Primary Wave Music forms the Sun Label Group, which brings labels including Sun Records, Gaither Music, Green Hill Music, Rural Rhythm and emeraldwave by Green Hill under one unified umbrella.
Paul Sizelove will serve as President of Sun Label Group.
According to the announcement, each label will retain “its unique structure, personality and respective teams.”
In addition to leading Sun Label Group, Sizelove will continue to lead day-to-day operations as president of Gaither Music Group.
Blake Davis will also continue as General Manager of Green Hill Music.
According to the announcement, Sun Label Group is “deeply rooted in the rich history of its brands” and its comprehensive music history “spans 160 years.”
The announcement added: “This merger not only honors the past, but also sets the stage for exciting new music experiences and platforms.
“As part of Primary Wave Music, Sun Label Group is committed to weaving together the past, present and future of the various labels that make up the group.
“This requires carefully protecting each brand’s heritage while injecting new energy into the future to ensure its legacy continues to grow.”
Primary Wave acquired the legendary Sun Records, which includes the masterworks of Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis, for $30 million in 2021.
Primary Wave partnered with Gaither Music Group in 2019.
“With Paul as President of Sun Label Group, we are ushering in a new era of innovation and collaboration.”
Dominic Pandiscia, Primary Wave Music/Sun Label Group
Dominic Pandiscia, Chief Strategy Officer of Primary Wave Music/Sun Label Group, said: “With Paul taking over as President of Sun Label Group, we are ushering in a new era of innovation and collaboration.
“His extensive network of partners and relationships will be invaluable as we continue to expand our reach and influence in the music industry. We are incredibly excited about Paul and the potential this represents for the entire group is huge!”
“When we formed Sun Label Group, we stood at the crossroads of musical heritage and innovation. This collaboration is not only about celebrating the 160th anniversary of an extraordinary sound, but also about the birth of this extraordinary sound. It is about creating a place where music can be A future that continues to inspire, connect and evolve.
Paul Sizelove, Sun Label Group
Paul Sizelove added: “With the establishment of Sun Label Group, we stand at the crossroads of musical heritage and innovation.
“This collaboration is about more than celebrating 160 years of extraordinary sound; it’s about creating a future where music continues to inspire, connect and evolve.
“Our rich legacy at Sun Records, Gaither Music, Green Hill Music, Rural Rhythm, and Green Hill’s emeraldwave is just the beginning. The future of music begins here, and we look forward to creating new art, expanding our reach, and adapting to people’s ongoing Changing the way you enjoy music while developing new partnerships.
According to the announcement about the launch of Sun Label Group, various projects will be launched in Sun Label Group next year.
At Sun Records, this includes mileage From “Blues Master” and five-time Grammy nominee Ruthie Foster, silver city From singer-songwriters Amy Helm, Melissa Etheridge I’m Not Broken: Topeka Correctional Facility Live, Lean on neon lights Works by Shawna Thompson from Thompson Square, and ZZ Ward’s upcoming blues project.
Gaither Music, the legendary music company founded by Bill and Gloria Gaither, will distribute Basethe upcoming album from “The Voice” Season 12 winner Chris Blue; sunday schoolthe Tommy Sims-produced The Voice Jordan Smith Season 9 winning gospel album; a new recording from the Grammy-nominated Grand Ole Opry and Gospel Music Hall of Fame member The Isaacs; and Christian music New record by artist Joseph Habedank, I am free.
Several recordings will be accompanied by television and DVD specials for the label’s growing YouTube channel, which has been viewed more than 3.5 billion times to date.
Green Hill Music, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, will present the work of David Arkenstone Fairy tale fantasy. Meanwhile, Green Hill’s emeraldwave has just launched Get out of confusionIt is the first ambient album by Eric Hilton of Thievery Corporation, and has launched further projects through his collaboration with ENDEL.global music business
