Industry Ink (6/2/14)

Warner/Chappell Music & Buckeye 26 have signed a worldwide publishing agreement with singer/songwriter Jordan Reynolds. Reynolds was a recent winner of the SongTown USA songwriting contest for his song “Love is Like Rain,” co-written with Robyn Collins.

Pictured (Front Row): BJ Hill (W/C), Jordan Reynolds, Wendell Mobley (W/C Songwriter), Karen Harrison-Hite (W/C). Back Row: Blain Rhodes (W/C), Chase Neely (Attorney), Phil May (W/C), Alicia Pruitt (W/C), Travis Carter (W/C), Matt Michiels (W/C)

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Cody Purvis

Buddy Lee Attractions has signed Cody Purvis. He is represented by Buddy Lee’s Joe Lee and David Kiswiney. Purvis’ self-titled, first album was recorded in 2012 and he is currently working on a follow-up.

Purvis says, “I’m so honored to be part of the Buddy Lee family. It’s been my dream for several years now to have my name on their roster. I’ve worked hard to earn their respect and will do everything I can to make them proud. I’m looking forward to our journey together.”

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Heather Adams and Beth Gebhard have joined forces to launch Choice Media & Communications, a boutique media and communications business specializing in lifestyle and entertainment-based projects. The company will offer clients a full range of communications services including public relations, media relations, corporate communications, crisis communications and branding and strategy. Naomi Judd is among the company’s clients. They can be reached at choicepublicity.com.

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Michael Lattanzi

Producer, mix engineer, songwriter Michael Lattanzi has signed an exclusive management representation agreement with Ewing Management. The agreement includes management of Lattanzi’s Latitude Studio in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee.

Lattanzi’s producer and mix engineer credits include LL Cool J, Jewel, Smashmouth, Wyclef Jean and Steve Vai.