Big Loud Presents Songs & Daughters
• Big Loud Records announced the launch of Songs & Daughters, a new, female-focused label in partnership with ACM Award-winning songwriter Nicolle Galyon, who will serve as President of Songs & Daughters, and the label’s flagship artist is gifted singer/songwriter Madison Kozak. The stated mission of Songs & Daughters “is to be a music home for female creatives that nurtures the art (the song) and the artist (the daughter).”
“The heart behind Songs & Daughters is to be rooted and liberated at the same time,” said Galyon. “For me, this role is an extension of something I already am — and that’s a mother. I hope to nurture the song, I hope to nurture the daughter, and I hope that the artists matter just as much as the music that we’re making. Songs & Daughters is a bigger way to tell young female creatives, ‘yes you can.'”
Big Loud Partner Seth England remarked, “Nicolle Galyon has become a beacon to what this community is all about. I’ve watched first-hand how she has encouraged young artists to be confident, to be themselves, and — most importantly — never be afraid to speak their truth. It’s been our vision to eventually create unique and strategic partnerships with like-minded professionals. Nicolle is ready to take the next step in her professional journey, and Big Loud couldn’t be more thankful she chose us to be her partner.”
Kozak is a 22-year-old native of Ontario, Canada who attended Nashville’s Belmont University and is currently signed to Big Loud’s publishing arm. Kozak said, “It feels full-circle with my background to come from a big family, small town, and then to connect with Nicolle who has the same upbringing. It feels like a very natural step to take with Big Loud. They have been watching from a distance the past year, letting me grow on my own with their help. I’m so grateful for their support and that it’s such a natural flow.”
Kozak will release her first track under the Songs & Daughters banner across all digital platforms this Friday, July 26 — “First Last Name” was co-written by Kozak, Claire Douglas and James Slater.
Pictured, during Monday’s launch party in Nashville, (l-r): Michelle Szeto (Artist Manager, Paquin Entertainment Group), Craig Wiseman (Partner, Big Loud), Stacy Blythe (VP of Promotion, Big Loud Records), Candice Watkins (VP of Marketing, Big Loud Records), Nicolle Galyon (President, Songs & Daughters), Madison Kozak, Patch Culbertson (VP Of A&R, Big Loud Records), Samantha Jervey (Sr. Creative Director, Big Loud Publishing), Seth England (Partner, Big Loud), Tori Johnson (Sr. Director of Creative & Digital, Big Loud), Joey Moi (Partner, Big Loud) [Photo credit: John Shearer / Getty Images for Big Loud]
