Provident Entertainment‘s publishing division, Essential Music Publishing (EMP), has announced the promotion of Jamie Rodgers to Vice President.

In her new role, Rodgers will lead the development of Essential Music Publishing’s staff and artist-writer roster as well as oversee the advancement and reach of their catalogue.

Formerly EMP’s Senior Creative Director, Rodgers has been with the company since June 2017. During her time with the company, they have welcomed more than 20 new artists and staff writers to their roster, including David Leonard, Ryan Ellis, David Spencer, Sam Ash, and Cecily Hennigan.

Before joining the EMP team, Jamie Rodgers was National Promotions and Commercial Partnerships Manager at Capitol Christian Music Group.

“Over the last six years, Jamie has been a true champion of our entire roster, always striving to see them supported in their calling and recognized for each of their amazing talents,” shared Holly Zabka, President of Provident Entertainment. “I am incredibly grateful for all she pours out to continue the growth, legacy, and impact of Essential Music Publishing.”

Essential Music Publishing, a full-service music publishing company, has become a vital creative community empowering songwriters to reach the world and make an impact with their music. Essential Worship resources churches worldwide and represents artists such as Elevation Worship, Vertical Worship, Red Rocks Worship, and many more.

EMP has become a vital creative community that empowers songwriters whose songs impact the world in various media and multiple genres.

Many EMP writers are also accomplished producers and artists, including GRAMMY® recipients Mark Hall of Casting Crowns, Zach Williams, Jonathan Smith, Chuck Butler, Bryan Fowler, and GRAMMY nominees Matt Maher and Mia Fieldes.

That list also includes Jason Ingram and Paul Mabury of one sonic society, the production/writing team behind Lauren Daigle’s chart-topping songs, such as the multi-week No. 1 hit, “You Say.”

EMP is also home to Essential Worship, a church and worship leader resourcing platform, and a recording imprint representing artists Vertical Worship, Red Rocks Worship, and SEU Worship. Since its inception, the Essential Worship label and platform has helped launch numerous influential songs onto the CCLI and streaming charts, such as “Goodness of God,” “King of Kings,” ”Battle Belongs,” ”Great Are You Lord,” “Tremble,” “Yes I Will,” and “Graves Into Gardens.”

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