RaeLynn Returns to Valory Music / Big Machine

Singer-songwriter RaeLynn has signed with the Valory Music Co., marking a return to the company where “The Voice” veteran launched her career as a hitmaker.

Her first release under the new deal, “Heaven Is a Honky Tonk,” is due out Friday, May 9 on Valory in partnership with Red Van Records/ Jonas Group Entertainment via Big Machine Label Group. The singer scored a platinum single in 2014 with “God Made Girls” and her 2017 album “WildHorse” topped Billboard’s country charts.

(Pictured L-R, front row: Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta, RaeLynn, Valory Music’s George Briner (L-R, back row): Jonas Group Entertainment’s George Kreis, Jonas Group Entertainment’s Kevin Jonas, Jonas Group Publishing’s Leslie T. DiPiero, Valory Music’s Ashley Sidoti.)

“I’ve been intrigued by RaeLynn since the very first time I saw her on ‘The Voice,’” said Big Machine Label Group chairman-CEO Scott Borchetta. “It’s now come full circle as her energy is infectious, her determination unwavering, and she’s brought us the absolute best music of her career. Welcome home, Rae!”

“I couldn’t be more excited to be coming back home to Big Machine Label Group,” RaeLynn added. “Having both Scott Borchetta and Kevin Jonas Sr. covering all corners of my career is a dream come true! Kicking things off with ‘Heaven Is A Honky Tonk’ makes it even sweeter; it’s bold, it’s country, and it’s 100% me. I am more inspired and grateful than ever because of this new music and team!”

Written by RaeLynn, Lauren Hungate and Caroline Watkins, “Heaven Is a Honky Tonk,” RaeLynn made her debut as a co-producer, working with Aaron Gillespie, known for his work as drummer with the metal band Underoath.