Katlin Owen Inks With Song Hunter Publishing & Warner Chappell Music

Artist, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Katlin Owen has signed a joint-venture…

Pictured (L-R): Song Hunter’s Charlton Combs and Brian Kelley, Katlin Owen, Warner Chappell Music Nashville's Benji Amaefule (A&R Manager) and Abigail Larsen (A&R Coordinator). Photo: Courtesy of Warner Chappell Music

Artist, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Katlin Owen has signed a joint-venture publishing deal with Brian Kelley 's Song Hunter Publishing and Warner Chappell Music.

“I’ve watched Katlin put in the work on the road and in the studio, and I’ve seen his songwriting grow every step of the way,” says Kelley. “I've always believed in supporting your tribe and giving talented people opportunities when you know they’ve earned them, and I’m fired up to keep pushing forward with Katlin through this new partnership with Warner Chappell.”

Owen originally signed with Song Hunter in 2o24, becoming the company's first outside songwriter.

“The team at Warner Chappell and I are thrilled to partner with Brian Kelley and Song Hunter to showcase the incredible talents of Katlin Owen,” adds Benji Amaefule , A&R Manager, WCM Nashville. “He’s been an integral part of so many standout songs in our community, whether in the writing room, on the road, or in the studio. After years of sharpening his craft, this partnership with Brian will give Katlin the platform to create at the highest level. We can’t wait to see what this next chapter holds!”

Owen has worked as a guitarist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter on projects by major artists including Florida Georgia Line, Jon Pardi, Riley Green and Chris Young, among others. He has also co-written several songs with Kelley, including “Teal,” “Quality Of Life,” “King Ranch,” and "My Kind Of Country.” Owen also produces, plays, and sings on Kelley’s records.

Hailing from Liberty, South Carolina, Owen brings the honesty and character of his upbringing to his music. He is also the flagship artist signed to Nashville South Records, an artist-first label founded by Kelley in 2021. Owen has continued to showcase his talent with songs including “Speed of a Tractor,” “Just a Hat,” and his latest release “So Many."