| KMG Records | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Buddy Killen |
| Distributor(s) | Independent (1997–2006) Warner Music Group (2006–present) |
| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | San Francisco,California, U.S. |
| Official website | www |
KMG (KillenMusicGroup)Records was a Christian record label. The label was established in 1997 byBuddy Killen as a subunit of the Killen Music Group / Buddy Killen Enterprises and sold in late 1998 to Cal Turner III, who is related to the Cal Turner ofDollar General stores.[1] Following the sale, Buddy Killen continued to consult for the firm.
The Killen Music Group also operated several other including Damascus Road Records, Praise Hymn Soundtracks, Sound Performance Soundtracks and Psalm 150 music.[2] Damascus Road was pop oriented, and released albums byMorgan Cryar, Rhonda Gunn, Identical Strangers, and Dave Kauffman.
Notable management includeTerry Scott Taylor (A&R 1997–1999),Billy Smiley (A&R 1999–2002, formerly ofWhite Heart), Kevin Jackson (formerly of the band Chase and Dajhelon Entertainment Group), David Bahnsen (formerly ofTooth & Nail), and Frank Chimento (formerly of7ball magazine).[3][4]
In addition to its own portfolio of artists KMG acquired the assets ofFrontline Records,[5] whose catalog consisted of a large number of alternative Christian music bands.[3][6] KMG began re-releasing many of these albums as double-disc sets.[3] The re-releases had covers which were described as generic, and contained only the cover images of the album inset around a purple background. Inside was a one-page description of the band, and the albums contained no extended or tribute material.[6]
At different times distribution was handled throughDiamante[2] andPamplin Music.
Artists who released original, unreleased material through KMG include: