Capitol Christian Music Group

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Capitol Christian Music Group
Parent companyEMI (1992–2013)
Universal Music Group (2013–present)
Founded1976
FounderBilly Ray Hearn
Distributor(s)Capitol Music Group
(in North America)
Virgin EMI Records
(in the United Kingdom)
GenreChristian music, contemporary Christian music, Christian rock, gospel
Country of originUnited States
LocationBrentwood, Tennessee, U.S.
Official websitecapitolchristianmusicgroup.com

Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) (formerly known as EMI Christian Music Group) is an American music group that, since 2013, is under the ownership of Universal Music Group. It is based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Capitol CMG is in the Christian Gospel music industry.[1]

Capitol CMG is a company whose assets include such labels as Sparrow and ForeFront Records as well as the industry's distribution company and a publishing company.

History

The music group was founded by Billy Ray Hearn in February 1976 as Sparrow Records. Sparrow was acquired by EMI in 1992.[2] Formerly known as EMI Christian Music Group, Capitol CMG is a division of Capitol Music Group, which is now a Universal Music Group company.

The company's roster features names in the Christian and gospel communities, among them

.

Labels

See also

  • Christian record labels
  • EMI
  • List of record labels

References

  1. ^ "About - Capitol Christian Distribution". www.capitolchristiandistribution.com. Archived from the original on July 8, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  2. Independent.co.uk
    . October 1, 1992. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "About". CCMG Publishing. March 11, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  4. ^ "President of Capitol CMG Publishing Eddie Degarmo to Retire". Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  5. ^ Darden, Bob (April 2, 1994). "Gospel Lectern". Billboard.

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