Category 5 inks Jerrod Niemann

Niemann's first single, "I Love Women (My Momma Can't Stand)" from his debut album will be released in February. There was no word on when a full-length CD would be out.

Raymond Termini, President of Category 5 said, "Jerrod is the perfect addition to our roster, country fans are going to love this guy. He is not only a great singer and writer but he commands the stage in what I like to refer to as a 'high energy hoe down'."

A Kansas native, Niemann is perhaps most well known for the hit single "Good Ride Cowboy," which he co-wrote with Brooks. He is also a co-writer on Brooks' single "That Girl is a Cowboy," as well as having cuts by artists Neil McCoy, Julie Roberts and Jamey Johnson. As an entertainer, Niemann has opened for such artists as Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Tracy Lawrence, Gary Allan, Eric Church, Jason Aldean and Josh Turner.

The label also has Travis Tritt and Sammy Kershaw.