Label Announces New Imprint, ‘Plowboy Legacy,’ Creates ‘Need More Artist Management’ Company
and Names Ben Ewing General Manager of Plowboy Records and Need More Artist Management
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Marking five years since establishing Plowboy Records, President Shannon Pollard is announcing Ben Ewing as General Manager for the label, as well as the creation of a new imprint, Plowboy Legacy, and Need More Artist Management company. Plowboy Legacy will possess a roster of acts who helped to shape the foundation of modern country and rock music. Need More Artist Management will specialize in managing established artists, specifically those who produce their own recordings and actively tour in support of their music.
“This is a great time for independent artists and labels to unite and create important, memorable music that matters,” said Pollard. “Ben understands the fine balance between art and commerce and I am excited to partner with him to reenergize our current catalog and build our future.”
Since its inception, Plowboy Records has established an eclectic roster of artists and created a multi-genre recording catalog of alternative rock, Americana, classic country and folk titles. One of label’s first releases was a tribute to Country Music Hall of Famer and grandfather of Pollard, Eddy Arnold. Titled You Don’t Know Me:Rediscovering Eddy Arnold, the project established the label’s reputation and brand to “Respect the Unexpected” with re-recordings of Arnold’s hits featuring the voices of artists like Jason Isbell and Frank Black of the Pixies. Current releases for Plowboy Records include projects by Paul Burch, Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, The Kentucky Headhunters and Blackfoot Gypsies. Plowboy Records is distributed by Select-O-Hits in the U.S. and Canada and by Proper Distribution in Australia and Europe.
“I look forward to working with Shannon in continuing the legacy of Eddy Arnold and exposing the world to great artists, past and present, of American made music,” said Ewing.