Alan Jackson, Sony Records Announce Split
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Alan Jackson and his record label, Sony Music Nashville, are splitting.
The label released a short statement Thursday thanking Jackson for "their long association and many hit records achieved as a result of that association." The release called it "an amicable parting."
The 52-year-old singer has spent most of his recording career on the Sony-owned Arista Nashville imprint, signing a contract in 1989 and releasing his first album in 1990. The partnership has yielded dozens of No. 1 hits for the traditional country singer, the 2003 Country Music Association entertainer of the year.
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The Sony statement says Jackson has delivered "his final recordings" to the label but does not elaborate.
Spokesman Chris Melancon says the label has no further comment.