Singer-songwriter McCoy Moore has inked his first global publishing deal with SMACKSongs, in partnership with Worktape Music.

Not long after moving from Lakeland, Fla. to Nashville, Moore hit writers’ rounds and started releasing songs independently before landing cuts for artists like Shane Profitt (“Am Who I Am) and Bryce Mauldin (“Life’s a Beach” and “I Need You”).

“McCoy is not only an incredible talent but a great person as well,” said Lee Krabel, vp of publishing, SMACK. “The SMACK team is a proven developer of talent and their enthusiasm for McCoy and his songs has been truly palpable,” added Travis Gordon, Worktape Music.

“I’m super thankful for Lee and Travis, and my whole SMACKSongs/Worktape family,” shared Moore. “I couldn’t be more excited to write songs and be surrounded by hardworking people every day in this next chapter of my career.”

Seen above wishing they could smack us are (l-r) Carly Sater, Krabel, Moore, Gordon, Sam Sarno and Jeremy Groves.