Rusty Gaston

Rusty Gaston is the CEO of Sony Music Publishing Nashville, a position he has held since January 2020.13 Prior to this role, he was the GM (General Manager) of THiS Music, an independent music publishing company he co-founded in 2006.3 Gaston has over 23 years of experience in music publishing.2 He is known for his focus on supporting and developing songwriters, having worked with notable artists such as Ashley Gorley, Cole Swindell, Lainey Wilson, and Miranda Lambert.1 Under his leadership, THiS Music achieved significant success, with 50 to 60 ASCAP and BMI-award winning hits.3 At Sony Music Publishing, Gaston continues to champion songwriters and has transformed the company culture to prioritize songwriter services and relationship-building.12