Matt Alderman Inks Anthem Entertainment IP and Publishing Deals

Let the music IP sales continue: Anthem Entertainment has purchased “a catalog of songs” from country songwriter and producer Matt Alderman.

Toronto-headquartered Anthem reached out with word of its latest play, having taken a stake in Puerto Rican rapper Darell's body of work earlier this month. On top of the core IP purchase – the financial and ownership specifics of which haven't been publicly revealed – the newest of the pacts has also seen Anthem sign Nashville-based Alderman to a publishing deal.

Although the concise announcement message at hand doesn't dive into the precise scope of the mentioned “catalog of songs,” it does emphasize that the agreement encompasses interests in Dylan Scott's “Nobody” and “Can't Have Mine (Find You a Girl ),” both of which credit Alderman as a producer and songwriter.

Part of the investment as well is Mitchell Tenpenny's “Truth About You” (which Alderman wrote). Meanwhile, Alderman has also penned and/or produced works recorded by Jake Owen, Nate Smith, Meghan Patrick, and a number of others. (Apple Music has compiled many of these releases in a handy “The Songwriters” playlist dedicated to Alderman's professional efforts.)

Addressing his company's deal with Matt Alderman, Anthem Publishing VP of creative Noah Dewey touted the songwriter's career feats.

“I've been a fan of Matt Alderman's for years and I'm thrilled to finally get the opportunity to work with him,” communicated the former BMG exec Dewey. “He's an accomplished songwriter with immense natural musical talent, accompanied by a drive to win. Matt will be an amazing addition to our roster here at Anthem.”

And in his own comments, Alderman thanked Dewey for helping make the partnership come to fruition.

“I'm really excited to start this new journey with Anthem,” indicated Alderman, “and I want to thank Noah Dewey for making it happen. I'm looking forward to seeing where this collaboration takes us and to creating some great music with the team.”

All told, the past month or so has delivered several high-profile catalog deals (as well as developments that will seemingly set the stage for further IP investments in the new year).

Compiled in DMN Pro's Music IP Acquisition Trackerthose purchases include but aren't limited to Reservoir Media's “partial catalog” agreement with kd lang, a HarbourView-George Benson transactionSony Music's multifaceted partnership with Amr Diaband Concord's $217.3 million Daddy Yankee IP play.