From ‘American Idol to ‘The Walking Dead’: Lee DeWyze Lands Publishing Deal with SONGS (EXCLUSIVE) – Variety

Singer-songwriter Lee DeWyze , who won the ninth season of American Idol, has joined the roster at SONGS, the publishing company thats home to The Weeknd, Diplo, Lorde, and DJ Mustard. DeWyze, who is now a free agent after stints with Vanguard and Shanachie Records, has seen success in synchs ever since hiscomposition, Blackbird Song, was selected for a key scene in The Walking Dead. Since then, hes seen more than 30 placements in television shows and commercials.

Its been an exciting time over the past year, the 31-year old Illinois native tells Variety. The deal with SONGS is a great next step for me in my career. I was always a songwriter, and it really came to the forefront when I went over to Vanguard and was able to make, what I consider, the first record that was through-and-through all me.

That album, Frames, included the song Dont Be Afraid, which landed in a Blue Cross/Blue Shield commercial campaign. Placements on the NHL, ABCs The Fosters and CBS Elementary followed.

Carianne Marshall, partner and head of Creative Licensing at Songs, was impressed with the breadth of DeWyzes unreleased material, which he along with manager Brett Radin presented. Says Amanda Tufeld, SONGS director of creative services:While signings such as The Weeknd and Lorde put us on the map, SONGS number one priority remains our dedication to our writers big and small and in all stages of their career. Lee is an extraordinarily talented songwriter and will prove to be a great addition to the SONGS family.

Songwriting is really at the core of what they do, as it is at the core of who I am, adds DeWyze. I felt like SONGS was the place I belonged.

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From 'American Idol to 'The Walking Dead': Lee DeWyze Lands Publishing Deal with SONGS (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety

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