Ray Dalton brings entire publishing catalog to BMG

08 October 2024 - Press release

Multi-Diamond-selling singer and songwriter Ray Dalton has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with BMG for his entire catalog.

Dalton’s 14-track debut solo album, Thee Unknown, was released in September this year. Ahead of the album, he released ‘ALL WE GOT’, which entered the European Airplay Charts, including Top 10 positions in Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, and number 11 in Germany. 'Tears To Stay' entered the Airplay Charts in Germany, Austria and Hungary and reached Number One in Belarus. His latest single ‘Butterflies’ was released in August.

Ray Dalton said: “I am thrilled to partner up with the incredible team at BMG for my publishing and copyright needs. It’s an exciting new chapter for me, and I couldn't ask for a better team to help guide my music forward. With BMG’s global reach and expertise, I am looking forward to continuing to write songs that resonate with fans around the world, expanding into new markets, and exploring fresh, exciting collaborations with other talented artists. Together, we’ll keep pushing the boundaries and creating hits that speak to people everywhere.”

Marc Johlen, BMG Managing Director GSA, said: “We are honored to welcome Ray Dalton and his impressive catalog to BMG.Ray is an extraordinary talent with a unique voice and songwriting ability. We look forward to helping him reach new heights in his career.”

Dalton began his career as a gospel and R&B singer and gained international recognition as the featured artist on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' 2011 smash hit ‘Can't Hold Us’. The track earned a Diamond certification from the RIAA and topped charts in several countries, including debuting at Number One on the Billboard Hot 100. It was named the most-streamed song of 2013 by Spotify, and its Grammy-nominated video also won two MTV Video Music Awards. Dalton further solidified his talent by co-writing and/or performing on global hits including ‘Don't Worry’ with Madcon, which reached Number One in over 21 countries, ‘Stronger’ with DJ Arty, ‘Call it Love’ with Felix Jaehn and ‘Manila’ with Alvaro Soler. In 2017, he released his first single as a solo artist with 'If You Fall', co-written with Scott Effman (Kelly Clarkson, Mike Posner) and produced by Rufus Dipper.

Ray Dalton will kick off his Thee Unknown European Tour in February 2025.