Sony Music Publishing Nashville has signed rising songwriter and artist Payton Sullivan to a worldwide publishing deal.
Born in Florida and raised near Nashville, the country artist is now based in Hawaii.
Sullivan’s latest releases include F150 and the Kristian Bush-produced Blondie, which secured a placement on Spotify’s All New Country playlist.
Payton Sullivan said: “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, Tom, and everyone at Sony Music Publishing means the world. None of this would be possible without the songs, and I can’t wait to write the next chapter with them.”
Payton brings a high-octane energy to the genre that is entirely her own
Tom Luteran & Synnovea Halsel
In a joint statement, Sony Music Publishing Nashville vice president, creative A&R Tom Luteran and manager, creative A&R, Synnovea Halsel, said: "With southern roots running as deep as her island breezes, Payton brings a high-octane energy to the genre that is entirely her own. Her electrifying debut release captures that signature larger-than-life spirit. We are excited to have her on the Sony Music Publishing team."
Payton Sullivan is the support for Grammy-winning duo Sugarland’s 2026 Ride Or Die Tour across 21 US dates this autumn.
PHOTO: Back row (L-R) Kenley Flynn (SMP), Tom Luteran (SMP), Dale Bobo (SMP), Synnovea Halsel (SMP) Front row (L-R) Payton Sullivan, Rusty Gaston (SMP) (credit: Savannah Spencer)
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