Songwriter John Ryan has signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with Big Deal Music & BMG Chrysalis US under their joint venture.
John Ryan has co-written multiple One Direction hit songs including “Best Song Ever” (Hot 100 #2, over one million singles sold in the US alone) and “Story of My Life.” Additionally, he has co-written cuts by Cody Simpson, JLS, Fifth Harmony, Avicii and Olly Murs, among many others.
“I am thrilled to be working with Big Deal and BMG Chrysalis. Kenny MacPherson and Casey Robison were among the first people in the business to hear my songs and show interest in what I do,” remarked Ryan. “I couldn’t be happier to be working with them and Zach Katz.”
Kenny MacPherson, President, Big Deal Music commented: “We are really excited to be working with a true talent like John Ryan and continuing to build upon our longstanding relationship with the Bunetta family.”
Laurent Hubert, President Creative & Marketing at BMG Chrysalis US, added: “It is a privilege to be associated with an extraordinary talent such as John Ryan. He has the drive and gift for hit songmaking and we are honored to be working with him at BMG/Big Deal as he continues the next phase of his long-term career.”
