Carter Faith’s Debut Album Cherry Valley, Out October 3, To Be The First Release On New Label Imprint 

Nashville, TN – MCA, Music Corporation of America, and esteemed songwriter Jessie Jo Dillon proudly announce the launch of Gatsby Records, a new imprint under MCA. Rising country artist Carter Faith is the imprint’s first signed act. Faith’s highly anticipated debut album Cherry Valley is set to be released on October 3, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Carter and the label.

Fueled by Jessie Jo Dillon’s steadfast devotion to nurturing the Nashville creative community, the launch of Gatsby Records offers a platform for fearless artists to amplify their voices and aligns with MCA’s commitment to fostering unique, boundary-pushing talent. Carter Faith’s distinctive sound and artistry are part of MCA’s commitment to nurturing groundbreaking voices in country music.

“Like Fitzgerald’s Jay Gatsby, I believe in the ‘green light’ – the unwavering hope of a dream coming true. This imprint is a home for artists who aren’t afraid to be themselves, sound different and transform. If it’s raw, if it’s beautiful and if it even scares you a little, then it belongs at Gatsby Records,” shared Jessie Jo Dillon, Founder & President of Gatsby Records. “Carter Faith isn’t just a rising voice in country music – she is a unique storyteller who blends vulnerability with edge. We share a strong creative synergy and vision and I couldn’t be prouder to work alongside her to bring the world of Cherry Valley to life. I’m so excited for this new venture and deeply grateful to Dave Cobb, Mike Harris and MCA for collaborating with me to bring my lifelong aspiration of Gatsby Records to fruition.”

“Cherry Valley is an album that is deeply personal to me and I’m so grateful to be working with Jessie Jo Dillon and MCA to launch this music on Gatsby Records,” said Carter Faith. “Jessie Jo is building this label with heart and with soul – she has a true passion and talent for making sure artists get heard. I’m proud to be working with her and so honored to be the first artist on Gatsby Records.”

Mike Harris, President & CEO of MCA, commented, “At MCA, we pride ourselves on not just signing artists but truly building long-lasting, meaningful careers. The creation of Gatsby Records is an extension of that vision. We’re honored to work with an incredible talent like Jessie Jo Dillon, who is not only one of the premiere songwriters in country music but also a visionary who will push the creative talents of the artists she works with. We’re equally thrilled to have Carter Faith as the first artist to join the imprint – she is truly an immensely talented artist who has an amazing future.”

MCA Chief Creative Officer Dave Cobb added, “I’m beyond excited for the launch and the future of Gatsby Records!!! Working with Jessie Jo has been an absolute dream, she has the incredible ability to get right down to the heart of a song and really dig deep to protect the artist and their vision”

Fans can pre-save and pre-order Cherry Valley HERE. 

For more information on MCA and Gatsby Records, please visit www.mca.com 

About MCA

MCA, a division of Universal Music Group, represents a modern, artist-first approach to country music, building on the rich legacy of the Music Corporation of America. Under the leadership of Mike Harris (President & CEO) and Dave Cobb (Chief Creative Officer), MCA continues to shape the future of country music while honoring the traditions that have made the genre an integral part of American culture.

MCA includes the iconic labels MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, and Lucille Records. The label’s diverse roster features some of country music’s most influential artists, including Alan Jackson, Belle Frantz, Billy Currington, Brad Paisley, Brothers Osborne, Carrie Underwood, Carter Faith, Chris Stapleton, Crowe Boys, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Evan Bartels, George Strait, Hootie & The Blowfish, Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Josh Ross, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Luke Grimes, Maddie & Tae, Mickey Guyton, Nate Bargatze, Parker McCollum, Priscilla Block, Reba, Sam Hunt, Sam Williams, Tucker Wetmore, Tyler Hubbard and Vince Gill. 

About Jessie Jo Dillon

Reigning two-time ACM Awards Songwriter of the Year Jessie Jo Dillon is a top creative force in today’s songwriting community. She is a perennial six-time GRAMMY® Awards nominee including back-to-back nominations for Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical in 2024 and 2025 as well as multiple nominations for Best Country Song. Known for her evocative lyrics and hit sensibilities, Jessie Jo has written chart-topping hits recorded by some of the biggest names in music including Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Post Malone, George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Tyler Hubbard, Old Dominion, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, HARDY, Maren Morris, Cole Swindell and Brothers Osborne, to name a few.

Among Jessie Jo’s biggest hits is Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber’s 5X PLATINUM global crossover “10,000” Hours,” which spent 21 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart after dominating Billboard’s Country Airplay, Streaming and Digital sales charts in the same week, amassing over 1 billion streams to date. Jessie Jo’s 2025 Country radio singles include the No. 1 hit “Am I Okay” (Megan Moroney), “Happen To Me” (Russell Dickerson), “Friday Night Heartbreaker” (Jon Pardi), “Wish You Well” (Vincent Mason) and “Baggage” (Kelsea Ballerini).  Her numerous accolades also include a 2025 CMA Triple Play Award for penning three No. 1’s in 12 months, Billboard’s 2024 Rising Songwriter of the Year, two AIMP Nashville Songwriter of the Year titles, NSAI Song of the Year (“Break Up In The End”) and the 2025 Yellow Rose of Inspiration honor by the Song Suffragettes. Jessie Jo was also recognized for her contributions to the Country Music landscape with her inclusion in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s 2024 installment of American Currents: State of the Music exhibit. 

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