Scott Borchetta On CNBC Power Lunch

Big Machine Label Group CEO Scott Borchetta does an artful two-step as CNBC ask him right at the top of the interview if he has plans to sell to Sony and for how much? “I talk to people all the time,” Borchetta smiles. “We’ve created a winning culture here…” Borchetta appeared as a guest on [...]

NEWS FLASH!!! via our friends at Music Row

According to Bloomberg.com’s Andy Fixmer (11/8), Sony is actively negotiating to purchase Big Machine Records, founded by Scott Borchetta in 2005 and home to Taylor Swift. Valuations discussed in the article place the label group at around $200 million. According to the article, “Negotiations are at an early stage and an agreement may not be [...]

Martina Signs With Republic Nashville

After 18 years with RCA/Sony, it was officially announced this morning that Martina McBride has signed with Republic Nashville. Her new label association was announced by Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta and Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen with McBride in the Rotunda of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “Dreams do [...]

TAYLOR SWIFT’S THIRD CD, SPEAK NOW

Taylor Swift’s 3rd CD, SPEAK NOW is to be released  on October 25. The highly-anticipated third studio album by Taylor Swift will be released worldwide on October 25th, Taylor herself announced this afternoon during a web chat with her fans. Entitled SPEAK NOW, the album will be released on Big Machine Records and contains 14 tracks, [...]