SMP Nashville has inked singer/songwriter/guitarist Jamie “JD” Davis to a global pub deal.

Davis, who first launched his career as part of Jamie Davis & Soul Gravy before becoming a guitar tech for Luke Combs’ team in 2017, most recently co-wrote Combs’ #1 single, “The Kind of Love We Make.”

The track, which is Davis’s third cut with Combs, has garnered 125m+ on-demand streams and topped the Country Airplay chart as well as the Hot Country Songs chart. Davis also has cuts with the likes of Lilly Rose, Jenna Paulette, Leith Loftin and more.

“Jamie has an innate ability to channel his years of front man experience into thoughtfully crafted songs that resonate with music lovers everywhere. There’s no limit to the amount of success Jamie will find in Nashville,” said SMP, VP, Creative, Tom Luteran.

“I couldn’t be happier to have Rusty Gaston and Big Tom on my team at Sony Music Publishing. I’m glad to be working with the best publishing team in Nashville,” added Davis.

Seen above before heading to the nearest honky tonk to celebrate are (l-r) front row—Luteran, Davis, Rusty Gaston; back row—Kenley Flynn, Dale Bobo, Anna Weisband, Dan Isbell, Aubrey Rupe and Synnovea Halsel.