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Ivey Leighton Announces Management Partnership with Music Industry Veteran Jay Franze
New partnership launches with debut single “Good Girl,” new website, and an ambitious plan for the pop-rock artist’s next chapter
CINCINNATI / NASHVILLE — August 2026 — Emerging pop-rock artist Ivey Leighton has officially partnered with music industry veteran Jay Franze, who will serve as Leighton’s manager as she prepares to introduce her music to a growing audience.
The partnership marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Leighton, with the team hitting the ground running through the upcoming release of her first single, “Good Girl,” the launch of a new official website, and a broader strategy focused on developing her music, brand, audience, and career.
Leighton is carving out her own space in modern pop-rock with music built around emotion, honesty, and the thoughts that tend to linger long after a moment has passed. Describing her music simply as “songs for overthinkers who never forget,” she brings a deeply personal perspective to a sound that balances vulnerable songwriting with the energy and edge of contemporary pop-rock.
Her first single, “Good Girl,” will serve as the opening statement for that vision.
“From the first time I heard Ivey and started learning more about who she is as an artist, I knew there was something worth building,” said Franze. “She has a clear point of view, a natural ability to connect through her writing, and, most importantly, she has something to say. My job isn’t to change who she is, it’s to help build the team, strategy, and opportunities that allow more people to discover it.”
Franze brings decades of experience across the music and entertainment industries, with a background spanning artist development, recording, production, live entertainment, marketing, media, and business leadership. His career has included work with artists such as Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Jr., Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, and Phil Vassar, along with extensive experience working with independent artists and emerging talent.
For Leighton, the new management partnership provides an opportunity to build her career from the beginning with a clear direction while remaining authentic to the artist and songwriter she wants to become.
“This is about building something that lasts,” Franze added. “We’re starting with ‘Good Girl,’ but that song is only the beginning. We have a lot planned, and I’m incredibly excited for people to meet Ivey Leighton and hear what she has been creating.”
Alongside the release of “Good Girl,” Leighton will unveil a new official website (iveyleighton.com), providing fans and industry professionals with a central destination for new music, videos, photos, news, live appearances, and future announcements.
Ivey Leighton’s debut single, “Good Girl,” will be released on September 1, 2026, and will be available across major streaming platforms, marking the first official release of this exciting new chapter in her career.
About Ivey Leighton
Ivey Leighton is an emerging pop-rock recording artist and songwriter creating music for overthinkers who never forget. Blending emotionally honest songwriting with a modern pop-rock edge, Leighton turns the thoughts, relationships, questions, and moments that are difficult to leave behind into songs that feel personal, immediate, and relatable.
Her debut single, “Good Girl,” marks the beginning of a new chapter as she prepares to introduce her music to listeners everywhere.
About Jay Franze
Jay Franze is a music industry professional, author, producer, engineer, media personality, and artist manager with decades of experience spanning the recording industry, live entertainment, artist development, marketing, and business leadership. Throughout his career, Franze has worked with established and emerging artists and has built a reputation around combining creative development with the business strategy necessary to build sustainable careers.
Through his management work, Franze focuses on developing artists authentically, building the team, brand, strategy, and opportunities around what makes each artist unique.
Media & Industry Inquiries
Management: Jay Franze
Artist: Ivey Leighton
For interviews, media opportunities, booking, partnerships, and additional information, please contact Ivey Leighton’s management. (jayfranze.com)
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