Curb | Word Music Publishing Signs Songwriter, Producer Christian Stalnecker

Master June 12, 2026 2 min read 0

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Curb | Word Music Publishing is thrilled to announce the signing of GRAMMY® nominated songwriter and producer, Christian Stalnecker.

Beginning his career in a Christian revival family band, Stalnecker grew up on a tour bus performing Southern Gospel/Christian music. As a teenager, Stalnecker emerged as a Pop artist by the name of Christian Davis, opening for Destiny’s Child, Christina Aguilera and the Backstreet Boys.

Relocating to Los Angeles, Stalnecker signed a publishing deal with Rodney “Darkchild” Jenkins/Sony ATV where he wrote and produced for El DeBarge, Lil Wayne, Dreezy, and Day26, among others. He’s also collaborated with artists like Boyz II Men, Warren G, and more.

Top Row, From L to R: Curb’s Trevor Mathiesen; Jonathan Mason; Joseph Prielozny; Bryan Stewart; AIMWIDE’s Damien Wong-Ken; Curb’s Benson Curb

Bottom Row, From L to R: Frascogna Law Group’s Maggie Mabury; Christian Stalnecker; Curb’s John Nemoy

Relocating to Nashville, Stalnecker earned a spot as a Country hitmaker, co-writing multiple #1 airplay hits including “Different Man” (Kane Brown feat. Blake Shelton), “Rescue Me” (Chris Young), and multi-platinum “Thank God” (Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown), which topped the Country Airplay charts for two weeks, crossed over to Hot 100, Top 40 and Hot AC, and was named SESAC’s Nashville Song of the Year. Continuing to write and produce across genres with crossover appeal, Stalnecker’s additional credits include NKOTB, T-Pain, Rick Ross, Wale, Ludacris, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg and more.

“Christian’s melody-first approach and ability to write hits that transcend genres make him a perfect fit for Curb | Word Music Publishing,” shares VP A&R and Publishing, Jonathan Mason. “We’re excited to support his next chapter as both a songwriter and artist.”

Stalnecker adds, “After all my years, the most important thing in my career is to be around people who truly believe in me and really want to work hard alongside me. I take my music career very personally, and Curb feels like a family.”