Welcome to Young Guns Publishing

Young Guns Publishing is an independent music publishing company based in Nashville, Tennessee.
We're passionate about planting the flag for talented songwriters and nurturing their careers to new heights. We pitch songs, facilitate co-writes, and strategize calendars while continuing to build strong relationships to open further doors for our songwriters.

Young Guns Publishing embraces a forward-facing, community-driven outlook as we work hard every day to promote the songs that create an entire industry.

Our Writers

BEN STENNIS

MICHAEL TYLER

JOSH JENKINS

THE TEAM

The collective team behind Young Guns Publishing, led by CEO Will Hamrick and Head of Creative Laura Alexander, brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table. Will's strategic vision drives the company's success, while Laura's keen eye for talent and collaborative approach nurtures exceptional songwriters, making Young Guns Publishing a dynamic and innovative force in the music industry. Together, they create opportunities and pave the way for talented individuals to thrive in the ever-evolving world of music.

From #1 hits to deep cuts and everything in between, listen to our playlist of YGP Jams below.

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Feeling extra grateful to start the month of November with two incredible songs on the @codyjohnson Leather deluxe! 🇺🇸🙏🏻 He’s one of the absolute best in this business with a stellar team wrapped around him. Thanks to @trentwillmonmusic &a
Let’s go @tuckerwetmore 🌊🙏🏻🙈 Excited for YGP/CTM’s @michaeltylermusic to have 2 cuts on the new Tucker EP! They sound so great @chris_lacorte and shoutout to @backblocksmusic @kiyahmarie @aledgin @umgnashville @_jakegear and the enti
We are feeling extra grateful to hear this song come to life. “Jesus ‘Bout My Kids” was written with such great intentions by some of our favorite fellow parents in this town. Thank you to @lukebryan, @jodystevensmusic, Jeff Steven
New @keithurban music is finally here and we are beyond grateful to have “Dodge in a Silverado” co-written by YGP’s @benstennis & @michaeltylermusic + our good friend @thomasarcher01 !! Go give it a listen — Keith shreds
Official members of the @tanneradell fan club over here! 👋🏼 “Silverado” out TODAY 🛻 🍻 🚬 💨 🍔 Co-written by YGP’s @benstennis & @jadedmuffins + @iamworldwidefresh @digenius1 @jwhitedidit “Too Easy” is such a
YGP is truly honored to have these releases out today with some of our closest collaborators on the Fathers & Sons album by @lukecombs. Luke is an honest artist and knows exactly what he wants to say. Thankful to all the producers/engineers/mus
Congratulations to our buddy @mattstell on his new album out this weekend! Grateful to have tracks 2 & 7 on there with our boys @benstennis & @jadedmuffins 🙏🏻😎 2. “Breakin’ In Boots” (Stennis/Stell/ @natecyph / @joefoxmu
Pumped for our friend @briankelley! New music out today and YGP’s @michaeltylermusic is on tracks 4, 6 & 8 🤠🛻🦆🦌🍻🎣 4. “Trucks, Ducks, Bucks & Beer” (Michael Tyler, BK, @rianball) 6. “Barefeet or Boots” (