Lyric Street Records
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Lyric Street Records was an American record label
specializing in country music
. The label was part of the Disney Music Group, owned by the The Walt Disney Company
. President Randy Goodman, formerly a general manager for RCA Records
, founded the label in 1997. Among its first signees were Lari White
, John Berry, Aaron Tippin
, SHeDAISY
and Rascal Flatts
.
The label launched a subsidiary label, Carolwood Records, in October 2008. Jessica Andrews
was the first artist signed to this subsidiary label, followed by Trent Tomlinson
(who was formerly signed to Lyric Street proper) and Love and Theft
. Carolwood was shuttered in November 2009, with most of its staff being transferred back to Lyric Street. Love and Theft, Ruby Summer, and The Parks were moved to Lyric Street proper, and Tomlinson returned to it.
On April 14, 2010, Disney Music Group announced the closure of the Lyric Street label. This announcement also stated that Bucky Covington, Kevin Fowler, Tyler Dickerson, and Rascal Flatts would be transferred to other branches of Disney Music Group; in addition, a promotion team managed Covington's and Fowler's singles which were on the charts at the time of the label's closure. By August, Rascal Flatts had transferred to Big Machine Records
.
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
specializing in country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
. The label was part of the Disney Music Group, owned by the The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is the largest media conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into...
. President Randy Goodman, formerly a general manager for RCA Records
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
, founded the label in 1997. Among its first signees were Lari White
Lari White
Lari Michele White is an American country music artist and actress. She first gained national attention in 1992 as a winner on You Can Be a Star, a talent competition which aired on The Nashville Network...
, John Berry, Aaron Tippin
Aaron Tippin
Aaron Dupree Tippin is an American country music artist and record producer. Initially a songwriter for Acuff-Rose Music, he gained a recording contract with RCA Records in 1990...
, SHeDAISY
SHeDAISY
SHeDAISY is an American country music group founded in the late 1980s by sisters Kristyn Robyn Osborn , Kelsi Marie Osborn , and Kassidy Lorraine Osborn from Magna, Utah...
and Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney...
.
The label launched a subsidiary label, Carolwood Records, in October 2008. Jessica Andrews
Jessica Andrews
Jessica Danielle Andrews is an American country music singer. At age 15 in mid-1999, she made her debut on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts with the single "I Will Be There for You", from her debut album Heart Shaped World, released in 1999 on DreamWorks Records Nashville.Andrews...
was the first artist signed to this subsidiary label, followed by Trent Tomlinson
Trent Tomlinson
Trent Tomlinson is an American country music artist. After several failed attempts at finding a record deal, Tomlinson was signed to Lyric Street Records in 2005, with his debut album Country Is My Rock, released in early 2006. This album produced three Top 40 singles on the U.S...
(who was formerly signed to Lyric Street proper) and Love and Theft
Love and Theft (band)
Love and Theft, an American country music duo, is composed of Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson, both of whom sing lead vocals and play guitar. Love and Theft originally formed as a trio, along with Brian Bandas , in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2006...
. Carolwood was shuttered in November 2009, with most of its staff being transferred back to Lyric Street. Love and Theft, Ruby Summer, and The Parks were moved to Lyric Street proper, and Tomlinson returned to it.
On April 14, 2010, Disney Music Group announced the closure of the Lyric Street label. This announcement also stated that Bucky Covington, Kevin Fowler, Tyler Dickerson, and Rascal Flatts would be transferred to other branches of Disney Music Group; in addition, a promotion team managed Covington's and Fowler's singles which were on the charts at the time of the label's closure. By August, Rascal Flatts had transferred to Big Machine Records
Big Machine Records
Big Machine Records is an Independent American record label specializing in country music artists. It was launched in 2005 by former DreamWorks Records executive Scott Borchetta. The label was part of a joint venture between Borchetta and country singer Toby Keith, although Keith dropped his...
.
Former artists
- Jessica AndrewsJessica AndrewsJessica Danielle Andrews is an American country music singer. At age 15 in mid-1999, she made her debut on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts with the single "I Will Be There for You", from her debut album Heart Shaped World, released in 1999 on DreamWorks Records Nashville.Andrews...
(Carolwood) - John Berry
- Sarah BuxtonSarah BuxtonSarah Buxton is an American country music artist, formerly signed to the independent Lyric Street Records...
- Bucky CovingtonBucky CovingtonWilliam Joel "Bucky" Covington III is an American country music singer. He placed eighth on the 5th season of the Fox Network's talent competition series American Idol. In December 2006, he signed a recording contract with Lyric Street Records...
- Billy Ray CyrusBilly Ray CyrusWilliam "Billy" Ray Cyrus is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon...
- Kevin DenneyKevin DenneyKevin Denney is an American country music artist. Signed to Lyric Street Records in 2001, he made his debut on the country music scene with the release of his self-titled album , which produced three chart singles, including "That's Just Jessie", a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles &...
- Tyler DickersonTyler DickersonTyler Dickerson is an American country music artist signed to Lyric Street Records. He released his debut single, "Tell Your Sister I'm Single," to radio in early 2010.-Biography:...
- Kevin FowlerKevin FowlerKevin Fowler is an American Texas Country artist. He has released five studio albums, and has charted three singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including the top 40 hit "Pound Sign "...
- Ashley GearingAshley GearingAshley Gearing is an American country music artist.Ashley Gearing made her chart debut in 2003 with the song "Can You Hear Me When I Talk to You?", which peaked at #36 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts...
- Josh GracinJosh GracinJoshua Mario "Josh" Gracin is a country music singer. A former member of the United States Marine Corps, he first gained public attention as the fourth-place finalist on the second season of the Fox Networks talent competition American Idol.After his elimination from the show, Gracin completed his...
- Kerry HarvickKerry HarvickKerry Harvick is an American country music artist. At age 19, she performed on a local radio show, where she was discovered by Don Light, who signed her to a publishing contract with Cal IV Entertainment. Her first cut as a songwriter was "'Til Nothing Comes Between Us", a Top 20 hit for John...
- Sonya IsaacsSonya IsaacsSonya Melissa Isaacs is an American country and Christian music singer. Isaacs grew up near Morrow, Ohio, and graduated from Little Miami High School in 1992....
- Kortney KayleKortney KayleKortney Wilson is a Canadian country music singer.Wilson grew up in Ayr, Ontario. In 1994, she was performing as Annie with Royal City Musical Productions in Guelph...
- Love and TheftLove and Theft (band)Love and Theft, an American country music duo, is composed of Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson, both of whom sing lead vocals and play guitar. Love and Theft originally formed as a trio, along with Brian Bandas , in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2006...
- MarcelMarcel (singer)Marcel Francois Chagnon is an American country music singer and songwriter known by the singular name Marcel. Signed to Mercury Nashville Records in 2003, he released his debut album You, Me, and the Windshield that year and charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts with the single "Country...
- Brian McComasBrian McComasBrian McComas is an American country music artist. Originally signed to Mercury Nashville Records in 2001, McComas charted two minor singles in 2001 and 2002. A year later, he switched to Lyric Street Records, charting the Top Ten single "99.9% Sure " on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks...
- The Parks
- Rascal FlattsRascal FlattsRascal Flatts is an American country music band that originated in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. Since its inception, Rascal Flatts has been composed of three members: Gary LeVox , Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney...
- Ragsdale
- RushlowRushlowRushlow was an American country music band founded in 2003 by Tim Rushlow, who was originally the lead vocalist of the country music band Little Texas until 1997, when he left for a solo career...
- Deric RuttanDeric RuttanDeric J. Ruttan is a Canadian country music artist from Bracebridge, Ontario. Signed to Lyric Street Records in 2003, he made his chart debut on the U.S. and Canadian country music charts that year with the release of his single "When You Come Around"...
- Sawyer BrownSawyer BrownSawyer Brown is an American country music band founded in 1981 in Apopka, Florida, by five members of country pop singer Don King's road band: Bobby Randall and Jim Scholten , both from Midland, Michigan; Joe Smyth , Gregg "Hobie" Hubbard , and Mark Miller...
- Lisa ShafferLisa ShafferLisa Shaffer is an American country music singer. Formerly signed to Lyric Street Records, she released her debut single, "Just One," in May 2007. The song peaked at number 55 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. She is an alumna of Northern Kentucky University.-Singles:-References:...
- SHeDAISYSHeDAISYSHeDAISY is an American country music group founded in the late 1980s by sisters Kristyn Robyn Osborn , Kelsi Marie Osborn , and Kassidy Lorraine Osborn from Magna, Utah...
- Phil StaceyPhil StaceyJoel Philip "Phil" Stacey is an American singer who first gained national attention on season 6 of the television talent show American Idol. After being eliminated from the competition on May 2, 2007, he was signed to a recording contract with Lyric Street Records...
- Ruby Summer
- Aaron TippinAaron TippinAaron Dupree Tippin is an American country music artist and record producer. Initially a songwriter for Acuff-Rose Music, he gained a recording contract with RCA Records in 1990...
- Trent TomlinsonTrent TomlinsonTrent Tomlinson is an American country music artist. After several failed attempts at finding a record deal, Tomlinson was signed to Lyric Street Records in 2005, with his debut album Country Is My Rock, released in early 2006. This album produced three Top 40 singles on the U.S...
(Carolwood) - Chuck Wagon and the WheelsChuck Wagon and the WheelsChuck Wagon and the Wheels is a country music group with a professional wrestling theme. It was composed of three members: Chuck Wagon , Carl "Cal" Pyle , and Sid Sequin . The group signed to Lyric Street Records in 2000, releasing their album Off the Top Rope that year...
- Lari WhiteLari WhiteLari Michele White is an American country music artist and actress. She first gained national attention in 1992 as a winner on You Can Be a Star, a talent competition which aired on The Nashville Network...
- Dave Wilson