Sony Music Publishing signs global deal with By Design
Sony Music Publishing has entered into a worldwide administration agreement with By Design, a Nashville company specializing in faith-based music content. The partnership grants Sony global rights to manage the catalog and roster of By Design while both parties will pursue collaborative signings to nurture emerging songwriters within the Christian music sector.
By Design launched this year through the efforts of Josh Bailey, Josh Thompson, Rod Riley and Jeremy Holley. The organization operates through three divisions including a primary label for artist development, Archetype Music for catalog acquisitions, and Blueprint as a nonprofit focused on supporting faith-driven creators. The current artist lineup features Frankie Ballard, Zoe Levert, Alex Jude and the duo Barlow.
The agreement arrives as contemporary Christian music experiences significant expansion, with streaming data showing substantial growth that positions the genre among the fastest-rising categories. Sony Music Publishing Nashville recently completed a similar global administration deal with Sea Gayle Music and Domain Capital Group.
