Zara Larsson, the Swedish pop star, expresses her empowerment and control after buying back the rights to her master recordings and establishing her own record label, Sommer House. Her fourth album, Venus, is released under this imprint, marking the first fruits of her independent venture. Larsson aims to use her label as an incubator for new talent while continuing to focus on her own career, feeling like a "boss lady" and in control of her musical journey.
A resurfaced clip from 2005 shows Taylor Swift praising Toby Keith for giving her a big break in her career, following news of the country legend's death at 62 after a battle with stomach cancer. Keith signed Swift to his record label when she was just 15, and although he departed from the label in 2006, he still had equity within the company. Swift famously had a falling out with the label in 2018. Keith, known for hits like "Should've Been a Cowboy," sold over 40 million records and was also a stakeholder in Big Machine Records, the label that signed Swift. He battled stomach cancer and spoke openly about his faith and family's support during his illness.
Country music star Morgan Wallen expresses anger after his old record label releases a 10th-anniversary edition of his "Stand Alone" EP with previously unreleased songs against his wishes. Wallen claims the move is "gross" and "greedy," and announces plans to re-record one of the songs and donate $100,000 to help young artists protect their intellectual property. This situation mirrors Taylor Swift's feud with her old label, and Wallen is not taking the release of his old music lightly.
Kesha has reportedly left Dr. Luke's record label, Kemosabe, and her management at Vector Management. This comes after she completed her album obligations earlier this year. Kesha and Dr. Luke reached a settlement in their ongoing lawsuit in June, where Kesha accused him of drugging and sexually assaulting her.
Michael Turner, a full-time musician known as PLVTINUM, has turned his passion for producing lo-fi music into a lucrative side hustle. Under the name Bonsai Beats, Turner and guitarist Mike Bono have earned over $33,000 in the past year from 85 tracks that took just two minutes each to create. The low production cost and simplicity of lo-fi music production make it an accessible side hustle for musicians. Turner's success has led him to launch his own record label, Rebellion Records, with the aim of democratizing the music industry and helping emerging artists.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion announced during an Instagram Live session that she is not currently signed to a label and will be funding her own music projects. She expressed excitement about releasing music on her own and stated that her upcoming album is being funded by her own pockets. Megan Thee Stallion has been involved in a legal battle with her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, for over two years, claiming an unfair record deal and unpaid royalties.
Kelly Clarkson revealed that she has a "bad vibe" with her hit song "Since U Been Gone" because her record label lied to her about being able to write the lyrics, only to find out they had already been written. Clarkson expressed frustration with the label's deception and questioned why they would lie to her. Despite the negative experience, she has learned to separate her personal feelings and still performs the song on tour. Clarkson was surprised to learn that music producer Clive Davis had written about her in his memoir, as she had previously responded to his version of events as "misinformation" and "memory lapses."
Country singer Jimmie Allen has been dropped by his record label, BBR Music Group, after facing a second sexual assault allegation. The first lawsuit, filed in May, accused Allen of sexual trafficking, battery, and assault. The second lawsuit was filed by a woman who said Allen secretly filmed her on his phone during a sexual assault. Allen denies the allegations and says the relationship with his day-to-day manager was consensual. Allen's career had been skyrocketing, with him being the first Black artist to launch his career with a No. 1 single on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 2018.
Country singer Jimmie Allen has been dropped by his record label, BBR Music Group, after a second woman accused him of sexual assault. The woman, identified as "Jane Doe 2," filed a federal lawsuit claiming that Allen sexually assaulted her in a Las Vegas hotel room. Another woman, Allen's former manager, had previously filed a lawsuit accusing him of rape and sexual abuse. Allen was dropped from the 50th CMA Fest lineup after the first lawsuit was filed.
Country music singer Jimmie Allen has been dropped by his recording label, BBR Music Group, after two lawsuits were filed against him accusing him of sexual assault and harassment. The label reportedly suspended its relationship with Allen after the first lawsuit was filed in May. Allen denies the allegations and has vowed to mount a vigorous defense. Allen was nominated for a best new artist Grammy in 2022 and became the second Black musician to win the best new artist CMA Award in 2021.
Country singer Jimmie Allen has been dropped by his record label, BBR Music Group, following a second sexual assault allegation. The first lawsuit, filed in May, accused Allen of sexual trafficking, battery, and assault. The second lawsuit, filed on Friday, was filed by a woman who said Allen secretly filmed her on his phone during a sexual assault. Allen denies the allegations and says the relationship with his day-to-day manager was consensual. Allen made history as the first Black artist to launch his career with a No. 1 single on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 2018.
Country singer Jimmie Allen has been dropped by his record label, BBR Music Group, as he faces a second sexual assault allegation. The Wisconsin Valley Fair has also removed him from their 2023 grandstand lineup. Two lawsuits have been filed against Allen, including one by his former day-to-day manager who alleges he raped her and that his management team failed to protect her from his predatory behavior. Allen denies the allegations and intends to mount a vigorous defense.
Country singer Jimmie Allen has been hit with a second lawsuit alleging sexual assault, less than a month after Allen's manager filed a suit against him for rape. Allen's second accuser, identified as Jane Doe 2, filed a lawsuit Friday in Tennessee demanding a jury trial while claiming that the musician filmed a sexual encounter she had with him secretly, without her consent. Allen denied the claims in the previous lawsuit, alleging the relationship was consensual. Both lawsuits follow Allen and his wife Alexis Gale announcing in April that they're separating – and have a baby on the way.
Country singer Jimmie Allen has been dropped by his record label, BBR Music Group, after a second allegation of sexual assault was made against him. The anonymous woman has sued Allen for assault and battery in a Tennessee district court, claiming he filmed their sexual encounter without her consent. This comes after Allen was sued for sexual assault and harassment by his former manager last month. Allen has denied the allegations and intends to mount a vigorous defense to protect his reputation.
Jimmie Allen has been dropped by BBR Music Group after a second woman sued him for sexual assault. The country singer was previously put on suspension by label, as well as his agency and manager, in the wake of being sued by his former female manager for sexual assault and battery. Allen denied the claims from his ex-manager that he raped and sexually abused her over the course of 18 months, calling the allegations “not only false, but also extremely damaging.” Allen had been one of the most promising performers in modern-day country music, but his career has been on a standstill with news of the allegations.
