Harris Sterling
Harris Sterling
Independent music label executive Harris Sterling has worked in the music industry for most of his career.
As Executive Vice President for independent music label Madacy Entertainment, he led the strategic marketing and business development for the label, negotiating agreements with the major record labels to release custom music compilations under license with major brands, such as Ford Motor Company, Crayola, Care Bears and Elvis Presley Enterprises.
Harris also led Madacy’s strategy for the licensing of its entire music catalogue to Apple for their launch of the IPOD.
In 2011, Harris co-founded Starting Five Media, a company that specializes in recording and licensing custom renditions of popular songs as well as clearing the rights to the music composition for use by their clients in media projects.
Harris has negotiated publishing and master recording rights for many Top 40 songs for use in various media projects, TV Commercials and more.
Articles by Harris Sterling
The Best 4th of July Country Songs
Top 40 Best 4th of July Songs to Celebrate America
One Hit Wonders of the 80s: The Definitive 100–1 Countdown
Best Selling Singles of All Time: The Definitive Top 40
Top Pop Songs With the Best Lyrics: 40 Timeless Tracks Ranked
Top Hits of the 60s by Year (1960-1969)
Top Hits of the 90s by Year (1990–1999)
