How a Nashville Publishing Outfit Racked Up 100+ #1 Hits

A Grammy-nominated songwriter just dropped some real talk about what it takes to dominate the charts in 2024. Chris Farren founded Combustion Music out of Nashville and turned it into one of those rare publishing companies that actually moves the needle—over 100 number-one hits to their name.

Farren's been in the trenches long enough to know the playbook backwards. Between writing, artist development, and publishing strategy, he's seen how the industry works when you're not just chasing trends but creating them. That's the kind of perspective most people in this business would pay for.

On this week's New Music Business podcast, Farren breaks down his journey—the wins, the grinding, the lessons about navigating a business that's always shifting. If you're curious how an independent operation competes with the major label machine and actually wins, this is worth your time. Hit your preferred podcast app and listen up.

Read the full story at Ari's Take → https://aristake.com/chris-farren/