Moraine Music Group is one of Nashville's leading independent publishers, with a reputation for unique songs that result in career-making hit singles. Some of those hits include Millionaire by Chris Stapleton, The Chicks first #1 single “There’s Your Trouble”, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s “Blue On Black” (#1 for 17 weeks). Moraine's songs have appeared on numerous multi-million selling albums spanning various genres of music. Moraine has received over 50 music publishing awards, including 1998 SESAC Publisher of the Year and numerous Canadian Country Music Association Awards for Song, Single, Video and Album of the Year. Moraine’s songs and artists have been included in feature films, television shows, and advertisements including Gareth Dunlop and SHEL's "Hold On" in The Best of Me, SHEL's "I Was Born A Dreamer" in a Toys R Us Christmas advertisement, and Gareth Dunlop's "Devil Like You" in Lucifer.
The company's songs are featured on releases by Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson, Trisha Yearwood, Wynonna, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, Jonny Lang, T.I., Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joe Robinson, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Solomon Burke, Tanya Tucker, Shelby Lynne, Alan Jackson, Lee Ann Womack, Garth Brooks, Gary Allan, Pat Green, Sister Hazel, Blackhawk, Lee Roy Parnell, Kenny Rogers and many others.
Notable writers
- Brent Maher
- Gareth Dunlop
- Kim Richey
- SHEL
- Michael Logen
- Steven McKellar
- Shannon LaBrie
- Kevin Welch
- Kieran Kane
- Mark Selby
- Tia Sillers
- Billy Montana
- Johnny Reid
- Steve Mandile
- Craig Bickhardt
- Jack Sundrud of Poco
Selected charting singles
Notable Singles
| Song | Artist | Peak Chart Position | Song Facts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millionaire | Chris Stapleton | #2 | 3× Platinum Single | |
| Blue On Black | Five Finger Death Punch featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Brantley Gilbert, and Brian May | #1 | 5× Weeks Mainstream Rock #1 | |
| More Than a Memory | Garth Brooks | #1 | Highest Chart Debut of All Time | |
| Why Not Me | The Judds | #1 | ACM Song of the Year | |
| Girls' Night Out | The Judds | #1 | ||
| Turn It Loose | The Judds | #1 | ||
| I Know Where I’m Going | The Judds | #1 | ||
| Rockin' with the Rhythm of the Rain | The Judds | #1 | ||
| Lesson In Leavin’ | Jo Dee Messina | #1 | ||
| There's Your Trouble | Dixie Chicks | #1 | ||
| Bring On the Rain | Jo Dee Messina with Tim McGraw | #1 | ||
| Suds in the Bucket | Sara Evans | #1 | Most Performed Song of the Year | |
| Blue On Black | Kenny Wayne Shepherd | #1 | 17 Weeks At #1 | |
| Lesson In Leavin’ | Dottie West | #1 |
References
- Moraine Records Launches August 12, 2004 Billboard.com
- Keni Thomas Waves 'Flag' January 19, 2005 Billboard.com
