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'''Midas Records''' was an American independent [[record label]] specializing in [[country music]] and [[contemporary Christian music]]. It was founded in August 2005 by Ron Clapper, [[Keith Follesé]] and Brad Allen.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/stories/2005/08/22/daily35.html?jst=s_cn_hl|title=Midas Records Nashville launches |date=26 August 2005|work=Nashville Business Journal|accessdate=23 June 2010}}</ref> The label partnered with New Revolution not long after opening.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allbusiness.com/5486606-1.html|title=New Revolution Happening at Midas Records Nashville.|date=20 June 2006|work=Business Wire|accessdate=23 June 2010}}</ref> In 2008, the label underwent a restructuring which resulted in [[Adam Gregory]] being promoted by [[Big Machine Records]] while maintaining affiliation with Midas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i074bfb9c1a9902f7669ccb86a4285932|title=Midas Nashville Restructures, Gregory Finds New Home|last=Tucker|first=Ken|date=31 July 2008|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=23 June 2010}}</ref>
'''Midas Records''' was an American independent [[record label]] specializing in [[country music]] and [[contemporary Christian music]]. It was founded in August 2005 by Ron Clapper, [[Keith Follesé]] and Brad Allen.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/stories/2005/08/22/daily35.html?jst=s_cn_hl|title=Midas Records Nashville launches |date=26 August 2005|work=Nashville Business Journal|accessdate=23 June 2010}}</ref> The label partnered with New Revolution not long after opening.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allbusiness.com/5486606-1.html|title=New Revolution Happening at Midas Records Nashville.|date=20 June 2006|work=Business Wire|accessdate=23 June 2010}}</ref> In 2008, the label underwent a restructuring which resulted in [[Adam Gregory (singer-songwriter)|Adam Gregory]] being promoted by [[Big Machine Records]] while maintaining affiliation with Midas.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i074bfb9c1a9902f7669ccb86a4285932|title=Midas Nashville Restructures, Gregory Finds New Home|last=Tucker|first=Ken|date=31 July 2008|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=23 June 2010}}</ref>


==Former artists==
==Former artists==
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*[[Emerson Drive]] ([[Big Machine Records|Valory]]/Midas)
*[[Emerson Drive]] ([[Big Machine Records|Valory]]/Midas)
*Lindsey Grant
*Lindsey Grant
*[[Adam Gregory]] ([[Big Machine Records|Big Machine]]/No Strings Attached/Midas)
*[[Adam Gregory (singer-songwriter)|Adam Gregory]] ([[Big Machine Records|Big Machine]]/No Strings Attached/Midas)
*[[Rush of Fools]]
*[[Rush of Fools]]
*[[Whiskey Falls]]
*[[Whiskey Falls]]
*[[Jon Wolfe]]
*[[Jon Wolfe]]

==Current artist==
*[[Billy Currington]]


==Weather Channel compilations==
==Weather Channel compilations==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.midasrecords.com Official site]
*[http://www.midasrecords.com Official site]


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Latest revision as of 18:36, 27 December 2024

Midas Records
Founded2005 (2005)
FounderRon Clapper
Distributor(s)Koch Entertainment
GenreCountry, Christian
Country of originU.S.
LocationNashville, Tennessee

Midas Records was an American independent record label specializing in country music and contemporary Christian music. It was founded in August 2005 by Ron Clapper, Keith Follesé and Brad Allen.[1] The label partnered with New Revolution not long after opening.[2] In 2008, the label underwent a restructuring which resulted in Adam Gregory being promoted by Big Machine Records while maintaining affiliation with Midas.[3]

Former artists

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Weather Channel compilations

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The Weather Channel released The Best of Smooth Jazz and Smooth Jazz II compilations under the Midas label.

References

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  1. ^ "Midas Records Nashville launches". Nashville Business Journal. 26 August 2005. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  2. ^ "New Revolution Happening at Midas Records Nashville". Business Wire. 20 June 2006. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  3. ^ Tucker, Ken (31 July 2008). "Midas Nashville Restructures, Gregory Finds New Home". Billboard. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
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