Interscope Relaunches Lost Highway Records, Appoints Knotts, Gear as Co-Heads

Universal Music Group's Interscope Geffen A&M has announced the relaunch of the iconic Lost Highway Records, with Nashville veterans Robert Knotts and Jake Gear appointed as co-heads and executive vice presidents. The label, originally founded in 2000 by Luke Lewis, was known for its diverse roster including Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, and the Grammy-winning 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' soundtrack. Under the new leadership, Lost Highway aims to empower artists with an artist-first philosophy while fostering their creative visions. John Janick, chairman and CEO of Interscope, emphasized the label's commitment to nurturing talent that defies conventional boundaries. T Bone Burnett, a significant figure in the label's history, will continue to collaborate on various projects, including a 25th anniversary edition of the aforementioned soundtrack. The relaunch marks a significant revival of a label that previously played a pivotal role in Americana music before being absorbed into Mercury Nashville in 2012.