HORIPRO Catalog

Sixteen Stars Music (BMI)  |  Dixie Stars Music (ASCAP)  |  Sage And Sand Music (SESAC)

These are the primary catalogs for works written by HORIPRO’s songwriters as well as all catalog acquisitions since 1990.   Over the past 20 years, HORIPRO has accumulated a large collection of songs by  Grammy-award winning songwriters and performers such as Debbie Hupp, Steve Cropper (Booker T and the MG’s), Robert Lee Castleman, and CMA-nominated songwriter Danny Mayo.   Platinum and gold selling artists such as John Michael Montgomery, duo Montgomery Gentry, Randy Vanwarmer, and George McCorkle (Marshall Tucker Band).   These catalogs grow daily as new songs are added by HORIPRO’s current roster of talented songwriters.

Double J Music Group

Acquired in 1999, this catalog features current hits like “Check Yes Or No” by George Strait and “Love A Little Stronger” by Diamond Rio.

Emerald Forest Entertainment

The Night Rainbow Music (ASCAP)  |  Dinger & Ollie Music (BMI)

A partnership started in 1989 with HORIPRO Entertainment Group, Inc., this company includes the significant catalogs of Sophie B. Hawkins, Marilyn Manson, R&B vocal group Brownstone.

Evergreen Music Group

Acquired in 1990, the Evergreen Music Group covers the catalogs of Nashlon (BMI) and Dejamus Music (ASCAP), which were the Nashville developed companies formerly owned by the Dick James Organization.  During the company’s glory days, such songwriters as Taylor Rhodes, Rick Giles, Max D. Barnes, Gary Harrison, Robert White Johnson, Stephen Allen Davis, and mega-producers Byron Gallimore and Paul Worley wrote songs that established this company as a leading Nashville music publisher.

Jerry Reed

Vector Music (BMI)  |  Guitar Man Music (BMI)  |  Thompson Station Music (ASCAP)  |  Belton Music (ASCAP)

Acquired in 1992, HORIPRO owns and administers these catalogs via Sixteen Stars Music (BMI) and Dixie Stars Music (ASCAP). Vector Music Corp. not only published the hit songs of three-time Grammy-winning artist and instrumentalist Jerry Reed, but also was quite successful in placing songs with other legendary artists like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, The Mamas and Papas, Chet Atkins and Tom Jones. Vector’s songs can also be heard in many of Jerry’s motion picture and television appearances like Smokey and the Bandit I and II, Gator, Bat 21, his appearances on the Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour and also the Elvis Presley ’68 Comeback Special.

KISS

Includes classic rock anthems of the legendary rock band, KISS, acquired from the various publishing designees of the KISS Co.   Please note that The KISS Catalog is administered exclusively by Universal Music Publishing

Merit Music Corporation

Acquired in 1991, a thriving full-service publishing company in its day, Merit Music Corp. signed renowned writers like Mentor Williams, Tom Jans, and Doodle Owens.

REO Speedwagon

Fate Music (ASCAP)  |  Dudes Tunes (ASCAP)  |  Slam Dunk Music (ASCAP)

Acquired in 1991, this catalog includes songs written and recorded by two of four of the members of the legendary rock group REO Speedwagon. Augmented by the purchase of the works of lead singer, Kevin Cronin (Dudes Tunes) and lead guitarist Gary Ricrath (Slam Dunk) , this catalog covers the REO Speedwagon legacy, featuring such pop favorites as “Can’t Fight This Feeling” and “Keep On Loving You”. The REO Speedwagon catalog continues to generate interest and excitement around the world.

Tickson

Tickson Music (BMI)  |  Wait And See Music (BMI)  |  Goosefeather Music (BMI)  |  Yard Dog Music (ASCAP)

Acquired in 1989, this is the legendary catalog created by the management/production team of Jim Dickson and Eddie Tickner.  These catalogs include songs written and recorded by Country-Rock pioneers The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Gosdin Brothers, and Dillard & Clark w/ Bernie Leadon (founding member of The Eagles).  These cataloes also include timeless songs from Emmylou Harris and the late Gram Parsons.