Paul Trust

Paul Trust is a RIAA Platinum-certified songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist renowned for discovering and developing country music star Morgan Wallen, as well as his extensive work with platinum rock artist Starset. A specialist in artist development, Trust has a proven track record of securing major label deals, and his catalog has amassed over 850 million streams. His career began as a drummer, leading to studies at the University of Miami's School of Music Engineering and early work at the legendary Audio Vision Studios in Miami. This foundation led to engineering for established artists and the development of his own musical projects.

Trust's diverse career includes founding Panacea Records to develop new talent, resulting in multiple major label signings for artists across various genres. He also honed his skills working with top-tier producers like The Matrix in Los Angeles. A pivotal moment came when he began collaborating with Dustin Bates, leading to the formation of Starset, a platinum-selling rock band. Trust has been a key contributor to Starset's success, co-writing numerous tracks and contributing to their orchestration and engineering. Simultaneously, he discovered and nurtured Morgan Wallen's talent, co-writing and producing the EP that launched Wallen's meteoric rise to fame.

Beyond artist development, Trust has composed music for major sports broadcasts, including the Super Bowl, NFL, PGA, and NCAA events, and even scored and mixed the Netflix documentary "WESTSIDE VERSUS THE WORLD." His versatility and dedication to music have solidified his position as a respected figure in the industry.