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Lynn Gann

CEO
Rough Trade Publishing

Lynn Gann is a Nashville native, born in the shadow of Music Row. From 2003-2012, Gann held the position of Vice President/Partner at Full Circle Music Publishing.

Best known Full Circle hits include seven country #1 singles: “When I Get Where I’m Going”, "Anything Like Me' & "Old Alabama" (Brad Paisley), "Fly Over States" (Jason Aldean), “Homewrecker” (Gretchen Wilson), "Boys Of Fall" (Kenny Chesney) and "Ladies Love Country Boys" (Trace Adkins).

The 28-year Nashville publishing veteran, began his career at Tom Collins Music, and later churned out hits at MCA Music Publishing and Zomba Enterprises.

Gann is the Nashville Rep for NYC-based Bank Robber Music/House of Hassle, whose roster includes over 250 acts including Mac McCaughon (Superchunk), Telekinesis, Grizzly Bear, Death Cab for Cutie, Hayley Taylor & Sondre Lerche. HoH acts based in Nashville, working closely with Gann include Kate Tucker and The Delta Saints.
Additionally, Gann represents Florence, Alabama-based Noiseblock Music Group, whose principle is Gary Baker. Gann & Baker teamed up at Zomba for hits on Alabama, Lonestar, Reba, and over 15 million records sold on the Backstreet Boys.

In the Music City, clients include Forward Music (artist/writer Ward Davis), and A Million Midnights Music (writers Dan Truman & Troy Johnson).

Currently, LGME! affiliated writers have recordings on Montgomery Gentry (featuring Blackstone Cherry), Kevin Costner & Modern West, and in Canada, 3 current radio singles, including the new Aaron Pritchett single "Dirt Road In'em", as well as singles on Cole Malone & Kendra Kay. Other Canadian country cuts are on The Lovelocks and David James.

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