Nash Icon Records is an American country music
record label established in 2014 by
Big Machine Label Group and
Cumulus Media. Nash Icon Records is located on Music Row in
Nashville, Tennessee. The label launched with country music icon
Reba McEntire
Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955), or simply Reba, is an American country music singer and actress. Dubbed " the Queen of Country", she has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Since the 1970s, McEntire has placed over 100 single ...
.
History
The idea for Nash Icon Records was forged between
Scott Borchetta of Big Machine Label Group and John Dickey of Cumulus Media.
[Cumulus & Big Machine Label Group Launch Country Music Label & Live Events Venture Under 'Nash Icons' Brand. http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/129637/cumulus-big-machine-label-group-launch-country-mus. Retrieved 26 May 2015.] On May 13, 2014, the record company was announced, and on June 18, 2014, Jim Weatherson was hired as the General Manager.
The label is a strategic partnership with Nash Icon, a spin-off of
Nash FM owned by Cumulus Media, and was designed to feature well-known country artists from the last 25 years.
It produces and distributes content for a wide range of country music fans.
Reba McEntire released her single "
Going Out Like That
"Going Out Like That" is a song recorded by American country music singer Reba McEntire for her twenty-seventh studio album, '' Love Somebody'', which was released on April 14, 2015. It was released on January 6, 2015, as the lead single. "Going O ...
" through the label on January 6, 2015. By March, it had broken into the ''Billboard'' Top 40 Country chart. On April 14, 2015, McEntire released her new studio album ''
Love Somebody.'' It debuted at number 3 on the
Billboard Top 200 and became the top-selling country album within a week.
On December 29, 2014,
Martina McBride announced her signing.
Ronnie Dunn signed with Nash Icon on January 12, 2015. In April 2015,
Hank Williams, Jr.
Randall Hank Williams (born May 26, 1949), known professionally as Hank Williams Jr. or Bocephus, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock, blues, and country. He is the son of ...
announced his signing.
Discography
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Reba McEntire
Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955), or simply Reba, is an American country music singer and actress. Dubbed " the Queen of Country", she has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Since the 1970s, McEntire has placed over 100 single ...
- ''
Love Somebody'' (2015), ''
Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope'' (2017)
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Martina McBride - ''
Reckless
Reckless may refer to:
Film and television Film
* ''Reckless'' (1935 film), an American musical directed by Victor Fleming
* ''Reckless'' (1951 film), a Spanish drama film directed by José Antonio Nieves Conde
* '' The Reckless'', a 1965 Itali ...
'' (2016)
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Ronnie Dunn - ''
Tattooed Heart'' (2016)
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Hank Williams Jr. - ''
It's About Time'' (2016)
References
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Record labels based in Nashville, Tennessee
American country music record labels
American companies established in 2014
2014 establishments in Tennessee