Sony/ATV Nashville has signed Josh Osborne to a worldwide publishing deal, the company announced on Wednesday (Jan. 9).

“Seldom does a publisher get the opportunity to acquire such a hit-driven catalog and futures deal with a songwriter of Josh’s stature,” said Troy Tomlinson, Sony/ATV Nashville President/CEO, in a statement. “An added bonus is that Josh will maintain the successful relationship that he has had for years with his partners at SMACKSongs. Shane [McAnally], Michael [McAnally Baum], Josh [Osborne] and the entire SMACK team have built an impressive company. We are grateful to work with SMACKSongs on Josh’s behalf.”

Osborne has had more than 40 singles as a songwriter, including 14 chart-toppers. Four of his songs have received Grammy nominations, with KaceyMusgraves‘ debut single “Merry Go ‘Round” winning best country song at the 56th Grammy Awards. His other hits include “Body Like a Back Road,”  “Leave The Night On,” Take Your Time” and “Make You Miss Me” (Sam Hunt); “Come Over,” “Get Along” and “All The Pretty Girls” (Kenny Chesney); “Wild Child” (Kenny Chesney feat. Grace Potter); “Setting The World On Fire” (Kenny Chesney feat. P!nk); “My Eyes” and “Sangria” (Blake Shelton); “We Are Tonight” (Billy Currington); “Hotel Key” (Old Dominion); and “Drunk Last Night” (Eli Young Band).