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.

John Shearer

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.

The 5 best performances at the 2026 Grammys — and 3 that fell flat

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Lady Gaga and Alex Warren at the 2026 Grammys.
Lady Gaga and Alex Warren at the 2026 Grammys.

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From Bad Bunny to Billie Eilish, celebrities sounded off on ICE at the 2026 Grammys

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Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny at the 2026 Grammys.
Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny at the 2026 Grammys.

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All 22 people who have won an EGOT, the most coveted award in Hollywood

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Steven Spielberg, Viola Davis, and Audrey Hepburn.
Steven Spielberg, Viola Davis, and Audrey Hepburn.

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He's a vocal coach for dozens of A-listers. They taught him that being famous is more taxing than you'd think.

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Eric Vetro with Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande.
Eric Vetro with Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande.

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29 of the most shocking Grammy moments of all time

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Taylor Swift toasted to Kendrick Lamar's many, many wins last year.

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47 of the best albums in history that weren't nominated for album of the year at the Grammys

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Kurt Cobain, Rihanna, and Marvin Gaye.
Kurt Cobain, Rihanna, and Marvin Gaye.

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Can AI replace the humanity of Classical Music?

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I escaped a cult and was homeless and desperate. Chris Martin gave me a piano, and I became a successful musician.

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Jean-Philippe Riopy at his piano

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LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman's go-to gift this Christmas was an AI-generated music album

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Reid Hoffman, an outspoken AI optimist, told a reporter he has gifted AI-generated music to his friends and family.

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