Kobalt Goes BOOM

Independent music services company Kobalt has signed a deal with BOOM, the collaborative publishing venture launched by singer-songwriter Keith Urban, writer/producer Ross Copperman and A&R pro Joe Fisher. Kobalt will now be administering and funding the company, along with providing creative support. BOOM’s current roster includes Jordan Minton, Cali Rodi and Logan Turner. In a joint statement, Urban, Copperman and Fisher said, “We’re honored to be partnering with our friends at Kobalt. They’re leaders in the industry with a dedicated focus on technology that makes them one of the best administrative companies in the world. Their creative team is extraordinary and we’re looking forward to only great things in the future.”

Richard Sanders, President of Kobalt Music said, “When artists, writers and industry professionals of this caliber come together to form their own venture, and choose to partner with Kobalt, it is truly an honor and it speaks volumes to the trust people have in the Company.” Pictured here, moments after signing the seal — seated, (l-r): Mike Milom (Milom Horsnell Crow Rose Kelley PLC) and BOOM partners Joe Fisher, Keith Urban and Ross Copperman.

Back row, (l-r): Mary Ann McCready (Flood Bumstead McCready McCarthy); Stephanie Cox (VP Creative, Kobalt); Jesse Willoughby (GM, Kobalt Nashville); Willard Ahdritz (CEO & Founder, Kobalt); Richard Sanders (President, Kobalt); Laura Alexander (Sr. Director Creative, Kobalt); Kimberly Holcombe (Sr. Manager Client Relations, Kobalt) and Brooke Yancey (former Creative Assistant, Kobalt).