Lynn Gann is a Nashville native, born in the shadow of Music Row. Gann opened the Nashville branch for NYC-based Rough Trade Publishing in 2017, and has been the RTP rep in Nashville since 2012. The Rough Trade Publishing roster includes over 300 acts including Mac McCaughon (Superchunk), Telekinesis, Grizzly Bear, Sweet Spirit, White Reaper and The War on Drugs . RTP acts based in Nashville, working closely with Gann include Brandy Zdan, Elise Davis, Laura Cantrell and The Delta Saints. RTP entered into a joint-venture with Primary Wave in 2017, for which Gann provides creative services for acts signed under this venture.
Gann also founded Lynn Gann Music Enterprises, LLC, in 2014. LGME!, with writer Jack Williams scored a #6 Canadian country hit with "Dirt Road In'em" on Aaron Pritchett in June, 2016. This team also has “Get Me Over You” on the upcoming Blackstone Cherry release, (scheduled for April, 2018). Currently, LGME! also has singles, “Love Shine” on Kevin Costner & Modern West and “Dirty South” on Lucas Hoge.
From 2003-2012, Gann held the position of Vice President/Partner at Full Circle Music Publishing.
Best known Full Circle hits include seven country #1 singles: “When I Get Where I’m Going”, "Anything Like Me' & "Old Alabama" (Brad Paisley), "Fly Over States" (Jason Aldean), “Homewrecker” (Gretchen Wilson), "Boys Of Fall" (Kenny Chesney) and "Ladies Love Country Boys" (Trace Adkins).
The 29-year Nashville publishing veteran, began his career at Tom Collins Music, and later churned out hits at MCA Music Publishing and Zomba Enterprises.
Gann attended Middle Tennessee State University, receiving his B.S. in Recording Industry Management.