aligned with Digital Distributor INgrooves, a leading provider of digital distribution, marketing and promotion services to the independent music community. The pact will have INgrooves providing digital distribution services, including downloading, streaming, ringtones, and video distribution for Cherry Picked owned and administered masters.

LAVA Artist Joe Brooks signs with Cherry Lane and Jason Flom joint venture LAVA Music Publishing

New York, New York: Sept. 15, 2009: LAVA Music Publishing Co. Inc., the joint venture between Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company and Jason Flom, has signed British phenomenon Joe Brooks to a publishing deal covering North and South America. The deal unites both records and publishing under the LAVA banner and will provide for turn key licensing and promotion of Joe's music.

Mary Travers passes away at 72

Mary Travers, whose ringing, earnest vocals helped secure the international success of 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul, and Mary, passed away September 16 at the age of 72. Cherry Lane founder Milt Okun, who coached the trio from their inception in 1961, arranged and produced their recordings, and was pivotal in their landmark and Grammy winning covers of John Denver’s “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” and “Puff the Magic Dragon” written by Peter Yarrow and Lenny Lipton.

Cherry Lane Music and Summit Entertainment Sign Music Publishing Agreement

New York, NY, August 25, 2009: Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co., Inc. has signed a multi-year music administration agreement with Summit Entertainment. The deal includes all territories of the world excluding the U.S. and Canada. Summit Entertainment is a worldwide theatrical motion picture development, financing, production and distribution studio. Feature films include the blockbuster Twilight, the first in the series of the thriller romance and the upcoming The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

Cherry Lane Music Publishing Adds 200 Song Library From TV and Touring Hit "Raggs"

New York, NY, July 7, 2009: Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co., Inc. has announced a long-term publishing agreement with Raggs LLC. “Raggs” is a musical preschool series starring five color canine characters that also perform as The Raggs Band, who use music to encourage children to become actively involved in learning. The series airs on public television stations in the US and 60 countries internationally including Australia, Singapore, Ireland, Bulgaria, Israel and India.

Cherry Lane and Superstar John Legend Form New Publishing Joint Venture

New York, NY, June 26, 2009: Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co. Inc., has extended their publishing deal with Grammy winning, multi-platinum recording artist John Legend. The deal will cover all songs in Legend’s current catalog as well as future works. Legend’s most recent album, “Evolver,” features the hit single “Green Light.” He has written with artists such as Kanye West, Will.i.am, Fergie, Estelle and Common.

American Idol Winner David Cook Calls Cherry Lane Home

New York, NY, June 18, 2009: Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co. Inc., whose roster includes the Black Eyed Peas, John Legend and Wolfmother, has signed a worldwide, long term publishing agreement with 2008 American Idol Winner and songwriter David Cook. Cherry Lane will be administering Cook’s current catalog and holding co-publishing rights in any new writing opportunities that are set up through Cherry Lane.

Rising Grunge Rock Band Pop Evil Signs With Cherry Lane

New York, New York: June 1, 2009: Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co. Inc., home to The Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Wolfmother and Delta Spirit has signed rising grunge-rock band Pop Evil of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Recently Cherry Lane signed a joint venture publishing deal with renowned music executive Jason Flom and Pop Evil is the first signing through that deal.

Cherry Lane Announces Administration Agreement with DreamWorks Theatricals for Shrek The Musical

New York, NY, May 19, 2009: Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc. who represents Broadway writers including Maury Yeston, Leslie Bricusse and Jason Howland, has announced a multi-year, worldwide administration agreement for the score from Shrek The Musical, the first theatrical production from DreamWorks Theatricals.

Cherry Lane Music and Jason Flom Unite to Form Lava Music Publishing LLC

Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co. Inc., whose roster includes The Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Delta Spirit and Wolfmother, has announced a joint venture publishing agreement with renowned music executive Jason Flom.

Cherry Lane Signs Apl.de.Ap of The Black Eyed Peas

New York, NY, April 28, 2009: Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc. has signed Allan Pineda Lindo to a long-term, worldwide publishing agreement. Well known as Apl.de.Ap, Allan is a hip hop musician, record producer, and founding member of the Grammy Award winning group, The Black Eyed Peas.

Cherry Lane Signs Pop Sensation Days Difference Lead Writer, Jeremy Smith

New York, NY, March 31, 2009: Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co. Inc., whose roster includes the Black Eyed Peas, John Legend and Wolfmother, has signed a worldwide, long term publishing agreement with Jeremy Smith of pop band Days Difference. Smith is the lead singer, piano player and writer of the piano-driven quartet from Virginia Beach, VA signed to Universal Motown Records.