{"id":239303,"date":"2025-09-04T20:33:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T19:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/?p=239303"},"modified":"2025-09-05T11:40:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T10:40:29","slug":"big-machine-label-group-bolsters-international-team-as-nashville-headquartered-company-celebrates-20th-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/big-machine-label-group-bolsters-international-team-as-nashville-headquartered-company-celebrates-20th-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Machine Label Group bolsters international team as Nashville-headquartered company celebrates 20th year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) has revealed a series of promotions and a new hire within its international division.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alex Hannaby, Iren Coutiel, Roxanne Gwillam-Kelly, and Flo Myerscough-Harris<\/strong> have taken on elevated roles, with<strong> Cary Dal-Lago<\/strong> joining as the newest team member.<\/p>\n<p>In the press release announcing the news, BMLG noted that the all-female team will continue to lead the label\u2019s international efforts across key markets, including the <strong>UK<\/strong>, <strong>Australia,<\/strong> and beyond.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The news marks the continued expansion of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/scooter-braun-sells-ithaca-holdings-to-hybe-formerly-big-hit-entertainment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HYBE America-owned<\/a> company, which has also recently been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/jobs\/company\/big-machine-label-group\/#job-listings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recruiting for<\/a> a Director, Business &amp; Legal Affairs and Director, Audience Development in Nashville.<\/p>\n<p>The expansion of the International team also marks a significant milestone as the company celebrates its <strong>20th Anniversary<\/strong> and <strong>10<\/strong> <strong>years<\/strong> since the launch of <strong>Big Machine UK.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">      <div class=\"mb-advert__incontent\">      <div class=\"mb-advert mb-advert__tweeny hidden-xs hidden-ms hidden-sm\" data-loaded=\"no\" data-sizes=\"992 1200 1440\" data-name=\"628x90 Sponsor banner #5 (992+1200+1440)\" data-params=\"dfp_sponsor5_628\" id=\"dfp_sponsor5_628\"><\/div>      <div class=\"mb-advert mb-advert__banner mb-advert__banner--inline hidden-xs hidden-sm hidden-md hidden-lg\" data-loaded=\"no\" data-sizes=\"480\" data-name=\"468x60 Sponsor banner #5 (480)\" data-params=\"dfp_sponsor5_468\" id=\"dfp_sponsor5_468\"><\/div>      <div class=\"mb-advert mb-advert__mobile mb-advert__mobile--inline hidden-ms hidden-md hidden-lg\" data-loaded=\"no\" data-sizes=\"320 768\" data-name=\"300x50 Sponsor banner #5 (320+768)\" data-params=\"dfp_sponsor5_300\" id=\"dfp_sponsor5_300\"><\/div>      <\/div>      <\/p>\n<p>Recently elevated to include VP, International Marketing &amp; Operations, in addition to her role as Head of UK, Alex Hannaby has been instrumental in accelerating BMLG\u2019s global expansion while significantly boosting the UK\u2019s role in its international success, achieving consistent growth in revenue under her leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Hannaby also devised and coordinated the launch of the UK\u2019s first official Country music radio chart \u2013 an industry-first that elevated the genre\u2019s visibility across the region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">      <div class=\"mb-advert__incontent\">      <div class=\"mb-advert mb-advert__spu\" data-loaded=\"no\" data-name=\"300x250 Sponsor MPU #1\" data-params=\"dfp_spu1\" id=\"dfp_spu1\"><\/div>      <\/div>      <\/p>\n<p>In just the past 18 months, Hannaby and her team have driven BMLG singles from artists like <strong>Riley Green, Thomas Rhett, and Jackson Dean<\/strong> to No.1 on Country radio in the UK and Australia.<\/p>\n<p>Their strategic campaigns have led to notable achievements including <strong>Carly Pearce\u2019s<\/strong> sold-out UK tour and upcoming performance at the <strong>Opry 100<\/strong>, as well as <strong>Dolly Parton\u2019s<\/strong> career-best debut for <em>Rockstar<\/em>, which landed Top 5 chart positions in both the UK and Australia.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;This next phase of advancement and collaboration allows us to build on the momentum we\u2019ve created and unlock even more opportunities for our roster around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Alex Hannaby<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to take on this expanded role as Big Machine continues to grow internationally,\u201d said Hannaby.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s an exciting next chapter, and I\u2019m looking forward to continuing to champion our incredible artists on a global scale. This next phase of advancement and collaboration allows us to build on the momentum we\u2019ve created and unlock even more opportunities for our roster around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">      <div class=\"mb-advert__incontent\">      <div class=\"mb-advert mb-advert__spu\" data-loaded=\"no\" data-name=\"300x250 Sponsor MPU #2\" data-params=\"dfp_spu2\" id=\"dfp_spu2\"><\/div>      <\/div>      <\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, in the International team, Senior International Digital &amp; Commercial Manager <strong>Iren Coutiel<\/strong> started her career as a label intern with BMLG in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>In her expanded role, she will now lead content strategy, influencer marketing, advertising, D2C initiatives, and DSPs across all international markets, driving the label&#8217;s global presence and digital growth.<\/p>\n<blockquote><figure class=\"mbw-articlepic mbw-articlepic--right\"><a class=\"link-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/files\/2015\/09\/Screen-shot-2015-09-09-at-11.09.10.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/files\/2015\/09\/Screen-shot-2015-09-09-at-11.09.10.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"image-set\" data-title=\"Scott Borchetta\"><img  alt=\"Scott Borchetta\" title=\"Scott Borchetta\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/files\/2015\/09\/Screen-shot-2015-09-09-at-11.09.10-80x49.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/files\/2015\/09\/Screen-shot-2015-09-09-at-11.09.10-80x49.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/files\/2015\/09\/Screen-shot-2015-09-09-at-11.09.10-160x98.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/files\/2015\/09\/Screen-shot-2015-09-09-at-11.09.10-320x195.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/files\/2015\/09\/Screen-shot-2015-09-09-at-11.09.10-418x255.jpg 418w, https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/files\/2015\/09\/Screen-shot-2015-09-09-at-11.09.10-648x396.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/files\/2015\/09\/Screen-shot-2015-09-09-at-11.09.10-836x511.jpg 836w, https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/files\/2015\/09\/Screen-shot-2015-09-09-at-11.09.10-1296x792.jpg 1296w\" data-sizes=\"auto\"><i class=\"fas fa-search-plus magnifying-glass-icon\"><\/i><\/a><\/figure><p>\u201cFrom the onset of Big Machine Records, a global focus was a must, and our UK-based team has led the way in building the Country format, not only in the UK, but all across Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Scott Borchetta,\u00a0BMLG<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>International Marketing &amp; Promotions Manager <strong>Roxanne Gwillam-Kelly, <\/strong>meanwhile, has played a key role in BMLG\u2019s International department for more than four years, leading what BMLG calls &#8220;innovative, globally focused campaigns&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Her expanded responsibilities include overseeing projects in the UK and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>After joining BMLG in 2021, International Marketing &amp; Promotions Manager <strong>Flo Myerscough-Harris<\/strong> expands her role from overseeing select projects in the UK to include other international territories.<\/p>\n<p>BMLG\u2019s latest addition to the international team, International Label Intern <strong>Cary Dal-Lago<\/strong>, brings &#8220;a global perspective to her work,&#8221; according to BMLG.<\/p>\n<p>A recent graduate of the University of Westminster with a Master&#8217;s in Music Business Management, she previously spent her time creating concert-focused content at Your Culture, capturing live performances, and curating engaging visuals for social media. Dal-Lago will assist on all global BMLG projects moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom the onset of Big Machine Records, a global focus was a must, and our UK-based team has led the way in building the Country format, not only in the UK, but all across Europe,\u201d added BMLG Founder, Chairman &amp; CEO Scott Borchetta.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey consistently find new ways to expand our footprint and drive revenue with incredible passion, execution and creativity!\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Founded in 2005 by Borchetta, <strong>BMLG<\/strong>\u00a0<a class=\"link-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/big-machine-label-group-and-its-taylor-swift-albums-acquired-by-scooter-brauns-ithaca-holdings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">was acquired<\/a>\u00a0by Scooter Braun\u2019s Ithaca Holdings in 2019. The entirety of Ithaca, including BMLG and Braun\u2019s SB Projects, was then\u00a0<a class=\"link-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/scooter-braun-sells-ithaca-holdings-to-hybe-formerly-big-hit-entertainment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired by South Korea\u2019s HYBE<\/a>\u00a0in a $1.05 billion deal in 2021.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"il\">Today, Big<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Machine<\/span>\u00a0Label Group encompasses\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Big<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Machine<\/span>\u00a0Records, The Valory Music Co., Nashville Harbor Records &amp; Entertainment, and publishing company\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Big<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Machine<\/span>\u00a0Music.<\/p>\n<p>The BMLG artist roster includes Tim McGraw, Sheryl Crow, Thomas Rhett, M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce, Rascal Flatts, Lady A, Riley Green, Carly Pearce, Justin Moore, Brett Young, The Band Perry, Brantley Gilbert, Midland, RaeLynn, Jackson Dean, and Aaron Lewis; plus rising talents Braedon Barnhill, Caroline Jones, and Chase McDaniel.<\/p>\n<p>It also includes Cole Goodwin, Greylan James, LECADE, Mackenzie Carpenter, Marfa, Mae Estes, Noah Hicks, Preston Cooper, Ryan Hurd, Shaylen, Something Out West, The Cadillac Three and The Jack Wharff Band.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BMLG reveals series of promotions and a new hire within its international division<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":239313,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[2997],"class_list":["post-239303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-big-machine-label-group"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/239303","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=239303"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/239303\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":239370,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/239303\/revisions\/239370"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/239313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=239303"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=239303"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=239303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}