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 Schlitz, 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