Round Hill Music Signs Administration Deal With John Hampson of Nine Days

Round Hill Music is pleased to announce the signing of John Hampson of the band Nine Days to a worldwide administration deal. The deal will include John’s existing catalog of music, which has reverted back to him from Warner/Chappell Music, and any future songs. John Hampson is a singer/songwriter, founding member of the band Nine Days, and the writer of their #1 hit song, “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)”, which dominated the airwaves in the summer of 2000. The band’s major label debut, The Madding Crowd (Epic Records), was certified gold that year, and spawned a follow up hit single (also penned by John) “If I Am”, which reached number 18 on the alternative charts.

“We are excited about John joining the Round Hill family. His past and present catalog, especially, “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)” continues to have great synch relevance.” – Michael Lau, COO Round Hill Music

After independently releasing a few solo albums in the late 2000s, John reformed Nine Days and they put out their 10th album, Snapshots (Digitally Sound Records), this past July. For the album, John spent a lot of time in Nashville working with some acclaimed writers; Zac Maloy on “Snapshots”, Phil Barton and John’s partner in the band, Brian Desveaux, on “Greenlight”.; Bruce Wallace on “Conspiracy, and Joe West and Brian Desveuax on “My So Called Perfect Life”. The band will be performing songs from their new record on The Today Show.

“I’m excited to be a part of the Round Hill Music publishing family. I am very “hands-on” with my music, in every facet, and the personal relationships I have forged with some very creative people at Round Hill are the reason I’m excited. They are out there proving themselves, and nobody is coasting. I’ve been working my butt off for over 20 years in this business, and it never gets easy, so you need to find good, creative, hungry people and partner up. That’s why I’m here.” – John Hampson

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