Home / Business and Economy / Borchetta Departs Big Machine, Brand Lives On
Borchetta Departs Big Machine, Brand Lives On
12 Feb
Summary
- Scott Borchetta is leaving Hybe America's Big Machine Label Group.
- Borchetta founded Big Machine Records in 2005, signing Taylor Swift.
- Hybe America will retain label assets and operate under a new name.
Scott Borchetta, the founder of Big Machine Records, is departing from Hybe America's Big Machine Label Group, where he had been serving as CEO. This transition marks a significant shift for the label that rose to prominence after its founding in 2005.
Borchetta's entrepreneurial journey with Big Machine began in 2005, achieving early success with Taylor Swift's debut album in 2006. Hybe America, which acquired Big Machine's assets in 2021, confirmed Borchetta's departure. The company will retain the label's assets, including its distribution deal and publishing arm.
Hybe America plans to continue operating the label under a new name and will announce new leadership soon. Borchetta expressed gratitude for Hybe's support, stating his intention to advance the Big Machine brand independently. Despite past controversies involving Swift's catalog, Hybe America affirmed its commitment to its artists and its Nashville presence.
