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Wide Open Music Group is proud to announce the signing of Tim Owens to an Exclusive Songwriter Agreement. Owens, the co-writer behind such #1 hits as Ticks ( Brad Paisley ) and Settlin' ( Sugarland ) joins the growing writer and creative staff of the Nashville based independent music publishing company. Wide Open also acquires Owens's Conejos Music catalog which features three songs from Brad Paisley's American Saturday Night album. Anyone that knows Tim, knows the power of his contagious energy and talent, says Derek George. His success as a co-writer with several of the biggest artists in Country Music is not a mystery. I am so happy to officially welcome my great friend to the Wide Open family! I could not be more excited about becoming a part of the growing momentum at Wide Open, says Owens. Between Derek and Keithan at Wide Open and Martha and Mike with Elevation, I am surrounded by an incredible team and look forward to much success together. Elevation Music Publishing and Wide Open Music Group have announced a new alliance between the two Nashville-based music publishing operations. Through a shared services arrangement, Elevation Creative Principals Mike Molinar and Martha Earls are joining with Wide Open's creative team to provide catalog and songwriter representation, as well as creative consultation. Elevation will also relocate to Wide Open's headquarters at 54 Music Square East, TN 37203 Nashville Ste. 390 Phone number and e-mails contacts will remain the same. Martha and I are very excited to begin Elevation's next chapter as a creative partner for Wide Open, says Molinar. We are looking forward to representing Derek George, Chuck Jones and a quality team of songwriters that are a perfect complement to Elevation's fine roster and catalog." Wide Open Music Group President, Derek George adds, We at Wide Open are extremely excited about joining forces with Mike and Martha! They are two of the very best at what they do creatively. Along with Wide Open Creative Director, Keithan Melton, we have a true triple threat, and we look forward to a bright future! 2009 American Idol 2nd runner up Danny Gokey's debut album My Best Days will include Life On Ya written by Wide Open's Chuck Jones with Jeffrey Steele and Tom Hambridge. The Album, produced by Mark Bright, is scheduled to be released March 2nd, 2010 on RCA Records Nashville. Click here to pre order your copy from iTunes! Written by Derek George & Neil Thrasher, Williams Riley's new single "Sweet September" is due to hit radio late March. You can hear the song at their