Payton Sullivan Inks With Sony Music Publishing Nashville

Payton Sullivan has signed with Sony Music Publishing Nashville. Born in Florida and raised near…

Pictured (Back Row, L-R): Kenley Flynn (SMP), Tom Luteran (SMP), Dale Bobo (SMP) and Synnovea Halsel (SMP). (Front Row, L-R): Payton Sullivan and Rusty Gaston (SMP). Photo: Savannah Spencer

Payton Sullivan has signed with Sony Music Publishing Nashville.

Born in Florida and raised near Nashville, Sullivan has shared stages with Eli Young Band, Midland, Chase Matthew and Redferrin. Her recent releases include “F150” and the Kristian Bush-produced “Blondie,” which secured a spot on Spotify’s All New Country playlist. She is currently on the road with Sugarland as direct support on the “ 2026 Ride or Die Tour .”

"With southern roots running as deep as her island breezes, Payton brings a high-octane energy to the genre that is entirely her own,” says Sony Music Publishing Nashville Vice President, Creative A&R Tom Luteran and Manager, Creative A&R, Synnovea Halsel . “Her electrifying debut release captures that signature larger-than-life spirit. We are excited to have her on the Sony Music Publishing team."

“Any team that’ll wear bikini top T-shirts for you is a ride-or-die team! I've been writing songs since I was five, and dreaming of this life in my bedroom, so joining Rusty [Gaston] , Tom, and everyone at Sony Music Publishing means the world,” adds Sullivan. “None of this would be possible without the songs, and I can’t wait to write the next chapter with them.”