UMG Launches The Core Records
Sir Lucian Grainge, UMG Chairman & CEO, said, “We love building upon our entrepreneurial culture, and are so pleased to welcome Chief and Simon, who have a reputation for identifying some of the industry’s most promising artists. We look forward to helping them grow their roster and drive global success for their artists.”
Tikhman and Zaruk founded TCE in partnership with Live Nation in 2019 as an independent entertainment collective with offices in Nashville and Los Angeles, specializing in talent management, innovative business and strategic partnerships, and advancements in the music, technology, and lifestyle industries. Along with its roster of premier music talent, TCE also develops film and television projects and works with professional athletes.
TCE’s talent roster includes streaming sensation, chart-topping, genre-bending breakout star Bailey Zimmerman; diamond-certified, globally celebrated rock band Nickelback; emerging Country music powerhouse Nate Smith; 12x Billboard chart-topping producer Austin Shawn; award-nominated pop band Valley (UMC/Capitol Records); rising UMG Nashville stars Dillion James and Josh Ross (UMC/UMGN); Country newcomer Rachel Wiggins, and emerging songwriter (and hit collaborator with Bailey Zimmerman) Gavin Lucas. Pictured, (l-r): Zaruk, Grainge & Tikhman [Photo credit: Chris Ashlee]