May 14, 2024

BUZZED-ABOUT JOINT VENTURE ADDS SEASONED TEXAS MUSIC VETERAN TO HEAD OPERATIONS ON THE GROUND IN AUSTIN

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Big Loud Texas announces today Brendon Anthony as Vice President of the imprint, effective immediately. Based in Austin, Anthony will oversee the Texas operation across label functions, working hand in hand with Big Loud Texas’ co-founders Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall, as well as key members of the Big Loud Records team.

“I am very proud to join the amazing team at Big Loud and look forward to working with Miranda and Jon to create something truly special in Big Loud Texas,” Anthony says. “Being a part of growing and supporting the Texas music industry has been my focus for over 25 years and I am thrilled to continue that effort by joining Big Loud Texas.”

“We’re so proud to have Brendon join us at Big Loud Texas,” shares Lambert. “He is as passionate as we are about the Texas music scene and has knowledge that will benefit artists in so many ways.”

“Not only does he bring years of knowledge of the Texas music industry and culture to the table,” Randallnotes, “but his legendary and respected musicianship has given him firsthand experience in touring and recording, and a deep understanding of what Texas music artists need in a record label. We are lucky to have him.”

Brendon Anthony most recently served as Director of the Texas Music Office, the agency within the Office of the Governor tasked with overseeing policy related to the Texas commercial music industry. In his role, Anthony helped music industry partners navigate their entry into the Texas market, and set the agenda for business development within the music sector statewide. Anthony served as the link between the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism’s executive staff, private sector music industry businesses, and non-governmental music organizations and trade associations.

During his tenure as Director, Anthony created the Music Friendly Texas Communities program in 2016, a first-of-its kind organization which today helps connect over 60 markets throughout the state and establishes best practices for economic development and support of local music industry stakeholders by fostering connections between higher education, non-profit partners, and real-world business opportunities. Anthony was instrumental in the creation of BMI Texas (2019) and the Texas Music Incubator rebate program which supports music venues in Texas with over $20 million in tax rebates.

Before his tenure with the Texas Music Office, Anthony served as Head of E-Commerce and Artist Relations for ONELIVE Media, a direct-to-fan e-commerce partner for global brands, managing relationships with artists like Beyoncé, Willie Nelson, Mötley Crue, and more.

Additionally, Brendon is a longtime touring and recording musician who understands firsthand the deep connection between Texas and Nashville.

“We’re so proud to have Brendon as part of the Big Loud Texas team,” Big Loud COO Austen Adams adds. “With his experience and vast knowledge on all things Texas music, he’s the perfect partner to help realize Jon and Miranda’s vision for this new venture. We are honored to be part of his story and excited to see what this next chapter brings.”

Announced in November, Big Loud Texas is an imprint by artists for artists established out of respect for the culture of Texas music, that aims to expand upon its legacy, and bring Texas music to the world.

ABOUT BIG LOUD TEXAS
Founded in 2023 by Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall in partnership with Big Loud Records, Big Loud Texas is the newest imprint within the Big Loud conglomerate, adding to the music company’s head-turning success story. Signing flagship artist Dylan Gossett alongside Mercury Records / REPUBLIC, the imprint aims to identify, cultivate, and promote Texas musicians on a global scale. Lambert and Randall, alongside the Big Loud Records team, are directly involved with signing and developing artists for the Big Loud Texas roster, where Randall serves as President of A&R while also contributing his expertise as a producer.

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