Rising Country star Hailey Benedict has signed a recording deal with Dallas Smith's Local Hay Records, an imprint of Big Loud Records.
The singer-songwriter has also signed a global publishing deal with Big Loud Publishing / Local Hay. Benedict revealed the news over the weekend on stage in Toronto at Billboard Canada's Women in Music event, which celebrated influential and trailblazing women of the music industry.
“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. 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,” says Benedict.
“We couldn't be more excited to welcome Hailey to our team. Hailey has the drive, talent, and passion you dream about in a new artist. The sky is truly the limit,” shares Scott Cooke, President of Local Hay Records.
Benedict will mark her next chapter with the release of single ‘Things My Mama Says', which will be released on 4th October 2024. It is available to pre-add and pre-save now.
“Hailey wowed us in our first meeting with quality songwriting, heartfelt storytelling, and an unwavering authenticity that we could not ignore,” adds Big Loud Records SVP of A&R, Sara Knabe. “'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.”
2023 was a monumental year for Benedict, culminating in her victory at the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition. This summer, she fulfilled a lifelong dream by performing on the main stage at Big Valley Jamboree, her hometown festival where she has been a lifelong attendee. Benedict's quarter-million-strong following on TikTok helped earn her a CCMA Award for Interactive Artist of the Year, and she enters this year's CCMAs with a nomination in the Breakthrough Artist category.
