Birthplace of rock and roll with unparalleled roster of foundational icons: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, and Carl Perkins Named one of the best record labels of the 20th century by Variety Magazine in 2017, ranked number 9 globally Active label again as of 2024 with contemporary releases from Ruthie Foster, Amy Helm, ZZ Ward, The Waterboys, and The SteelDrivers First GRAMMY win in label history in 2025 with Ruthie Foster's Mileage; five GRAMMY nominations at 68th Annual Awards including Best Contemporary Blues Album and Best Bluegrass Album Cultural resonance across entertainment: subject of 2017 CMT television series, tributes, and continued film and television licensing Master recordings of 7,000+ historic tracks spanning blues, rockabilly, country, and rock—foundational to American music across all genres