Eight Of The Union: Big Machine Label Group and Hard 8 Working Group have partnered in the launch of a new Nashville-based pop label, The Hard Working Record Company. The two companies previously worked together on Brantley Gilbert and Kidd G. “Our continued growth and dominance depend on quality and visionary A&R in all genres," says BMLG Pres./CEO/Founder Scott Borchetta. Se Lavi Productions/Rebel Music Head/A&R LJ Stoll has joined the venture as GM and VP/A&R.