Originally Posted by Jackie444
Hi Everyone,

I have read those posts. I sent a copy of Big Dreams and Cold Beer to Mercury Records Nashville A&R. I called and asked how to get an invite and the person that I spoke to just said to send it to the address attention UMG A&R. I am not sure if it will be looked at or not. I was hoping that someone could give me a recommendation to someone more specific. I feel like picking someone is like a needle in a haystack.

And I always get a lot of good information on sources on JPF. So I am hopeful.

Thanks,
~Jackie


Always a good idea to call first Jackie. Most publishers of Mercury Record's stature (if it’s “the” Mercury Records) won’t accept submissions from unknowns. But then occasionally one can get lucky with a phone call.

I once tried to get a song to a Streisand publisher (in which there are many). I made 20 phone calls till I found one that gave me permission to submit. Never heard back from them though.

Followed up with a phone call, only to be told they don’t accept unsolicited material, unless through a lawyer that they’re familiar with. They didn't remember me getting permission to submit.

Good luck Jackie!

Best, John 

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