# Big Loud Appoints Dusty Miller to Catalog Role

> Big Loud Records names Dusty Miller as President of Catalog Acquisitions to expand music catalog deals.
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- Summary: Big Loud Records names Dusty Miller as President of Catalog Acquisitions to expand music catalog deals. Big Loud Records appointed Dusty Miller to lead…
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- Source: Music Business Worldwide — https://musicbusinessworldwide.com/big-loud-moves-into-catalog-ma-market-as-dusty-miller-is-appointed-president-of-catalog-acquisitions
- Published: 2026-10-05T16:28:31+00:00
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- Topics: big loud, dusty miller, catalog acquisitions, morgan wallen, chord music partners, universal music group, music, business
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Big Loud Records appointed Dusty Miller to lead catalog acquisitions after selling Morgan Wallen's master recordings for over $200 million.