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Frank Rogers promoted to CEO of Spirit Music

Frank Rogers, formerly Chief Creative Officer since 2022, has been elevated to CEO of Spirit Music.

Music Business Worldwide·May 27, 2026·via Music Business Worldwide

Frank Rogers promoted to CEO of Spirit Music

Frank Rogers elevated to CEO of Spirit Music

May 27, 2026 By Mandy Dalugdug

Spirit Music has elevated Frank Rogers – the multi-platinum record producer, songwriter and executive – to Chief Executive Officer.

The appointment, formally announced on Tuesday (May 26), sees Rogers expand his remit from his previous role as Chief Creative Officer to oversee all aspects of Spirit Music ‘s global roster and creative and operational activities.

Rogers will continue to serve as President of Fluid Music Revolution , the venture he launched in 2016 and through which he first partnered with Spirit .

“I am honored and excited to lead Spirit Music into its next chapter,” said Rogers .

“I look forward to continuing to work with all of our talented writers and staff to build the best independent music publisher in the world.

> “I look forward to continuing to work with all of our talented writers and staff to build the best independent music publisher in the world.” Frank Rogers, Spirit Music

“I appreciate Lyric Capital ‘s support and belief in what we are building together.”

Rogers was named CEO of Spirit Music Nashville in 2019, before being promoted to Chief Creative Officer of the wider Spirit Music Group in 2022.

Spirit and Fluid have combined for over 40 Billboard No. 1 singles under his leadership.

“I have had the privilege of knowing Frank for over 10 years,” said Jon Singer , Chairman of Spirit Music and Co-Founding Partner of Lyric Capital Group .

“What began as a Joint Venture has evolved into one of the most rewarding partnerships of my career.

> “I am genuinely excited to witness Frank lead Spirit Music into this next and most exciting chapter.” Jon Singer , Lyric Capital Group

“There are few creative talents like Frank, who is not only an exceptional creative force but also a top-tier business leader.

“I am genuinely excited to witness Frank lead Spirit Music into this next and most exciting chapter.”

“Frank is a force,” said Ross Cameron , Co-Founding Partner of Lyric Capital Group .

“We are truly lucky to have his exceptional vision and leadership guiding Spirit Music.

> “Frank’s leadership reflects a deep understanding of how to build lasting value for artists, songwriters, and stakeholders alike, and we are excited for the continued impact he will make across our global operations.” Ross Cameron , Lyric Capital Group

“Frank’s leadership reflects a deep understanding of how to build lasting value for artists, songwriters, and stakeholders alike, and we are excited for the continued impact he will make across our global operations.”

Spirit Music was founded in 1995 with offices in Nashville , Los Angeles , London and New York .

The company says it owns and/or manages more than 100,000 songs spanning nine decades, with a portfolio of over 800 charted hits and 200 -plus No. 1 songs.

Spirit operates in partnership with Lyric Capital Group , the investment firm co-founded by Singer and Cameron in 2019, which raised over $800 million in deployable capital in 2023.

In December, Lyric Capital closed a reported $1 billion catalog deal with The Weeknd , while Spirit last year acquired select compositions from HARDY and signed the songwriter to an exclusive publishing agreement for future works.

As a producer, Rogers has amassed 46 No. 1 singles, over 80 Top Twenty singles and over 40 singles and 20 albums certified by the RIAA as diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold.

He has received 18 Country Music Association award nominations (with one win) and 27 Academy of Country Music award nominations (with five wins), and has produced 17 Grammy -nominated songs or albums, including four winners.

Rogers was named Billboard’s No. 1 Hot Country Producer Award five times (2006–2010) and MusicRow Magazine ‘s Producer of the Year four times.

He has worked with artists including Brad Paisley , Darius Rucker , Josh Turner , Scotty McCreery , Chris Stapleton , Carrie Underwood , Keith Urban , Dolly Parton and Alison Krauss .

As a songwriter, Rogers has 10 No. 1 songs to his credit – including I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song) by Brad Paisley , Alright and This by Darius Rucker , and Five More Minutes , This Is It , In Between , You Time and Cab In A Solo by Scotty McCreery .

Before launching Fluid Music Revolution , Rogers served as VP of EMI Nashville Productions , where he signed artists including Brad Paisley .

In 1999, he co-founded Sea Gayle Music with Paisley and Chris DuBois – a publishing company that has had over 45 Billboard No. 1 songs, including the 2003 Grammy Best Country Song, It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere . Music Business Worldwide

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