Sony/ATV has renewed its worldwide publishing deal with Becky Hill. So that's nice.
"I feel incredibly privileged to continue our partnership with the one and only Becky Hill", says Sony/ATV UK President David Ventura. "It is a pleasure to work with an all-round songwriter and artist who naturally encompasses a new generation of undeniable talent".
"Becky's work ethic is unparalleled", he goes on. "She hasn't stopped releasing new music and continues to make people dance and sing around the world. No one can resist her voice and it's no wonder she has had numerous singles top the charts. We are beyond THRILLED here at Sony/ATV to remain her publisher for years to come and through the release of her album next year".
Hill adds: "I've been working in the industry for nearly nine years now, and my ambitions have remained just as strong as they were at eighteen. Having David and Sony/ATV believe in me and my passion for songwriting from the very beginning, and still to this day, means the world to me".
"Having a new deal that reflects our hard work over the years is very humbling", she continues, "and I can't wait to work even harder over the years to come".
Come on now, have a little rest, I say. Anyway, the deal comes as Becky Hill's hard-working singing voice is all over the McDonald's Christmas advert. Although that's with a cover of Alphaville's 'Forever Young', which Sony/ATV has no stake in. So congratulations and Merry Christmas to Downtown Music Publishing!