Trey Bruce is an Emmy-winning songwriter, producer, and publisher whose work has defined parts of Nashville’s creative landscape for over three decades. With more than 900 copyrights, 15 ASCAP Awards, and 10 #1 singles, his catalog has earned widespread recognition across genres and generations.

His songs have been recorded by Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Randy Travis, Diamond Rio, Reba McEntire, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, and Carrie Underwood, among many others. Across his career, Trey has collaborated with artists and writers such as Katy Perry, Marty Stuart, Duff McKagan, LeAnn Rimes, Richard Marx, Matraca Berg, and Maren Morris. 

He began his career under publishing deals with MCA/Universal Music and later became an equity partner in Big Tractor Music, a joint venture with Warner Chappell. During that time, he received 15 ASCAP Awards and an Emmy Award for Best Original Song, along with an ACM Song of the Year nomination for “Forgive.”

As Vice President of A&R and Creative Affairs at Chrysalis Music Nashville (2005–2010), Trey oversaw the creation of more than 500 songs, beginning with the very first compositions of several new signings. He guided the early artist development of John and TJ Osborne (Brothers Osborne), Chris Janson, Kree Harrison, and Charlie Worsham, helping to shape their first recordings and careers.

In the following decade, Trey founded Nouveau World Music and Kid Drum Music, boutique publishing ventures in partnership with The Royalty Network (New York) and Round Hill Music (Nashville). His latest company, Galore Entertainment, expands his focus to catalog development, artist management, and sync licensing, while his private studio, SpiderMonkey Recordings, continues to foster new creative collaborations in Nashville.