Jake Owen: From Label Free Agency to 'Dreams to Dream' Album

Jake Owen: From Label Free Agency to 'Dreams to Dream' Album

Jake Owen's journey through changing record labels is likened to free agency in professional sports. After being with a label for a long time, he found himself without a team when the relationship started to deteriorate. Feeling alone and disconnected, he longed to create an album that truly reflected his passion for traditional country music, rather than being pigeonholed as the "Beachin'" guy. In a serendipitous turn of events, a social media interaction with producer Shooter Jennings led to the creation of his album "Dreams to Dream," filled with original songs inspired by life and classic country music. The album is a departure from the bro-country image he was associated with and marks a new chapter in his music career.