Cornman Music is a Nashville-based boutique publishing company. Located within music row, the company was founded in 2007 by Hall of Fame and Grammy award-winning songwriter, Brett James. For nearly 20 years, Cornman Music has worked with hit songwriters and securing major label cuts, with an emphasis on finding great talent; working alongside Warner Chappell in a joint venture.

Numerous hit songs (including 26 number ones by Brett James alone) have resulted along with various accolades during this period including ASCAP and BMI Song of the Year, AIMP Song of the Year, and Billboard Country single of the Year, among others. Previous songwriters Kip Moore, Josh Miller, and Caitlyn Smith, have paved the way for the current songwriting staff including Will Bundy, Lydia Vaughan, Drew Green, Graham Barham, and Trent Wayne — all of whom are presently enjoying success as either a songwriter or songwriter/artist.

Some recent hits include “Bar None” by Jordan Davis, “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” by Blake Shelton, “Friends Like That” by John Morgan (feat. Jason Aldean), “Oil Money” by Graham Barham and “Time’s Ticking” by Justin Moore.

Nate Lowery serves as the company’s President, while Chris Owen serves as creative director.