ERNEST Inks Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell Music Nashville

Singer-songwriter ERNEST has inked a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music Nashville.

ERNEST is known for writing songs including his breakthrough single “Flower Shops,” featuring fellow Warner Chappell writer Morgan Wallen, as well as the hit “I Had Some Help,” performed by Post Malone and featuring Wallen. ERNEST is also gearing up to release his third full-length project, Deep Blue, which is set for release this year.

This year, ERNEST will also be honored during the CMA Triple Play Awards in April for his work on “Guy for That” (Post Malone feat. Luke Combs) and Morgan Wallen’s “Just in Case” and “I Got Better.” A prolific writer, ERNEST is also known for his work on songs including Ella Langley’s “Lovin’ Life Again,” Jelly Roll’s “Son of a Sinner,” Wallen’s “You Proof” and “I’m The Problem,” and Kane Brown’s “One Mississippi.”

Austen Adams, president of WCM Nashville, said in a statement, “Ern is an innovative songwriter and artist who consistently defies genre boundaries to find the heart of a great song. Having worked with him for some time, I can truly say he is a generational talent with an undeniable work ethic. Our entire Warner Chappell team is honored to be his long-term partner in this next chapter of his career.”

“This next chapter with Warner Chappell feels like an extension and expansion of the family,” ERNEST said in a statement. “I always loved working with Austen Adams while he was at Big Loud, and have loved getting to know the team here. Looking forward to everything that’s ahead.”

ERNEST was previously with Big Loud for publishing.