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Rustic Records , established in 1979, is one of the longest standing independent record labels in the country. Jack Schneider, founder and president, has been a songwriter in the music business for over 35 years. In the 1970s, he was a staff writer exclusively for Cedarwood Publishing (now a part of Universal Music) in Nashville, TN. Jack had songs recorded by Grand Ole Opry stars such as Stonewall Jackson, Jim Ed Brown, Kitty Wells, Gary Stewart, and others. Several of these songs charted in the Billboard Top 20 including, " This World Holds Nothing ," which hit the Top 10. In 1979, he opened Rustic Records, Inc. after purchasing Little Gem Music, a record label and publishing catalog associated with Little Jimmy Dickens. With over 30 years of experience in the business, Rustic Records continues to utilize its entrepreneurial vision to adapt to an evolving industry. The opportunities for independent labels have grown rapidly and leveled a playing field that was once in favor of major labels. Our corporation also manages three publishing companies (one affiliated with each Performing Rights Organization) offering music publishing and licensing to our clients. In 2012, Rustic Records, Inc., announced the hiring of two staff members and a fresh talent roster! We very much look forward to the future!