I'm the CEO of Big Machine Records. I've worked with artists like Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts — here's a day in my life.

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Scott Borchetta.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Scott Borchetta, the 63-year-old CEO and chairman of Big Machine Label Group, based in Nashville. It's been edited for length and clarity.

Chris Stapleton ticket prices: Cheapest and most expensive seats for his 2026 tour

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Chris Stapleton performs onstage during the 59th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee

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Taylor Swift performs at Madison Square Garden on August 27, 2009 in New York City.
Taylor Swift performs at Madison Square Garden on August 27, 2009 in New York City.

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Kacey Musgraves at the 2014 CMA Awards.
Kacey Musgraves at the 2014 CMA Awards.

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A complete timeline of Dolly Parton's inspiring life and career

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Dolly Parton in 1978 and in 2022.

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How to buy Chris Stapleton tickets: Remaining dates and prices compared

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Chris Stapleton at the 60th Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the Ford Center at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas

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How Lainey Wilson's style has evolved, from animal-print suits to sheer bell bottoms

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Lainey Wilson attends Charlize Theron's 2024 Africa Outreach Project party in Universal City, California.

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Behind the scenes of Kemo Sabe, where celebrities pay up to $900 for custom cowboy hats

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Kemo Sabe is a luxury Western apparel store known for its pricey, custom ranch hats.

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Country star Thomas Rhett says traveling without his wife helps him be a better husband and dad

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Rhett said that traveling alone helps him be a better husband and father.

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How to buy Chris Stapleton tickets: Dates and prices compared for 2024 concert tour

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Chris Stapleton at the Grammys in 2022.
Chris Stapleton at the Grammys in 2022.

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