The Neal Agency Signs Preston Cooper

Ahead of the release of his debut album, Preston Cooper has signed with The Neal Agency for booking. Toledo Talkin’ is due out May 30.

“It’s such an honor to see my name on The Neal Agency’s roster,” Cooper said in a statement. “I came to town hoping to work with good people and that’s exactly what I found at The Neal Agency. Brian, Ryan, Austin and that entire team are rockstars.”

Essential Broadcast Media describes Preston as “the biggest voice to ever hail from the tiny town of Fredericktown, Ohio,” as well as “a potent force of nature, drawing comparisons to icons like Chris Stapleton and Bob Seger.”

Six months ago Cooper signed a joint publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and The Warren Brothers. Today’s announcement from Essential Broadcast Media details how the 22-year-old artist with soulful and blues-inspired vocals was first discovered in 2023 by the Warren Brothers’ Brad and Brett Warren while playing a corporate gig with them at a Holiday Inn in his home state of Ohio. Brett Warren then connected Cooper with The Neal Agency.

“When Preston came to visit our office, I was instantly struck by how genuine and kind he is. I had the thought beforehand, ‘how can I help this guy achieve his goals?’ Within seconds of him playing his first song, I realized he’s walking around with another superpower – his voice,” TNA agent Brian Carothers said. “Preston singing while strumming an acoustic guitar is stop you-in-your-tracks talent. I know I speak for everyone at The Neal Agency when I say we are beyond grateful to be on his team, and we’re thrilled for the opportunity to support his touring career.”

The Neil Agency general manager Ryan Beuschel added, “Brett called me in the summer of 2024 and was adamant he found someone special I needed to hear,” The Neil Agency general manager Ryan Beuschel said in a statement. “Anytime Brett calls, you listen. His track record speaks for itself. Ernest, Mitchell Tenpenny, among others. He played me the music they recorded with Preston , and I was blown away.”

Cooper started playing guitar as a high school freshman and then found local fame after he joined the US Postal Service post-graduation as “The Singing Mailman” as he’d sing while walking 14 miles each day. The 12-track Toledo Talkin’ was recorded “with an old-school, full-band process,” featuring all but three songs co-written by Cooper. The album promises a “mix of raw, organic Country and edgy Alt Rock.”

Cooper is currently on the road supporting Kameron Marlowe’s “Keepin’ The Lights On Tour” and is upcoming tour plans include joining join Riley Green this summer on select dates of the “Damn Country Music Tour.”

He is managed by Fusion Music Management.