Industry Signings: Diamond Eye Music, Lamon Records, Battle Artist Agency

SESAC Writer Signs with Diamond Eye Music

SESAC-affiliated singer/songwriter Nicolette Hayford has signed with Diamond Eye Music for publishing representation. Hayford, a Nashville-based artist, has collaborated with writers including Jeff Silbar, Ken Johnson and Andi Zack, and is currently writing and performing around the U.S.

Pictured (L-R): SESAC’s Tim Fink, Diamond Eye Music’s Chris Burch, Hayford, Diamond Eye Music’s Alyssa Adams, SESAC’s Shannan Hatch and Diamond Eye Music’s Molly Lins. Photo: Peyton Hoge

Lamon Records Adds Buddy Jewell To Roster

Buddy Jewell

Singer-songwriter Buddy Jewell has signed with Nashville-based Lamon Records. Jewell has plans to record a classic country album in 2015, working with Lamon Records’ producer and CEO Dave Moody.

“When Dave first approached me, it was like he was reading my mind… it was meant to be,” Jewell says. “I’d been toying with the idea of doing a classic country cover project and had actually begun picking out material in advance. One of the tunes I was strongly considering was George Hamilton IV’s “Abilene” written by songwriting legend J.D. Loudermilk. I’ve ALWAYS loved that tune. While talking to Dave, I became aware of Mr. Hamilton’s and Mr. Loudermilk’s friendship with the Moodys and Lamon Records. That helped to seal the deal for me.”

More than a decade ago, Jewell was the first winner of reality television show Nashville Star. He earned a deal with Columbia Records and charted on country radio with “Sweet Southern Comfort” and “Help Pour Out The Rain.”

Battle Artist Agency Signs Country Traditionalist Moe Bandy

Moe Bandy

Moe Bandy has signed a booking agreement with Battle Artist Agency, joining a roster that includes The Bellamy Brothers, Williams & Ree, Eddy Raven, Mickey Gilley, Earl Thomas Conley, and Gene Watson.

Bandy has several shows slated for coming weeks, including a March 18 show at The Nashville Palace.