Dave Barnes Joins Capitol Christian Music Group: A Master Songwriter Enters a New Era of Creativity

Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) has struck gold with the signing of GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Dave Barnes, one of Nashville’s most versatile and revered music craftsmen. With a career spanning over two decades, Barnes has become a rare bridge between genres—crafting platinum-selling hits that resonate from country to Christian, pop to soul. Having penned chart-toppers for icons like Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Dan + Shay, and Reba McEntire, Barnes brings both depth and dynamism to CCMG’s publishing roster. For an artist whose pen has painted melodies that transcend boundaries, this partnership marks the start of a bold new creative chapter.

For Barnes, the move isn’t just a business decision—it’s a homecoming of purpose. “It couldn’t be a better time to step into this new season,” he shared, praising Capitol’s inclusive vision and genre-crossing strategy. That forward-thinking approach mirrors Barnes’s own musical DNA—diverse, heartfelt, and timeless. With CCMG’s growing footprint in the country and Christian markets, and Barnes’s unmatched storytelling prowess, the collaboration feels like divine timing. As Capitol’s Katie Barolak put it, “He’s a musical force to be reckoned with.” Together, they’re poised to pen the next great anthems that will echo across radio waves, worship halls, and hearts alike.