My Morning Jacket, the United States rock band, has signed a publishing deal with Peermusic covering the group’s future releases and solo works from frontman Jim James.
The agreement includes James’ forthcoming project Wowed Out, which arrives via ATO Records on Aug. 28.
Deal Details
The deal continues a publishing relationship of more than 20 years between the band and Jamie Cerreta, president of U.S. and Canada for Peermusic. The partnership began in 2002 when Cerreta signed My Morning Jacket to Chrysalis.
After Chrysalis, Cerreta served as co-president of Big Deal Music, which later became part of Hipgnosis Songs Group. He joined Peermusic in August 2025, and the publisher has significantly expanded its frontline roster under his leadership, including some of Cerreta’s former clients at Big Deal and Hipgnosis.
“I have been so lucky to work with Jim for most of my career,” Cerreta said in a statement. “It has been a true honor to represent his amazing songwriting throughout the years. I couldn’t be more thrilled that he has joined up with what we are building at Peermusic.”
James added that he has built “an incredible musical connection and friendship” with Cerreta over the years. “He has always been such a wonderful guide and protector for all of the music I have created over the years, and I am so excited to join him and the rest of the family over at Peermusic,” James said.
Band Background
Over the last 25 years, My Morning Jacket has released 12 albums that have appeared on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, including Circuital, which peaked at No. 5 in 2011.
The five-piece lineup includes:
- Jim James, vocals and guitar
- Tom Blankenship, bass
- Patrick Hallahan, drums
- Carl Broemel, guitar
- Bo Koster, keys
In 2025, the band’s album Is produced two No. 1 hits on the U.S. Adult Alternative Airplay chart: “Everyday Magic” and “Time Waited.”
James and My Morning Jacket are managed by Michael McDonald and Kristen Bunk at Mick Management.
