TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Sept. 11, 2015) -

ole, the world's fastest growing independent rights management company, has expanded its worldwide co-publishing deal with 19-time CCMA winner and 2013 CMA Global Artist of the Year country singer/songwriter Gord Bamford. The deal extends ole's previous co-publishing agreement with Bamford for future recordings and gives ole control of all co-publishing rights to Bamford's 2013 album, Country Junkie, as well as his as-yet-untitled upcoming album, which will be released in early 2016.

"ole's relationship with Gord has been incredibly rewarding for both parties, and now that he has moved to Nashville, we're excited to work even more closely with him in the years ahead," said John Ozier, GM of Nashville Creative at ole. "Gord's new songs deserve to be heard, and ole is committed to utilizing our world-class resources to ensure that happens."

"Working with ole has been an amazing experience, and I'm happy to keep it going with this new deal," said Bamford. "I have always been impressed by the skill of the ole staff, who have played a crucial role in getting my songs heard. I'm grateful to have them onboard once again for my new record."

Bamford released his first album, God's Green Earth, in 2001 and has since recorded a total of seven albums and racked up six Top 20 tracks on the Canada Country chart, including the #1 hit "When Your Lips Are So Close," which has also been certified Gold. His 2013 Christmas album, Christmas in Canada, has been certified Platinum, and he is a 19-time CCMA Award winner, including two wins last year for Male Artist of the Year and Single of the Year. He has also been nominated for three Juno Awards and will compete for six CCMA Awards this year, including Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Video of the Year, and Record producer of the Year as well as the 2015 Fans' Choice Award.