Pictured (l-r): Garrett Davis (sr. vice president A&R), Jonathan Gamble (writer), Katie Barolak (sr. director, creative publishing), Terryl Padilla (sr. director, creative publishing), Jordan Sapp (writer), David Gutekunst (executive vice president, publishing)
CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP EXTENDS EXCLUSIVE PUBLISHING AGREEMENTS WITH JONATHAN GAMBLE AND JORDAN SAPP
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) April 20, 2026–Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) signs acclaimed multi-No.1 songwriter Jonathan Gamble and Dove Award winning-producer and songwriter Jordan Sapp to an exclusive publishing agreement, further strengthening its hitmaking roster. With a combined track record spanning multiple genres—including No. 1 radio hits, viral songs, and billions of streams—Gamble and Sapp bring a powerful blend of versatility, proven success, and forward-thinking creativity to the company.
Since relocating to Nashville from Alabama in 2019, Gamble has collaborated with top artists across Christian and mainstream music. He earned No. 1 hits with Jamie MacDonald’s “Desperate,” Leanna Crawford’s “Still Waters (Psalm 23),” and Seph Schlueter’s viral single “Counting My Blessings,” while also contributing to songs by Lauren Daigle, Danny Gokey, Jesus Culture, Tauren Wells, Josiah Queen, Ben Fuller, and MaRynn Taylor in worship, CCM, country, pop, and EDM. Sapp launched his career in Los Angeles as part of RedOne’s production team, working with global pop stars like Pitbull, Austin Mahone, Jason Derulo, Nicki Minaj, and Jennifer Lopez, before establishing himself in Nashville with 16 No. 1 radio singles, multiple Dove Awards, and more than 2.4 billion streams through Christian and pop music.
David Gutekunst, executive vice president of publishing for CCMG, comments “Jonathan is a true student of the craft of songwriting and has taught me so much about what it looks like to come alongside and advocate for writers in today’s music economy. Jordan is one of the most kind and humble people I have met in this business. He champions and cheers others on in such a special way. We are happy not only to be extending our publishing relationship with Jonathan and Jordan, but as a part of those new deals - finding new and creative ways to incentivize them to lean in and partner with CCMG artists going forward. It’s a meaningful move in the right direction that underscores CCMG’s mission of serving artists and writers."
“I’m thrilled to continue this partnership with Jonathan Gamble and Jordan Sapp,” says Sr. Director Creative Publishing Katie Barolak. “Their songwriting speaks for itself, but it’s their character and drive that make them truly special. They have an incredible ability to push boundaries and elevate everyone in their orbit. What they’re doing is shaping the future of music, and it’s an honor to stand alongside them.”
Sr. Director Creative Publishing Terryl Padilla adds, "Jordan Sapp is an exceptional songwriter and creative force whose talent, vision, and work ethic consistently distinguish him in our market. He has a unique ability to understand the sound and direction of the artists he collaborates with and bring their vision to life in a way that feels authentic to each of them. We’re proud to support him as his creative publisher and excited to see his continued evolution build on what is already an impressive and influential career.”
About Jonathan Gamble
Jonathan Gamble is a Dove Award-nominated songwriter who moved to Nashville from Alabama in 2019. Jonathan is as versatile in his skill set as he is in the genres he writes, garnering him cuts from Worship and CCM, to Country, EDM, and Pop. He is quickly becoming a sought-after collaborator in Nashville with both established and up-and-coming artists and writers. He penned the viral hit “Counting My Blessings,” by Seph Schlueter, and has earned five additional No.1 hits with songs like Jamie MacDonald’s “Left It In The River” and Leanna Crawford’s “Still Waters (Psalm 23)”. His impressive list of cuts includes Josiah Queen, Tauren Wells, Jamie MacDonald, Leanna Crawford, Jesus Culture, and Ben Fuller, among others.Since signing with Capitol, Gamble has landed 160+ cuts and generated more than 1.3 billion streams worldwide.
About Jordan Sapp
On the upswing of a successful Los Angeles-based producing career working with chart-topping artists, Grammy® nominated producer and songwriter Jordan Sapp moved to Nashville bringing his refreshing pop influence and relentless work ethic to Music City. His L.A. experience working as part of RedOne’s production team with artists like Pitbull, Austin Mahone and Jason Derulo, as well as production work for Nicki Minaj and Jennifer Lopez, gives him an edge in the Nashville scene.
Sapp has had 16 No.1 radio singles with several Christian artists, such as Jeremy Camp (“Dead Man Walking,” “Keep Me in the Moment”), Tauren Wells (“Known,” “Famous For (I Believe)”), Maverick City Music (“Constant (feat. Chandler Moore)”), and Jamie MacDonald (“Desperate”), to name a few. He has won six Dove Awards, including Producer of the Year in 2021, as well as a Songwriter of the Year nomination in 2025. He’s also garnered two Grammy® nominations, including one for “Known” in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song category. Sapp has secured more than 180 cuts since signing with Capitol and has amassed more than 4.1 billion total streams.
About Capitol Christian Music Group
Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) is the world's leading Christian Music company and market leader in recorded music and music publishing. CCMG operates several divisions, including CCMG Label Group, Sparrow Records, Motown Gospel, Tamla Records, ForeFront Records, sixstepsrecords, Commercial Partnerships and CCMG Publishing. CCMG is home to artists Chris Tomlin, Amy Grant, TobyMac, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tauren Wells, Anne Wilson, Jeremy Camp, We the Kingdom, Tye Tribbett, Crowder, Josiah Queen, Jamie MacDonald and many others. Capitol CMG Publishing, in addition to publishing most of the CCMG labels' premier artist/writers, represents many of the leading writers in Christian/Gospel including Ben Glover, Ed Cash, Tommee Profitt, Kirk Franklin, Jeff Pardo and many more. Key Distribution and Publishing Administration partners include Primary Wave/The Gaither Music Group, Centricity Music, Maranatha Music, The Belonging Co, and Getty Music. Led by Brad O’Donnell and a strong executive team of long-time Christian and Gospel music veterans, CCMG is characterized by a passionate commitment to their artists, songwriters, customers, business partners, and one another, as well as a strong spirit of community service.
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