Bryce Leatherwood, Ian Munsick + More Songwriter Royalties

In the early years, this catalog wasn’t living on streaming platforms yet—it was living on stage. The songs didn’t officially arrive until 2023, but they were already earning in 2020–2021 through live performances, testing themselves in front of real audiences before a single studio version was released. From that small live-performance base, earnings started out modest and choppy, with big swings from year to year as the material slowly found its footing.

The real shift came once the studio cuts started rolling out. As “Hung Up on You,” “Heartbreak King,” and “Reasons to Come Home” were released, earnings didn’t just move—they jumped. Year-over-year growth ran into triple digits multiple times, reflecting a catalog that went from early experiment to full-on breakout, as songs that once only existed on stage became discoverable worldwide.

Under the hood, the strength of this catalog isn’t just in one track—it’s in the mix. You’ve got Bryce Leatherwood’s traditional-leaning country ballad, Ian Munsick’s more dynamic, Western-pop energy, and Mason Ramsey’s reflective storytelling, all pulling in slightly different audiences. With a Dollar Age of just over five years, these songs have been generating royalties for more than half a decade.

Hung Up on You” by Bryce Leatherwood captures a classic country vibe with its heartfelt lyrics and Leatherwood’s rich, emotive voice. Released on September 6, 2024 as his debut single, the track marked his first major country radio release following his win on The Voice. The song arrived at country radio later that month as the most-added single, with 45 stations picking it up in its first week, and has since climbed the Billboard Country Airplay chart, peaking at No. 56. 

“Heartbreak King” by Ian Munsick introduces a more dynamic and upbeat tempo. Released on February 23, 2024 and as one of the new songs on the deluxe edition of his album White Buffalo: Introduce You to God, it leans into Munsick’s blend of Western-influenced country and pop-friendly hooks. 

“Reasons to Come Home” by Mason Ramsey, known for his viral rise as the “Walmart yodeling kid,” dives into more introspective territory. Released on June 30, 2023 as his first new single since 2019 and later included on his 2023 EP Falls Into Place, the song is a tribute to the grandparents who raised him and to his small hometown of Golconda, Illinois. 

Earnings Note. The spikes in 4Q2024 and 1Q2025 earnings are due to radio performances of the song “Hung Up On You.” 4Q2024 totals $613 and 1Q2025 totals $769. Any similar payments in the future will be owed to the buyer.

Earnings Note. Although the songs in this catalog were not officially released until 2023, the 2020–2021 earnings include payments for live performances of these songs prior to their release.