Carly Pearce Makes Major Career Move
“The horizon looks exactly how it’s supposed to,” she says.
Photo Courtesy of Carly Pearce
Carly Pearce is stepping into a new chapter in her career after signing with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s Stoney Creek Records imprint.
The GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM Award-winning artist joins the label following a long run with Big Machine Label Group and, more recently, a brief stint with the newly launched Blue Highway Records.
“Signing with BMG feels less like turning a new page and more like finding the best next chapter. I am incredibly grateful to be surrounded by a team that truly hears my voice and matches my ambition. The horizon looks exactly how it’s supposed to,” Pearce shared in a statement.
“Carly is one of the most authentic and compelling voices in our format, and we’re beyond excited to welcome her to the recorded side of our family, having been cheering her on from our publishing side for years. Her artistry, vision and connection with fans is unparalleled, and we can’t wait to support this next creative chapter,” JoJamie Hahr, EVP, Recorded Music, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, added.
Pearce’s manager, Scott Borchetta, Founder and Chairman, Borchetta Entertainment Group, also shared, “When I approached Jon and JoJamie about this opportunity, their excitement and passion for Carly was immediate and unmistakable and they wasted no time in making her feel right at home. For me, to be back in business with Jon and JoJamie is a genuine homecoming. They were both instrumental in the launch and early success of Big Machine’s Valory Music Company and I’ve watched them turn BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville into a powerhouse. We couldn’t be more confident in what’s ahead for Carly.”
The news comes as Pearce is making waves with her latest single, “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay,” and on the heels of a standout week at CMA Fest in Nashville where she was spotlighted as an Artist of the Day, leading a panel on the CMA Close Up Stage and connecting with fans at Carly’s Closet, her fifth annual benefit supporting the CMA Foundation. She also took the stage at Nissan Stadium, Billboard Live at Category 10, SiriusXM’s Music Row Happy Hour, and Spotify House, delivering performances across multiple festival hotspots.
Beyond the music, she spent time giving back by mentoring students at GRAMMY Camp in Nashville, where she offered advice and answered questions for aspiring artists and future music industry professionals.
Backstage at Nissan Stadium, Pearce spoke with Country Now about her new music, sharing that she had been dropping “Easter eggs” for fans throughout the week during her various CMA Fest appearances.
“The album, it’s the most honest music I’ve ever made. It is me celebrating being a woman and being in the best season of my life,” she added.
Carly Pearce is next slated to perform in Woodstock, Georgia on June 13.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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