Nashville, TN • EST. 1999
Nashville Music Production & Artist Development
Professional music production, artist development, and selective publishing support for independent singer-songwriters.
CREATE. DEVELOP. RELEASE. PUBLISH.
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Music Production
Professional Nashville music production for independent singer-songwriters and recording artists.
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Artist Development
Artist development, creative direction, and project planning for independent musicians.
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Release & Promotion
Release strategy, promotion planning, and audience growth for original music.
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Publishing Support
Publishing support and selective representation for original songs and artists.
FEATURED WORK
Listen to music created through Century Music Group’s Nashville music production and artist development process.
Produced by Art Ward for Century Music Group.
Recorded and mixed by Justin Cortelyou at Soultrain Sound, Sound Stage, Sound Kitchen, and Ronnie’s Place in Nashville, Tennessee.
What Artists Say
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“Working with Century Music Group gave me direction and clarity. I finally had a path forward for my music.”
— Sarah M., Nashville, TN
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“The process helped me think differently about my songs, my recordings, and my future as an artist.”
— Jason R., Dallas, TX
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“Everything felt focused, professional, and intentional. I knew exactly what we were working toward.”
— Michael T., Charlotte, NC
THE CMG APPROACH
Century Music Group was founded in Nashville in 1999 with a simple belief:
Great careers are built around great songs, strong recordings, and clear direction.
Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, we work selectively with singer-songwriters and recording artists to identify opportunities, develop material, create professional recordings, plan releases, and support long-term growth.
Our approach combines music production, artist development, release strategy, and selective publishing support into a process designed to help artists make better decisions and build sustainable momentum.
Every artist’s path is different. The goal is not to follow a formula.
The goal is to help each artist create the strongest possible foundation for their music and career.
frequently asked questions
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Century Music Group works primarily with independent singer-songwriters creating original music. Most artists we work with are actively writing, performing, and preparing to release music.
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No. Century Music Group works with singer-songwriters across the United States, Canada, and around the world. Recording sessions take place in Nashville, while much of the development and planning process can be handled remotely.
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Most artists begin by submitting original music for review. If we believe there may be a strong fit between your goals and the services CMG provides, we’ll schedule a conversation to discuss your music, objectives, and potential next steps.
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Every submission is reviewed individually. If we believe there may be a good fit between your goals and the services CMG provides, we’ll reach out to continue the conversation.
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No. Many artists begin with a single song, while others choose to develop an EP or larger project. The right approach depends on your goals, material, and stage of development.
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CMG primarily works with recording singer-songwriters in Country, Americana, Folk, Acoustic Pop, Roots Rock, and related styles centered around original songs and artist releases.
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Yes. Artists retain 100% ownership of their sound recordings (masters).
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For select songs and artists, publishing representation may become part of an ongoing production and development relationship. Publishing is not required to work with CMG.
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Some artists come to CMG with completed recordings and are looking for help with release strategy, audience growth, and promotional planning. Depending on the project, Release & Promotion services may be available separately from music production.
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Every project is different. Production, development, and release support are tailored to the artist, songs, and goals involved. Project recommendations and pricing are discussed after the music review process.
submit Your Music
Submit 1–3 original songs featuring your lead vocal as examples of your style and artistic direction.
We work with recording singer-songwriters across Country, Americana, Folk, Acoustic Pop, Roots Rock, and related styles centered around original music and artist releases.
CMG is not currently accepting Hip-Hop, Rap, EDM, or beat-production submissions.
AI-generated songs, vocals, or lyric-only submissions are not accepted.
Projects may include music production, artist development, release support, and, for select artists, publishing representation.
Artists retain 100% ownership of their sound recordings (masters).
If there appears to be a strong fit, we’ll reach out to discuss your music, goals, and potential next steps.
You’ll receive a confirmation email after submitting.