Big Machine Records/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment has named industry veteran Allison Jones as executive vice president of A&R.
It follows the launch of a new era for the Big Machine brand, following Scott Borchetta’s departure from Hybe America.
“I’ve worked with Scott since 1997, when we opened DreamWorks Nashville together, and have spent the past 18 years at Big Machine in the trenches making history – with lots of celebrations and core memories made!” said Allison Jones. “I’m incredibly proud of the music we’ve created.
“It’s been an honour to be part of building one of the most impactful and successful labels in the history of the music business. Scott is a true visionary who never settles for anything less than winning. I’m incredibly excited and proud to do it all over again as we rebuild the new Big Machine!”
Big Machine simply would not be what it is today without Allison by my side
Scott Borchetta
“Allison is the consummate A&R executive,” added founder, chairman and CEO Scott Borchetta. “She knows every artist, every song, and every publisher, and is obsessed with being on the sharp end of pop culture. Big Machine simply would not be what it is today without Allison by my side, and I’m so thrilled that we get to continue together in this new season.”
Jones joined Big Machine in 2008 and signed acts including Thomas Rhett, Florida Georgia Line, The Band Perry, Riley Green, Carly Pearce and Midland, while contributing to the development of Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Lady A and Taylor Swift.
Jones now leads all A&R efforts across the roster, which includes Riley Green, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry, Aaron Lewis, Cole Goodwin, The Jack Wharff Band, Greylan James and more.
Prior to joining forces with Borchetta, she served as Toby Keith’s longtime A&R representative for more than a decade, while also supporting the development of his Show Dog Records roster. She later worked closely with Reba McEntire across multiple projects.
Jones also served as head of A&R at multiple labels, including Giant Records, DreamWorks Nashville and Universal Music Group Nashville.
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