Sony Music Nashville has announced the signing of artist Ross Ellis to its roster. Born and raised in Louisiana, Ellis is a BMI writer signed to Big Deal Music for publishing, and is booked by WME.

“I’m so excited to join the Sony Music Nashville family. When I moved to this town five years ago, I was broke, had written maybe five songs and didn’t know a soul on music row,” shared Ellis. “Now with an army of personal and professional support behind me, I’m ready for what comes next on this crazy journey. And yes, that includes new music very soon!”

Seen here before adjourning to manager George Couri's luxury whiskey ranch are (l to r, back row): Triple 8 Management’s Rachelle Roundtree; Sony Music Nashville SVP Legal & Business Affairs Angie Magill, COO/EVP Ken Robold, SVP A&R Taylor Lindsey, EVP Promotion & Artist Development Steve Hodges, (front row) Triple 8 Management’s Couri, Ellis, Sony Music Nashville Chairman & CEO Randy Goodman and EVP A&R Jim Catino.

Photo: Matthew Berinato