OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder Makes History by Signing Global Deal With His Own Publishing Company, Runner Music
OneRepublic's frontman Ryan Tedder has signed a groundbreaking global publishing deal with Runner Music, the company he co-founded. This unique move represents one of the few instances where a songwriter of his caliber has signed with their own publishing company.
Ryan Tedder with two others
Tedder's recent achievements include collaborations on several chart-topping hits:
- Tate McRae's "Greedy," "Exes," "It's Ok, I'm Ok," and "Sports Car"
- Grammy-winning "II Most Wanted" with Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus
- "I Don't Wanna Wait" with David Guetta
- "Run It" with Guetta and Jelly Roll for Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Runner Music has demonstrated significant growth in 2024, with notable successes including:
- Bad Bunny's "DtMF" reaching No. 2 on Billboard Hot 100
- Tate McRae's "Sports Car" and seven other tracks on her album
- Recent signings of Del Water Gap, Ben Johnson, and Alex O'Shaughnessy
"Signing to Runner feels like the culmination of a dream I've had for years," said Tedder, expressing enthusiasm about working with Amanda Hill, Andrew Sparkler, and their team of "music-obsessed operators."
Amanda Hill, Co-Chief Creative Officer of Runner, emphasized the significance of Tedder joining their roster, while CEO Andrew Sparkler highlighted the company's exceptional momentum in nurturing both emerging and established songwriters.
The deal marks a significant milestone for Runner Music, establishing it as a major force in music publishing while demonstrating the company's ability to attract top-tier talent in the industry.