label news

Alabama-born Blaster Records recording artist Allison Veltz releases her debut single, the upbeat "Bright Side," to Country Radio this week. Newly signed to the label, Veltz has been hard at work on her debut album Allison's Wonderland. Get the full scoop about the single, her producers and more here!

Today the Big Machine Label Group (Big Machine, Republic Nahshville Valory Music Co.) announced the launch of a fourth label under their brand, Dot Records. Get the full scoop about the new record label here!

In a bit of news that isn't unsurprising to fans who've been following Joe Nichols career as of late, the artist and his longtime record label home (for 10 years or so), Show Dog-Universal, have parted ways. Read on to see some of Joe's thoughts and more about the parting.

With two records under his belt for the indie label Madjack Records, Cory Branan was recently signed to respected country/roots label Bloodshot Records and is set to release his debut album for the label, titled Mutt, in the spring. Read on to find out more info!

With all of her apperarances on award shows, TV shows and movies as of late as a vocalist, it was inevitable that some label somewhere would offer to sign Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow to a recording contract, like Atlantic Records has reportedly

After over 20 years with Arista Nashville, country music superstar Alan Jackson has parted ways with the company. The speculation will now begin on where Alan will end up as he obviously is looking to continue recording country music. We have an idea of where he'll go.

With their single "Pray For You" rising the country charts, Jaron and the Long Road to Love started gaining notice from the major labels in Nashville and New York because of their independent success.  What major label did they settle on?

Sony Nashville announced yesterday that Gretchen Wilson has departed from her long-time record label Columbia/Nashville. Now, a day later, she has annoucned intentions to open her own label and release "I Got Your Country Right Here" on it.

Perhaps the third time will be the charm. James Stroud announced the opening of Stroudavarious Records. The first artist to be signed by the label is Darryl Worley, who was with Stroud at the old DreamWorks Nashville label.