Industry Signings: Webster PR, Word Music Publishing, Music Mill

Public relations company Webster & Associates has signed TG Sheppard, Jim Ed Brown, and LoCash Cowboys to the firm’s roster. Brown is best known for the songs “Pop A Top” and “Southern Coming.” He is currently touring, and serves as host of syndicated program Country Music Greats Radio Show. Sheppard has garnered several chart-toppers during his career, including “Last Cheaters Waltz” and “Party Time.” LoCash Cowboys released the singles “Here Comes Summer,” You Got Me” and “Keep In Mind.” They have co-written songs for Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Colt Ford, and others.

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Stephen Cristian with his team and family.

Anberlin frontman Stephen Cristian has inked a long-term publishing deal with Word Music Publishing. As part of Anberlin, he has sold more than 1 million records; their single “Feel Good Drag” was certified gold by the RIAA. Cristian will continue his work on side project Anchor & Braille and will continue writing after Anberlin wraps their farewell world tour in November.

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Pictured (standing L-R): Ray Horton, Head of Publishing, A&R; Jack Key, Chief
Executive Officer; Jeff Brothers, Creative Director, Head of Operations. (Seated) Larry Fleet

Nashville’s Music Mill, established in 1999 by Harold Shedd, Jack Key and Jeff Brothers, has signed Larry Fleet. The firm will handle all aspects of his release, including production, distribution, sales, booking, marketing and management. “Larry came to us a songwriter,” says Key. “We were blown away by the depth and integrity of his songs. There was just this sense of believability in his voice. We knew right away that he had something special.” Fleet’s debut single, “Damn This Storm,” from his five-song EP, has been released to radio.