NASHVILLE, TENN. – Big Loud Records — the top country label for five consecutive years (according to Billboard) — has appointed Stacy Blythe and Jordan Pettit as Co-Presidents. Blythe, who joined Big Loud Records in 2015 and has proved integral in building the history-making powerhouse label from ground zero to goliath-status, transitions from her current role as EVP of Promotion, effective immediately. Pettit is set to transition from his role as Vice President of Artist & Industry Relations for Opry Entertainment Group where he played a critical role in expanding the organization’s programming strategy. He will begin in his new position at Big Loud Records on February 2. Both Blythe and Pettit will report directly to Big Loud Partners Seth England, Joey Moi and Craig Wiseman.
Together, Blythe and Pettit will oversee all label operations — including artist development, A&R, promotion, marketing, merch, strategic planning and special projects — as Big Loud enters its most ambitious and globally focused era to date. The leadership expansion marks a defining moment for Big Loud Records as it continues to trailblaze new paths in modern country music. As part of her new role, Blythe will continue to lead the Big Loud Records promotion team.
“Stacy’s impact on Big Loud has been felt from the beginning — her dedication, vision and leadership have shaped our culture and our success in profound ways,” says England. “As she steps into this new role, it feels like a win for everyone who has grown alongside her. At the same time, we’re thrilled to welcome Jordan, whose experience and relationships across the industry bring fresh energy and perspective to our team. This combination of homegrown leadership and new expertise positions Big Loud for an incredible future.”
“Stepping into the role of Co-President is an exciting next chapter, and I’m deeply grateful to Seth, Joey and Craig for their continued belief in me, as well as the trust of our artists and team,” says Blythe. “Doing this alongside Jordan feels full circle — we started in the industry together, and this moment is especially meaningful. Big Loud Records has always been built on bold ideas, deep relationships, and a true artist-first mindset, and forward focus will be on strengthening alignment across the company as we continue to grow. I’m proud of what we’ve built together and energized by where we’re headed.”
Pettit adds, “I have long admired Seth, Craig, Joey, Stacy and the entire Big Loud team for the strength of the Big Loud brand and its cultural impact in Nashville and around the world. Over the years, Big Loud has consistently allowed me to feel like part of the family and am truly honored to now join this industry-leading organization. I am thankful to the partners for this opportunity to support the team at Big Loud and its exceptional roster of artists and creatives.”
ABOUT STACY BLYTHE
Leading Big Loud Records in achieving 35 No. 1 singles in ten years of business, Stacy Blythe is a vital part of the ever-changing game of radio promotion with over 15 years of proven experience under her belt. As EVP of Promotion, she and her team secure and maximized airplay for the label’s next-level roster – Morgan Wallen, Lauren Alaina, HARDY, ERNEST, Ashley Cooke and more – becoming the No. 1 Country Airplay chart share label in 2025 for the third time in Big Loud’s history. Blythe’s unparalleled expertise and relationships continue pushing the label to new heights on airwaves globally – including breaking the record with Wallen for most No.1s in a year on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with five submissions. Blythe was awarded the top honor for SVP-VP/Promotion at the 2025 and 2023 CRS/Country Aircheck Awards with prior nods National Dir. Promotion and Regional Promotion and has been named to the Country Aircheck Power 31 multiple times. She has also been recognized as a Billboard 40 Under 40 honoree, Billboard Country Power Player, as well as a Billboard Women in Music executive. She has helped build Big Loud Records from the ground up after driving regional promotion at Republic Nashville, launching the careers of country stars Florida Georgia Line and The Band Perry. The Pittsburgh, Penn. native is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with other notable career stops at Category 5 Records, 1720 Entertainment and Stoney Creek Records.
ABOUT JORDAN PETTIT
Jordan Pettit serves as Vice President of Artist & Industry Relations for Opry Entertainment Group. He has been responsible for guiding Opry Entertainment Group’s programming strategy for the Grand Ole Opry, while providing support to other OEG businesses (Ryman Auditorium, ACL Live, Ole Red, Category 10, & WSM-AM), as well as oversight of artist development initiatives including the coveted Opry NextStage program. Pettit is an alumni of Vanderbilt University and brings twenty-years of experience working in the Nashville music community, including prior roles in radio promotion at Warner Music Group, Sony Music Nashville, Universal Music Group, and Universal South/Show Dog. Throughout his career, he has worked with artists such as Dan + Shay, Gretchen Wilson, Joe Nichols, Kid Rock, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, Sugarland, Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, and many others.
ABOUT BIG LOUD RECORDS
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Big Loud Records’ head-turning success story began in 2015. Counting over 75 billion global audio streams, 35 No. 1 U.S. country airplay hits, 54 No. 1 country hits across international territories, three history-making Billboard Hot 100 all-genre No. 1s, over 150 RIAA certified titles, and more, the Big Loud Records roster is home to genre standouts Ashley Cooke, Chandler Walters, Charles Wesley Godwin, Cody Lohden, Coleman Jennings, Dallas Smith, Dylan Gossett, ERNEST, Hailey Benedict, HARDY, HIXTAPE, Jake Worthington, Kashus Culpepper, Lauren Alaina, Lauren Watkins, MacKenzie Porter, Miranda Lambert, Morgan Wallen, Owen Riegling, Rhys Rutherford, Stephen Wilson Jr., The 502’s, The Droptines, Thelma & James, Timmy McKeever and Zandi Holup. Big Loud Records was honored as the No. 1 Billboard Hot Country Songs Label in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 + 2025, the 2022, 2023, 2024 + 2025 MusicRow Label Group of the Year and was named Platinum Labelat the 2021, 2023 + 2025 CRS / Country Aircheck Awards. Big Loud was also the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Label of the Year in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and CCMA Record Company of the Year in 2023 and 2024.
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