Anthem Music Publishing Acquires Song Catalog of Country Hall of Famer Marty Robbins

Anthem Music Publishing has acquired a catalog of songs written and recorded by Country Music Hall of Fame crooner Marty Robbins.

Among the titles in the newly-acquired catalog are Robbins’ 1960 hit “Big Iron,” which reached No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 on Billboard’s country chart. The catalog also includes Robbins’ 1959 hit “El Paso,” which topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Country Songs chart. “El Paso” won a 1961 Grammy trophy for best country & western recording, and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. His hit “My Woman, My Woman, My Wife,” which won best country song in 1971, is also included in the catalog acquisition.

Jason Klein, Anthem Music Group CEO, said in a statement, “Marty Robbins was a towering figure in American music – an artist whose storytelling transcended genre and era. His songs are woven into the fabric of country and western music heritage, and continue to influence artists and resonate with fans to this day.”

“We’re honored to see Marty’s music find a new home with Anthem Music Publishing,” the Marty Robbins Estate noted in a statement. “His songs have stood the test of time, captivating generations with their vivid storytelling and emotional depth. We’re confident that Anthem will not only preserve Marty’s legacy, but elevate it – introducing his work to new audiences while honoring the timeless spirit of the originals. Marty’s music has always belonged to the people, and we believe Anthem shares that same dedication to keeping it alive for generations to come.”

During his four-decade career, Robbins found success as a singer, songwriter, musician, actor, author and even a NASCAR driver. He earned 11 Billboard Hot Country Songs chart-toppers, and several of his hits, including “El Paso,” “My Woman, My Woman, My Wife” and “A White Sports Coat (And a Pink Carnation)” were self-penned by Robbins. He earned two Grammy awards, was a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and his songs “Big Iron” and “El Paso” were included in the Western Writers of America’s Top 100 Western Songs of All Time.

As a NASCAR driver, Robbins ran 36 NASCAR races between 1966 and 1982, earning six top 10 finishes, including a top 5 finish in the Motor State 500 in Michigan in 1974. Early in his racing career, he became a regular performer on the last segment of the Grand Ole Opry’s Saturday night shows, so he could take part in races prior to the show. He also starred in films and television series, including The Drifter, Western Caravan and Marty Robbins Spotlight. Robbins passed away in 1982 at age 57.