one:eight entertainment, an artist management and development company, has added a publishing arm under the leadership of Greg Ham and Madeline Halm.
The division’s inaugural signings are producer-songwriter Kyle Lee and producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Rich.
Initial signings
- Kyle Lee: has worked with one:eight clients CeCe Winans and Michael W. Smith; his credits include multiple Gold and Platinum certifications and several GRAMMY and Dove Awards.
- Ryan Rich: has collaborated with Martin Smith, Charity Gayle and Gateway Worship, among others; he has received multiple Dove Award nominations.
Ham, a veteran manager and label executive, founded one:eight entertainment in 2023. Its roster includes Christian and Gospel legacy artists Michael W. Smith, CeCe Winans and Steven Curtis Chapman, among others.
Leadership statement
Greg Ham, founder of one:eight entertainment, said in a statement:
“As the industry continues to evolve, we’re excited to expand the ways we serve the creative community. We have seen first-hand how songs have the potential to make an eternal impact. That’s why we’re passionate about coming alongside the songwriters and producers behind those songs to help them steward their God-given gifts.”