Who We Are
Kelly King - CEO/Owner
Beginning her music industry career in 1994, Kelly King has created a legacy in the world of music. Throughout her journey, King has gained inspiration and found role models within her community through mentors such as Merlin Littlefield, Chuck Flood, Allen Shamblin, Don Sclitz, and many more. In those years, she worked alongside Mark Bright and played a major role in the signing of artists and hit songwriters such as Rascal Flatts and Brett James.
Within the first year with Brett James, over 40 cuts and various #1’s were accomplished and the numbers only grew through the years. After serving as creative director for various companies, she landed at Teracel Music and became a partner in the company. In addition to this new leadership, King then became a partner in Good Girl Music, which both co-venture with Sony Music.
In 2011, King branched out and began her own company, King Pen Music, and partnered with Warner Chappell Music on Brothers Osborne. With her first act signed to the company being Brothers Osborne, King Pen has grown as a company, while Kelly King has grown as a music industry leader. Since then, King Pen Music has flourished with many more songwriters and gifted creatives.
Amanda Roach - Creative Manager
Amanda Roach grew up on Long Island, New York and moved to Nashville in 2020 after attending the University of Central Florida. While at UCF, she found her passion for the music business and fell in love with Nashville. Once here, she discovered Music Publishing and accepted the position of Catalog Manager at Warner Chappell. Amanda soon moved onto the creative team as A&R Coordinator, solidifying her love of songs and the people that write them. In January 2024, Amanda moved over to King Pen Music as Creative Manager where she has the opportunity to work alongside Kelly King and their diverse roster of incredibly talented songwriters and artists
Monti Smith - Creative Coordinator
Monti Smith is originally from Abbotsford, B.C, Canada. After high school, he began making frequent trips to Nashville to grow his passion for the music industry. When he enrolled at Belmont University in 2021, he was drawn to the songwriting community in Music City and began focusing on Publishing within the industry. He was thrilled to land an internship with Kelly King and King Pen during his senior year. Upon graduation, he accepted the role as Creative Coordinator at King Pen where he will continue to work alongside outstanding colleagues, Kelly and Amanda. He is proud to work with the outstanding artists and songwriters that King Pen continues to curate.
King Pen & Red Street Records
In January 2022, Kelly King's relationships with music and artists led her to Red Street Records, founded by Jay DeMarcus (of Rascal Flatts) and Dan Crockett. Through her relationship working with Rascal Flatts, Kelly, in addition to King Pen, serves as Senior Director of A&R for the country division. Since its founding in 2018, the label has grown into a multi-dimensional company, guiding musicians through Music Row and beyond. Artists signed to the country division of Red Street Records include Chris Lane, Neon Union, Ryan Larkins, and Ryan Griffin.
The King Pen Music & Red Street Records relationship does not slow there, because as of January 2024, Amanda Roach began serving as Manager A&R & Publishing for the country division of the label as well. Writers signed to Red Street Publishing (country) include Ryan Griffin, Kelley Lovelace, and Daymon Osborn.
To learn more about Red Street Records visit their website below.
What We Do
Publishing
Kelly serves as a publisher to various Nashville based songwriters and has an incredible catalog that includes songs cut by Carly Pearce, Darius Rucker, Little Big Town, Tim Mcgraw, Brothers Osborne, Walker Hayes, Locash, and many others.
Other Creative Services
As well as publishing, King Pen Music offers many other creative services. Kelly has recognized many talented artists over the years and helped develop them in the very beginning stages of their careers. Her A&R expertise has been put to use on heading up Rascal Flatt's albums and being SR. Head of A&R for Red Street Records country division. In addition she also acts as a booking liaison for artists here in Nashville as well as a plugger for many writers.