OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder has signed a groundbreaking global publishing deal with Runner Music, the company he co-founded. This rare move marks one of the few instances where a songwriter of his stature has signed with their own publishing company.

"Signing to Runner feels like the culmination of a dream I've had for years," says Tedder, who started his music industry career at 19 working for a Nashville publishing company. He praised the team led by Amanda Hill and Andrew Sparkler, highlighting their shared vision and passion for music.

Recent Achievements:

• Chart-topping collaborations with Tate McRae ("Greedy," "Exes," "It's Ok, I'm Ok," "Sports Car")
• Grammy-winning work on Beyoncé-Miley Cyrus' "II Most Wanted"
• Hit collaboration with David Guetta on "I Don't Wanna Wait"
• Theme song "Run It" for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 with Guetta and Jelly Roll

Runner Music's Recent Success:

• Bad Bunny's "DtMF" reaching No. 2 on Billboard Hot 100
• Tate McRae's global hit "Sports Car" co-written by Grant Boutin
• Notable signings including Del Water Gap and Ben Johnson
• Alex O'Shaughnessy joining as an upcoming female producer and songwriter

Amanda Hill, Co-Chief Creative Officer, expressed pride in Runner's accomplishments, while CEO Andrew Sparkler emphasized the company's exceptional momentum and commitment to nurturing both emerging and established songwriters.

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