Lawyer Nick Nanton

The Lawyer Who Turned His Legal Expertise Into a Grammy-Level Music Career

Nick Nanton, Esq. is a rare blend of attorney, filmmaker, and award-winning songwriter whose creative footprint spans law, media, and music. While he built his reputation as an entertainment and branding lawyer, Nanton’s first love has always been music—a passion that’s shaped his professional life for more than two decades.

For over 20 years, Nanton has been writing songs that have made their way onto radio stations across the U.S. and Canada, recorded by major artists including Lee Brice, Darius Rucker, Joe Bryson, Madison Olds, and Morgan Myles (The Voice). His catalog has earned more than 3 million streams across platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and Amazon Music, placing him among the top 10% of songwriters worldwide today. Nick Nanton has appeared several times on the Bert Martinez podcast.

In 2018, Nanton earned three Gold Records for his work with the global touring band A Day to Remember, a testament to his credibility as both a creative and a business professional in the music industry. His songs have been featured in a wide range of television shows and national campaigns, including:

• Falcon Beach (ABC Family)

• The Ghost Whisperer (CBS, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt)

• Glee, New Girl, House, and Hell’s Kitchen (Fox)

• The 2011 MLB All-Star Game promotional campaign

Nanton’s songwriting has also earned industry acclaim, including a win at the Windrift International Songwriting Competition for “Daddy’s Little Girl,” performed by the band Longwood.

Born in Barbados, Nanton was chosen by the government of Barbados to represent the island at the prestigious MIDEM Music Conference in Cannes, France—one of the global music industry’s most influential gatherings. There, he showcased his expertise in entertainment law and music production while promoting Barbadian artists on the world stage.

A graduate of law and managing partner of Dicks & Nanton, P.A., Nanton has served as a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (the GRAMMY® Awards) since 2001. His legal practice focuses on entertainment, branding, and intellectual property, blending creative and strategic insight to help artists and entrepreneurs protect their work and amplify their impact.

But beyond his law firm and Emmy-winning film career, Nick Nanton continues to live his musical dream—writing songs that bridge emotion, story, and sound. His ever-growing catalog reflects his belief that “music is the most universal language of human connection.”

🎧 Want to hear his work?
Explore his curated playlist of tracks—all written or co-written by Nick Nanton—available on major streaming platforms.

Learn more:
NickNanton.com | DicksNantonLaw.com

Quick Facts:

• Profession: Lawyer, songwriter, filmmaker, and branding strategist

• Gold Records: 3 (with A Day to Remember)

• Streaming Stats: 3M+ streams globally

• TV Placements: ABC Family, CBS, Fox, MLB Network

• Representation: Selected to represent Barbados at MIDEM

• Fun Fact: Despite his Emmy wins and film career, Nick says music will always be his first love.