For Immediate Release

December 21, 2007



Music Central Publishing Signs

Lyman Ellerman 

L to R:  Bud Reneau, Mike Kinnamon, Steve Goetzman, & seated..., Lyman Ellerman


NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Songwriter Lyman Ellerman has signed a multi-year publishing deal with Music Central Publishing, LLC.

Hailing from Illinois, Ellerman gained an extensive fan following across the country as the lead singer of Ragged Jack. Playing mostly originals in his live shows, Ellerman’s songs, ranging from traditional country to relentless southern rock grooves, resonate with an audience as diverse as his music.
Partnering with legendary writers such as Buddy Brock, Will Nance and the late George McCorkle, Ellerman has spent the last four years in Nashville honing his skill.
“We are excited to bring Lyman Ellerman on board,” said Mike Kinnamon, senior partner of Music Central Publishing. “Through the combination of his pen and his guitar, we look forward to many years of hits for this talented songwriter.”
Kinnamon met Ellerman four years ago when the songwriter first came to Nashville and was instrumental with helping Ellerman learn the ropes of the business.
“I feel honored that Music Central Publishing has placed its faith in me,” Ellerman said. “During the years I’ve spent in Nashville, I haven’t allowed myself to get too excited about things that happen with my career. This time, I told my wife, ‘We can get excited now.’ I trust Mike Kinnamon completely. He shares my desire to make music that gets back to what’s real, music that will mean something to my audience.”
Music Central Publishing, LLC, along with its sister company, Music Central Management, LLC, is a subsidiary of MuseAegis Entertainment Complx. Earlier this year, partners Kinnamon, Tom Lysaght, Bud Reneau and Steve Goetzman joined forces to create Music Central Records, LLC, a company whose mission is to create music that sets new standards in all genres with artists who are truly unique.
“Lyman is a part of our vision to set new standards,” Kinnamon said. “The music he creates is different. It stands out against what is being played on radio today, and that’s what Music Central is all about.”

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Contact:
Mike Kinnamon
Music Central Publishing LLC          (615) 256-0392

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Southern Rock IS NOT DEAD! Ragged Jack is the future! Look 4 IT
Reviewer: WQNA Radio "Big Music Show" : Ray Von
Skynyrd, Tucker, and the Allmans all have to patch together a band to put on the road to try and keep Southern Rock alive. No longer, the future is HERE! I'm an indie DJ, on an indie station. I play what I want, not what I'm told, and I CHOOSE to play this Ragged Jack CD; on the air and off. Every cut is worthy of air-play. All the members are true craftsmen with real talent, who love what they do, and work to perfect their product; be it a CD, or a live show. Catch them if you can!

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