Was Big Machine Records owned by Toby Keith? (Discover)

Toby Keith, famous for songs like "Should've Been a Cowboy" and "I Love This Bar & Grill," has branched out beyond music

Toby Keith, famous for songs like "Should've Been a Cowboy" and "I Love This Bar & Grill," has branched out beyond music

In 1999, Keith sold his album "How Do You Like Me Now?" to DreamWorks resulting in significant sales and a career milestone

In 1999, Keith sold his album "How Do You Like Me Now?" to DreamWorks resulting in significant sales and a career milestone

Unfortunately, Universal's acquisition of DreamWorks reunited him with his rival, Luke Lewis, at the same label

Unfortunately, Universal's acquisition of DreamWorks reunited him with his rival, Luke Lewis, at the same label

Keith joined forces with Scott Borchetta's startup Big Machine Records to share resources and staff

Keith joined forces with Scott Borchetta's startup Big Machine Records to share resources and staff

Toby is a top-selling country artist with numerous hits and albums

Toby is a top-selling country artist with numerous hits and albums

Owning a stake in Big Machine Records proved profitable to artists including Taylor Swift

Owning a stake in Big Machine Records proved profitable to artists including Taylor Swift