Sony Music Publishing, Sea Gayle Music, Domain Capital Group Launch Global Admin Partnership

16 October 2025 - Press release

Sony Music Publishing Nashville announced today it has entered into a global publishing administration partnership with Sea Gayle Music and Domain Capital Group. The partnership will see SMP providing its global administration services to Sea Gayle’s complete roster and catalog, encompassing songs like “You Should Probably Leave,” “It’s Five O’ Clock Somewhere,” and more.

Chris DuBois, CEO, Sea Gayle Music said, “We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Sony Music Publishing. I’ve long admired the way Rusty Gaston champions songwriters, and I know our team and catalog are in the very best hands. Together, with Pete Chiappetta and our trusted partners at Domain, we’re confident this new partnership with Sony will give our writers the support of a close-knit creative community and the global reach that their music deserves.”

Rusty Gaston, CEO, Sony Music Publishing Nashville said, “Sea Gayle has long been a cornerstone of Nashville’s songwriting community, and what Chris and his team have built is truly special. We’re proud to be partnering with Sea Gayle and Domain to champion these amazing songwriters and catalogs and ensure that they continue to lead country music forward.”

Based in Nashville, TN, Sea Gayle Music was founded in 1999 by songwriter Chris DuBois, artist/songwriter Brad Paisley, and songwriter/producer Frank Rogers. In 2020, Domain Capital Group purchased Sea Gayle’s catalog and entered into a joint venture with the publisher. A two-time winner of ASCAP’s Country Publisher of the Year, Sea Gayle is home to an impressive roster of hitmakers and represents iconic song catalogs by Brad Paisley, Chris Stapleton, Bobby Pinson, Jerrod Niemann, Lee Thomas Miller and many more.