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15 Country Stars Who Took on Their Record Labels: The Battles, The Victories, and The Defeats

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In the world of country music, it is not uncommon for artists to find themselves in legal battles with their record labels over business disagreements. However, the situation becomes particularly tense when a singer takes on their own record label.

It is a situation that occurs frequently, even though one might not realize it. Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley both faced prolonged conflicts with their respective music labels.

Various country singers such as Toby Keith, Kenny Rogers, LeAnn Rimes, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and others have also engaged in battles with their record labels, both through legal means and outside of court.

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

Images: Country music artists who battled against their own record labels.

Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker

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