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Signings: Southern Crossroads, Big Ride, and More

March 8, 2012/by Freeman

Songwriter Greg Becker has signed a publishing deal with Pat Finch and Southern Crossroads Music Publishing. His songs have sold more than 20 million units worldwide and have been recorded by Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts, and Meatloaf.

Southern Crossroads also signed songwriter Ann Marie, who moved to Nashville at the age of 19 to pursue her musical career. She has begun sharing her music with a larger audience, including opening for Dierks Bentley, Josh Turner, Thompson Square and more.

(L-R): ASCAP's LeAnn Phelan, Greg Becker, Southern Crossroads Music Publishing's Pat Finch, ASCAP's Mike Sistad. Photo: Anna Maki

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Big Ride Entertainment has announced the signing of Texas-born country artist Craig Wayne Boyd for label services and management. The company will also soon release Boyd’s debut single “I Ain’t No Quitter” to country radio.

“We are very pleased with the addition of Craig to our label. After seeing Craig live, we knew he was a perfect fit for what we are doing at Big Ride,” says Big Ride Records President Kim Leiske.

(L-R) Seated: Wayne Halper, Craig Wayne Boyd, GrassRoots Promotion's Teresa Johnston, Jerry Duncan Promotions' Jerry Duncan; Standing: Big Ride's Jake Leiske and Kim Leiske, Jerry Duncan Promotions' Lisa Smoot. Photo: revolution PR

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Danni Leigh has signed with Cody Entertainment for exclusive booking, with the firm’s president Phil Smallwood serving as the responsible agent. Leigh has released four albums over her career including 29 Nights (Decca), A Shot of Whiskey and a Prayer (Monument), Divide and Conquer (Audium), and Masquerade of a Fool (AGR). She is currently in Nashville working on songs for her new release.

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(L-R): Russell, Cupit Records Sr. VP Dan Hagar

Cupit Records has signed Dave Russell, and is releasing his new single “Where The Money Goes” to radio.

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