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Big Loud Appoints Dusty Miller to Catalog Role
Big Loud Records names Dusty Miller as President of Catalog Acquisitions to expand music catalog deals.
In brief
Big Loud Records names Dusty Miller as President of Catalog Acquisitions to expand music catalog deals. Big Loud Records appointed Dusty Miller to lead catalog acquisitions after selling Morgan Wallen's master recordings for over $200 million. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.
Big Loud Appoints Dusty Miller
Big Loud Records has appointed Dusty Miller as President of Catalog Acquisitions to oversee music catalog sourcing and evaluation.
“Dusty Miller, Big Loud”
Miller's Experience
Miller has over 25 years in financial services and 15 years in music, including 13 years at Truist Bank advising sports and music clients.
Big Loud's Catalog Activity
Big Loud sold Morgan Wallen's master recording catalog to Chord Music Partners for more than $200 million in 2025.
Chord Music Partners
Chord Music Partners, backed by Universal Music Group, was valued at $1.85 billion after UMG paid $240 million for a 25.8% stake.
Big Loud's Growth
Big Loud has generated over 102 billion global on-demand streams and 37 No. 1 US country airplay hits since 2015.
What Happens Next
Big Loud will expand catalog acquisitions under Miller, leveraging its existing deals with Universal Music Group and Stem.
What it means
Big Loud Records appointed Dusty Miller to lead catalog acquisitions after selling Morgan Wallen's master recordings for over $200 million.
