Hailey Benedict Signs With Big Loud & Local Hay Records

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Pictured (L-R, back row): Paul Biro (President / Operating Partner, Sakamoto Agency / GPS Management), Sara Knabe (SVP of A&R, Big Loud Records), Brianne Deslippe (SVP of Global Marketing & Strategy, Big Loud Records), Austen Adams (COO, Big Loud), Joey Moi (Partner / Producer / President of A&R, Big Loud), Seth England (Partner / CEO, Big Loud), Patch Culbertson (EVP / GM, Big Loud), Stacy Blythe (EVP of Radio Promotion, Big Loud Records), Jeff Tanner (SVP of Business Affairs, Big Loud), Teresa Chance (Co-Owner, GrassRoots Promotion / GPS Management). (L-R, front row): Tera Lee Flaman (GM, GPS Management), Dallas Smith, Hailey Benedict, Scott Cooke (President, Local Hay Records), Nancy Tunick (Co-Owner, GrassRoots Promotion / GPS Management). Photo: Jessie Addleman

Big Loud Records and its Canada-based, Dallas Smith-founded Local Hay Records have signed Hailey Benedict to a record deal. She has also inked a global publishing deal with Big Loud Publishing/Local Hay.

Benedict first started her journey at 14 when Keith Urban pulled her on stage for a spontaneous performance in front of a sold-out arena, drawing international attention and instantly putting her into the spotlight. Last year, the singer-songwriter won the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition. This past summer she performed on the main stage in her hometown at Big Valley Jamboree. She currently boasts 250,000 followers on TikTok and has earned a CCMA Award for Interactive Artist of the Year. At this year’s CCMAs, she is nominated for Breakthrough Artist.

“I’m ecstatic to begin this new chapter with such an incredibly creative and dedicated team that shares my vision for my songwriting, artistry, and career,” shares Benedict. “After a decade as an independent artist, it was crucial for me to partner with a record label that aligns with my values and passion for music. I truly believe I’ve found the perfect home with Big Loud and Local Hay. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to every single person who has supported and championed my music and journey throughout the years. This would not be possible without your support, and I can’t wait to see what is to come next.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Hailey to our team,” says Scott Cooke, President of Local Hay Records. “Hailey has the drive, talent, and passion you dream about in a new artist. The sky is truly the limit.”

“Hailey wowed us in our first meeting with quality songwriting, heartfelt storytelling, and an unwavering authenticity that we could not ignore,” adds Sara Knabe, SVP of A&R, Big Loud Records. “Things My Mama Says’ is a special song, and our entire team is honored to share it with the world while we proudly welcome Hailey to Big Loud.”

Benedict will release her first single through the label “Things My Mama Says” on Oct. 4. The track features sincere advice and wisdom from a mother and a daughter’s acknowledgement of its impact despite her hesitancy to follow it.

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