independent record label
An independent record label (or indie label) is a record label that operates without the funding or distribution of major record labels; they are a type of small- to medium-sized enterprise, or SME. The labels and artists are often represented ...
which was started in 1996 by Michael W. Smith. In the fall of 1995, met with Don Donahue, A&R director at
Reunion Records
Reunion Records is a contemporary Christian record label based in Brentwood, Tennessee, that operates under the Provident Label Group. The label was founded in 1982, by Dan Harrell and Mike Blanton.
History
The label was formed by Amy Grant' ...
, to discuss creation of the label.
In 1996,
Word Records
Word Records is a Christian faith-based entertainment company based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is owned by Curb Records, and is a part of Word Entertainment. It is distributed by Warner Records (the former Warner Bros. Records).
History
In ...
bought a minority share of the company.
Imprint
In 2006, Rocketown started the RKT Music imprint label to concentrate on a younger demographic. The first album released was ''Lifegiver'' by Hyper Static Union as a partnership between Rocketown and the Christian rock band
Third Day
Third Day was a Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia during the 1990s. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee (both of whom were the only constant members) and Billy Wilkins. Drummer David Carr was the ...
. Hyper Static Union was signed to a production deal with Third Day's Consuming Fire Productions. Additional releases by RKT include ''Learning to Lose'' by the Turning and
High Flight Society
High Flight Society was an American Christian rock band from Cedartown, Georgia.apt.core
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Shaun Groves
Shaun Groves (born December 27, 1973)ASCAP IPI No. 342981842 Searched by: GROVES DAVID SHAUN under Writers tab is an American Christian singer-songwriter and musician from Tyler, Texas.
Early years
Groves became a Christian in sixth grade, and ...
(active, currently independent)
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High Flight Society
High Flight Society was an American Christian rock band from Cedartown, Georgia.Hyper Static Union (active, with Amplitude Media)
* Geoff Moore
* Reuben Morgan (active, current worship pastor of
Hillsong Church
Hillsong Church, commonly known as Hillsong, is a global charismatic Christian megachurch based in Australia.
The original church was established in 1983 as Hills Christian Life Centre, in Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, by Brian Houston and ...
Chris Rice
Chris Rice is an American singer and songwriter who works in the contemporary Christian music, contemporary folk, adult contemporary and adult album alternative genres. He became a recording artist in 1996 after signing a contract with Rocket ...
(active)
* George Rowe III
* Taylor Sorensen
* The Swift (disbanded in 2006)
* The Turning
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Watermark
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(inactive)
* Wilshire
See also
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List of record labels
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Lists of record labels cover record labels, brands or trademarks associated with marketing of music recordings and music videos. The lists are organized alphabetically, b ...