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One Direction songwriter signs to Big Deal/BMG
By Aly Barchi | Published on Monday 2 December 2013
Songwriter-to-One-Direction John Ryan has signed an exclusive international publishing contract with Big Deal Music and BMG’s joint venture which, as previously reported, is run by industry big-timers Kenny MacPherson, Dave Ayers, Jamie Cerreta, Michael McDonald and Pete Robinson.
Ryan, who co-wrote 1D’s ‘Best Song Ever’ (which wasn’t really as advertised, was it?) and has penned hits for JLS, Avicii and Olly Murs, says this: “I am thrilled to be working with Big Deal and BMG Chrysalis. Kenny MacPherson and Casey Robison were among the first people in the business to hear my songs and show interest in what I do”.
Laurent Hubert, Creative & Marketing President at BMG Chrysalis US, chips in: “It is a privilege to be associated with an extraordinary talent such as John Ryan. He has the drive and gift for hit songmaking and we are honoured to be working with him at BMG/Big Deal as he continues the next phase of his long-term career”.
