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15 Country Stars Who Battled Their Own Record Labels: The High-Stakes Wars of Country Music

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In the competitive realm of country music, it is not uncommon for artists to find themselves embroiled in legal battles with their record labels. However, the situation becomes particularly awkward when a singer has to fight against their own record label.

It occurs more frequently than one might expect. Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley both experienced prolonged 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 also faced battles with their respective record labels, both within and outside of the courtroom.

Continue reading to discover which celebrities emerged as winners and which ones faced defeat.

Images: These country music artists battled against their own record labels themselves.

Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker

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