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15 Country Stars Who Battled Their Record Labels: Inside the High-Stakes World of Country Music Disputes

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In the realm of country music, it is not uncommon for singers to find themselves in legal battles with their record labels. However, the situation becomes particularly awkward when an artist is fighting against their own record label.

It is a common occurrence that might surprise you. Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley both found themselves engaged in long-lasting conflicts with their respective music labels.

Several well-known country singers, including Toby Keith, Kenny Rogers, LeAnn Rimes, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and others, have had disputes with their record labels. These conflicts have occurred both within and outside of the courtroom.

Continue reading to find out which celebrities emerged as winners and which ones ended up as losers.

Photos: These Country Music Artists Battled Against Their Own Record Labels

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