How do I change a songwriter name on a legacy Pro Publishing release? – CD Baby Help Center

*A note regarding CD Baby Pro Publishing

Once your release has been digitally distributed to our partners, you won't be able to change songwriter names from within your account. If a collecting songwriter name is incorrect, please see below for instructions on how to submit your request.

Note: We can only make changes to collecting songwriter names. If a songwriter is already affiliated with a Performance Rights Organization (PRO), CD Baby can only update songwriter name to match the existing PRO affiliation. If you need to change a songwriter name with a PRO, the songwriter must contact their PRO directly to request this change. Once they've updated the songwriter affiliation you can submit a request with us to change the songwriter name to match how it appears with the PRO.

How to submit a Songwriter Name Change request

You will want to submit a request through the Pro Publishing Help Center request form.

Under the "Select what you need assistance with" dropdown menu, select the "Songwriter Name Change" option, complete the form, and click "Submit".

Please allow 2-3 weeks for your request to be processed. You will receive email confirmation once the changes have been made in your account. If you still need to complete the Pro Publishing Admin section of your account for this songwriter, please wait until the songwriter name has been updated to do so.

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*The CD Baby Pro Publishing service was discontinued as of August 8th, 2023. Any paid release which was signed up for CD Baby Pro Publishing prior to August 8th, 2023 is considered a legacy Pro release and will continue to receive Pro Publishing services. CD Baby now offers a new expanded suite of revenue amplifiers called “CDB Boost” instead.

How to submit a Songwriter Name Change request

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