Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall—who previously worked together with Jack Ingram on The Marfa Tapes—are pairing up again for the release of their new Big Loud Records imprint, Big Loud Texas. The two will be directly involved in signing new artists and developing acts on the roster, and Randall will serve as President of A&R (artists and repertoire) as well as producer on many new projects.
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“As a teenager chasing my dreams in the honky-tonks of Texas, Nashville seemed so far away,” Lambert said in a press release. “Every time I’m back home I get to hear the incredible talent our state produces, and I feel a responsibility to help get more of those Texas voices heard. I’m really excited to team up with my buddy Jon Randall and Big Loud to do just that. Get ready, y’all–we’re bringing even more Texas to town!”
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Randall also commented on the new project and his love for Texas in the release. “When I was a kid playing in bands and kicking around Texas, I knew that making music was all I wanted to do for the rest of my life,” he said. “Since then, I’ve gotten to play with so many of my heroes produce legends and friends and travel all over the world … but all those roads lead right back home. I feel very blessed to share this full circle moment with one of my best pals, Miranda Lambert, and help some other dreamers chase their song around the world.”
Big Loud Records, which was formed in 2015, is located in Nashville, Tennessee, has been at the forefront of country music production since then. Artists on its roster include Morgan Wallen, Lauren Alaina, HARDY, ERNEST, Larry Fleet, and Charles Wesley Godwin. Big Loud Texas will be located in Austin, Texas.
“I’ve admired what Miranda and Jon have done–both as musicians and as champions of young talent–for many years, so it’s an honor to join forces in this way,” said Big Loud CEO and Partner, Seth England, in a statement. “One of the most important things to us at Big Loud is to align with cultural camaraderie. Texas exudes that spirit and no one knows that better than Miranda and Jon.”
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