Jonas Brothers sell partial music rights to their own father as family business comes ‘full circle’

Kevin Jonas Sr., father of the Jonas Brothers, has purchased a portion of his sons’ music catalog, marking a significant development in the family’s music business ventures. The 60-year-old father announced the acquisition on Tuesday, July 22, though the exact cost of the deal remains private.

According to People, the purchase includes publishing and recording rights to several of the band’s recent works, including The Album, Happiness Begins, and their upcoming seventh studio album, Greetings From Your Hometown. The deal also covers individual singles Like It’s Christmas and Remember This.

In response to the sale, the Jonas Brothers stated that selling their rights to their father’s company “feels like coming full circle.” Kevin Sr. expressed his deep connection to his sons’ music, telling them, “I don’t know that anybody can love your music any more than I do or be any more proud of you.”

$300 million debt package helps finance the purchase

The acquisition was made possible through a $300 million debt package, supported by several financial institutions including Corrum Capital, Bardin Hill, Cliffwater, and One William Street. This funding enabled Kevin Sr.’s company, Jonas Entertainment Group, to secure the partial catalog rights.

Kevin Sr., who began as the band’s manager during their early days when the trio were Disney Channel stars alongside Phil McIntyre, has maintained strong ties to the music industry. His company now includes various divisions such as Jonas Group Publishing, Red Van Records, and the talent management branch Jonas Group Entertainment.

The Jonas Brothers have kept control of their music empire since 2012 when they left Disney’s Hollywood Records and bought back their master recordings, merchandise, and publishing rights. The band still owns their first four albums: It’s About Time (2006), Jonas Brothers (2007), A Little Bit Longer (2008), and Lines, Vines and Trying Times (2009).

The brothers, who now have their own families and children, expressed their ongoing commitment to songwriting and the creative process, acknowledging Jonas Group Publishing president Leslie DiPiero’s support for creators. This sale represents a new chapter in the Jonas family’s music business while keeping their legacy within the family.