Capitol Christian Music Group

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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 Nashville, Tennessee. Capitol CMG is in the Christian Gospel music industry.[1]

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

History

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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.

As of 2024, Capitol CMG operates under Universal Music Group-owned Interscope Capitol Labels Group (ICLG).

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References

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  1. ^ "About - Capitol Christian Distribution". www.capitolchristiandistribution.com. Archived from the original on July 8, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  2. ^ "Thorn EMI moves into gospel music with US purchase". Independent.co.uk. October 1, 1992. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  3. ^ Sexton, Paul. "Historic Label Tamla Records Relaunched As 'Positive' Hip-Hop, R&B Imprint". udiscovermusic.com. uDiscoverMusic. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  4. ^ Mitchell, Gail. "Capitol Brings Back Storied Label Tamla Records: Exclusive". billboard.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  5. ^ "About". CCMG Publishing. March 11, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  6. ^ "President of Capitol CMG Publishing Eddie Degarmo to Retire". Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  7. ^ Darden, Bob (April 2, 1994). "Gospel Lectern". Billboard.
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