Jake Owen & Keith Gale Launch GCE Records, Signs Styles

Jake Owen and industry veteran Keith Gale have launched Good Company Entertainment Records (GCE Records). This venture is an extension of their Good Company Entertainment, the home base for Owen’s artist management.

The independent label and artist services arm, based in Nashville, aims to provide all-encompassing services, offering independent newcomers and established artists the opportunity to leverage one-stop, turnkey resources and solutions.

“From music creation to release, we work closely alongside each artist to establish a plan specific to their needs,” shares Gale, Good Company Entertainment’s Managing Partner. “GCE Records is an alternative model to introduce artists and new music. Providing key services similar to that of the traditional record label, but dissimilar to the label structure in various facets, our artist partners and their teams have the creative freedoms to remain true to their unique brand of music that sets them apart.”

The first signing under the GCE Records imprint is Styles, also known as Styles Haury. Styles has celebrated a No. 1 hit with “Country On,” recorded by Luke Bryan, as well as cuts from Craig Morgan and Craig Campbell. The singer-songwriter will release a self-titled, six-song EP on Friday, Aug. 30 with distribution from CmdShft.

“I’m swinging the bat as hard as I can, and with the GCE Records team behind me, I feel like I can stand in the batter’s box with a stronger chance to hit a home run,” says Styles.

“Our dedicated team has the passion and experience to position talented independents for a successful music release and garner momentum to take him or her to a meaningful tier level (perhaps a stair-step to a record deal) with a competitive edge in an ever-changing environment,” adds Gale.