Regie Hamm talks with Tate Publising & Tate Music Group

Regie Hamm is one of those famous people that most people haven't heard of. What I mean is that you may not recognize his name, but his role within the music industry cannot be denied. The first track on MercyMe's original CD called "I Worship You"—Reggie wrote that. "Gather At The River" by Point of Grace—Reggie wrote that. "I Surrender All" by Clay Cross, "I Want To Do It For You" by Lonestar, "I Have Been There" by Mark Schultz... yup. Those too. He also wrote a little song called "Time Of My Life" currently being played on radio nationwide by American Idol winner David Cook.

Regie Hamm has gained it all and lost it all in the music industry more times than most people dream of. He knows what it's like to be on top of the charts with a calendar full of upcoming concerts, only to see it all disappear before his eyes within a matter of days. And yet, the man of today is a very humble individual with his priorities straight.

I had the great privilege of meeting Regie Hamm last week as we met to talk about the possibility of both a record deal with Tate Music Group and a book deal with Tate Publishing about his story.

But the one thing that struck me during our meetings was that we all have the same problems with the industry. He and his managers even used terms we use everyday like "partner in the process." We all know the current model is broken (both within the music industry and book industry), but very few seemed to be interested in fixing it. That's why it excites me that everything that someone like Regie seems to be looking for in a music label and a publisher, we do everyday for all our artists and authors.

The industry is changing—Tate Publishing and Tate Music Group is committed to changing with it and serving the artists and authors we work with on a daily basis.