Leo33 Explained

Leo33
Genre:	Country
Country:	United States
Location:	Nashville, Tennessee

Leo33 is an independent record label founded in 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Background

The record label was founded by Katie Dean and Rachel Fontenot, two former Universal Music Group Nashville senior executives, and has its headquarters in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood of Nashville.^[1] Its name was inspired by the constellation Leo and the long-playing vinyl format.^[1]

It was announced in September 2023, that country artist Zach Top was signed as the label's flagship artist.^[2] "Sounds Like the Radio" was released on January 8, 2024, as Top's debut single and the label's first release,^[3] and was followed by Top's debut album, Cold Beer & Country Music, on April 5, 2024.^[4]

In 2024, the label expanded its roster to include solo country artists Jenna Paulette and Ashland Craft, and Americana and heartland rock band Jason Scott & the High Heat.^{[5] [6] [7]}

Current artists

• Ashland Craft^[6]
• Jenna Paulette^[5]
• Jason Scott & the High Heat^[7]
• Zach Top^[2]

Notes and References

1. Nashville Veterans Rachel Fontenot and Katie Dean Launch Leo33 Label. Jessica Nicholson. April 5, 2023. Billboard. November 29, 2024.
2. Web site: Leo33 Signs Flagship Artist Zach Top. LB Cantrell. September 6, 2023. Music Row. November 29, 2024.
3. Web site: Country Aircheck Weekly January 7, 2024, Issue 891. November 29, 2024. Country Aircheck. November 29, 2024.
4. Web site: Zach Top – Cold Beer & Country Music Review and Tracklist. Soda Canter. April 4, 2024. Holler. November 29, 2024.
5. Web site: Leo33 Signs Country Riser Jenna Paulette. LB Cantrell. February 8, 2024. Music Row. November 29, 2024.
6. Web site: Ashland Craft Signs With Leo33. Liza Anderson. June 13, 2024. Music Row. November 29, 2024.
7. Web site: Leo33 Signs Jason Scott & The High Heat. Liza Anderson. September 25, 2024. Music Row. November 29, 2024.