Symphonic Music Publishing, the publishing arm of Symphonic Distribution, was launched in 2019 with the goal of empowering and championing independent artists and songwriters by leveraging innovative technology and personal service to support creative growth and success. Located in the heart of the Nashville music community just off Music Row, we thrive off close collaboration with artists, songwriters, labels, and publishers globally, spanning multiple genres.

Our focus is on celebrating the individuality of each songwriter on our roster, while actively nurturing their unique talents to enhance and advance their artistic careers. Symphonic’s white-glove approach to music publishing and administration ensures enhanced creative services for our roster, aligning with Symphonic’s pledge to help realize each creator’s full potential by maximizing opportunities for their songs and compositions.

TEAM

Randall Foster

Randall Foster is an innovative entertainment executive and music publishing veteran. He is Chief Creative Officer and General Manager of Symphonic’s Nashville office.  With over 20 years of experience in the music industry, Randall has held various positions in music publishing, record labels, distribution, and synchronization licensing.

Prior to Symphonic, Randall was Head of Creative Sync and Licensing at Anthem Entertainment (then ole Music Publishing) where he achieved massive success in the Wrigley Extra gum ad campaign featuring the now double-platinum single, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” recorded by Haley Reinhart and produced by Foster.  Foster is proud to have published and represented the likes of RUSH, Timbaland, Jelly Roll, Lil Dicky, Jeff Trott, Tony Martin, LoCash, Chris Janson, Jordan Davis, Travis Denning, Adam Hambrick, Mother Mother and many others.

Eric Olson

Eric Olson, Creative Director, has evolved from a prolific writer/producer to a publisher, using his songwriting success to bridge connections within the writing community and explore creative opportunities across genres. His collaborations include Thomas Rhett, Nick Jonas, and many more. Notably, he co-wrote Kelly Clarkson’s “Catch My Breath,” which sold over 1.5 million downloads and hit Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. His production work includes tracks on Clarkson’s “Piece by Piece” album and “The Hamilton Mixtape.” Additionally, Eric has secured sync placements with NBC, Pizza Hut, Gillette, and others, and earned a Grammy nomination for engineering on Clarkson’s “Chemistry” album.

Melissa Barber

Melissa Barber, a 2013 graduate of Belmont University, hails from Nashville, where she currently resides with her family. With over a decade of expertise in publishing administration, Melissa spent over 8 years at ole and Anthem Entertainment before joining Symphonic in 2020. Specializing in copyright management, business affairs, and publishing administration, she now concentrates on the latter at Symphonic. Melissa’s passion for the music industry is evident in her dedicated career, making her an integral part of the dynamic Nashville music scene.