MCA Launches Gatsby Records
• MCA (Music Corporation of America), and songwriter Jessie Jo Dillon proudly announce the launch of Gatsby Records, a new MCA imprint, with rising Country artist Carter Faith as its first signed act. Faith’s highly anticipated debut album, Cherry Valley will be released on Oct. 3.
Fueled by Jessie Jo Dillon’s steadfast devotion to nurturing the Nashville creative community, the launch of Gatsby Records offers a platform for fearless artists to amplify their voices and aligns with MCA’s commitment to fostering unique, boundary-pushing talent. Carter Faith’s distinctive sound and artistry are part of MCA’s commitment to nurturing groundbreaking voices in country music.
“Like Fitzgerald’s Jay Gatsby, I believe in the ‘green light’ — the unwavering hope of a dream coming true,” said Dillon, Founder & President of Gatsby Records. “This imprint is a home for artists who aren’t afraid to be themselves, sound different and transform. If it’s raw, if it’s beautiful and if it even scares you a little, then it belongs at Gatsby Records.”
Faith remarked, “Cherry Valley is an album that is deeply personal to me, and I’m so grateful to be working with Jessie Jo Dillon and MCA to launch this music on Gatsby Records. Jessie Jo is building this label with heart and with soul — she has a true passion and talent for making sure artists get heard. I’m proud to be working with her and so honored to be the first artist on Gatsby Records.”
Dillon added, “Carter Faith isn’t just a rising voice in Country music — she is a unique storyteller who blends vulnerability with edge. We share a strong creative synergy and vision, and I couldn’t be prouder to work alongside her to bring the world of Cherry Valley to life. I’m so excited for this new venture and deeply grateful to Dave Cobb, Mike Harris and MCA for collaborating with me to bring my lifelong aspiration of Gatsby Records to fruition.”
Mike Harris, President & CEO of MCA, commented, “At MCA, we pride ourselves on not just signing artists but truly building long-lasting, meaningful careers. The creation of Gatsby Records is an extension of that vision. We’re honored to work with an incredible talent like Jessie Jo Dillon, who is not only one of the premiere songwriters in Country music but also a visionary who will push the creative talents of the artists she works with. We’re equally thrilled to have Carter Faith as the first artist to join the imprint — she is truly an immensely talented artist who has an amazing future.”
MCA Chief Creative Officer Dave Cobb added, “I’m beyond excited for the launch and the future of Gatsby Records! Working with Jessie Jo has been an absolute dream; she has the incredible ability to get right down to the heart of a song and really dig deep to protect the artist and their vision.” Pictured, (l-r): Dave Cobb, Carter Faith, Jessie Jo Dillon, and Mike Harris [Photo Credit: Libby Danforth]
