Sandlot/Atlantic Outpost’s rising star Stella Lefty has signed with Nashville-based Make Wake Artists for management representation. The new partnership pairs Lefty with the powerhouse artist management company behind Country superstar Luke Combs, signaling another major leap forward for one of Country’s most exciting newcomers.

At Make Wake, Lefty will be managed by founder and CNO (Chief Navigation Officer) Chris Kappy and managing partner Sophia Sansone, who bring extensive experience in developing enduring careers and guiding artists to global success. Launched in 2015, the company boasts a formidable roster including genre-spanning stars like Jon Bellion, Flatland Cavalry, and Dylan Marlowe, among others. A full-service partner that operates according to its Fans.F1rst. philosophy, Make Wake provides comprehensive support across creative development, release strategy, touring, brand partnerships, and much more.

“Make Wake Artists has been built on the belief that great artist management is about far more than managing what’s happening today—it’s about having the experience, relationships, infrastructure and vision to build careers that last with their fans,” said Kappy, founder and CNO (Chief Navigation Officer) of Make Wake Artists. “Stella’s connection to her fans reminds me of Luke’s fan connection very early on… It is real!!! When artists and fans connect in that way, magic happens. We’ve spent years proving that we know how to identify opportunities, build global strategies and surround our artists with the right team at the right time. Stella has the talent, authenticity and drive to build something truly special, and our team is committed to helping her realize that potential. We know what it takes to navigate every stage of an artist’s career, from developing the foundation to competing at the highest levels of the business, and we couldn’t be more excited of Make Wake being behind Stella as we build the next chapter of her career together.”

Pictured (L to R): Stella Lefty and Sophia Sansone at Strummingbird Festival in Australia 

The signing arrives during a momentous run for Lefty, whose smash single “Boston” claimed the No. 1 spot on both the Country Aircheck/Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts. Along with becoming the third-fastest debut single by a solo female Country artist to hit No. 1 in the Mediabase era, “Boston” made Lefty the first solo-billed female whose debut single has spent more than one week at No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart since Gretchen Wilson’s “Redneck Woman” (2004) and one of only six solo-billed females ever to hold a debut No. 1 for multiple weeks.

With over 557 million global streams to date, “Boston” also soared to No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100. Hailed by NPR as a “bright, summery mood-lifter,” the blockbuster hit appears on Lefty’s debut album Long Way Home — an August release that debuted at No. 1 on Spotify’s Top Albums Global and USA Charts. Fresh off a two-week run in Australia for Strummingbird Festival (a multi-city Country music extravaganza), she’ll soon embark on her debut headline tour — a SOLD-OUT North American run with stops in major cities like Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, New York, Boston, Nashville, and Chicago. For more info on all upcoming live dates, visit stella-lefty.com.

In addition to Make Wake for management, Lefty is represented by Sweet Talk Publicity for publicity, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for booking, Livelihood Music Company for publishing, and Sandlot/Atlantic Outpost as her record label.

ABOUT STELLA LEFTY:
Stella Lefty has quickly made her mark as one of music’s most magnetic new voices, connecting with Country and Pop audiences alike through an irresistible collision of raw emotion and undeniable hooks. Her early release “Thinking ‘bout You” generated millions of streams before her smash single “Boston” launched her onto the global stage, reaching No. 1 on Country radio in record-setting time. Also a No. 2 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, “Boston” appears on her debut album Long Way Home (Sandlot/Atlantic Outpost), an August 2026 release that debuted at No. 1 on Spotify’s Top Albums Global and USA Charts. Along the way, Lefty has earned three 2026 MTV VMA nominations, made her Grand Ole Opry and Jimmy Kimmel Live! debuts, performed at major festivals like Lollapalooza, and toured alongside Mumford & Sons, Jessie Murph, Cameron Whitcomb, and more. iHeart Country praises her for “proving she's more than an artist to watch — she's an artist having a moment,” as Lefty continues a breakout year with sold-out headline dates around the world.

ABOUT MAKE WAKE ARTISTS:
Make Wake Artists is a Nashville-based artist management company representing a roster of award-winning talent, including country superstar Luke Combs. Founded in 2015 by Chris Kappy, who became Combs’ manager that same year, the company is built on a Fans.F1rst. philosophy and a willingness to challenge the traditional management model. As a full-service partner, Make Wake supports artists across release strategy, creative development, touring, content planning, brand partnerships, merchandise, and more. The team approaches every day with a G.A.F. (Give A F#ck) attitude, helping artists build sustainable careers on their own terms.

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