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15 Country Stars Who Battled Their Own Record Labels: The High-Stakes World of Country Music’s Business Disputes

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In the world of country music, it is not uncommon for singers to find themselves in legal battles with their record labels over business disagreements. However, the situation becomes particularly uncomfortable when an artist has to face off against their own record label.

This situation occurs more frequently than one might expect. Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley both experienced prolonged conflicts with their respective music labels.

A number of country singers, including Toby Keith, Kenny Rogers, LeAnn Rimes, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and others, have had disputes with their record labels, which they resolved either through legal proceedings or outside of court.

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

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

Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker

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