Scott Borchetta

ABOUT SCOTT BORCHETTA

California-born entrepreneur known as the founder, President and CEO of Big Machine Records. He famously discovered country-pop superstar Taylor Swift , who was the first artist signed to Big Machine.

He played bass in a country rock band.

He is an avid race car driver and his passion for racing inspired the name of Big Machine Records.

His father, Mike, worked as a promoter for notable record labels like Capitol Records and Mercury Records.

His Big Machine Records label signed Taylor Swift , who would go on to win Album of the Year at the 2010 Grammys for her album Fearless.