
Republic Records
Republic Records is a prominent American record label founded by brothers Monte and Avery Lipman in 1995. Originally established as a subsidiary of MCA's Geffen Records, it was acquired by Universal Music Group in 2000. The label has become one of the most successful in the industry, home to superstars including Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj.
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Wikipedia, Music Business Worldwide, Universal Music Group official website
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025

Republic Records
Republic Records is a prominent American record label founded by brothers Monte and Avery Lipman in 1995. Originally established as a subsidiary of MCA's Geffen Records, it was acquired by Universal Music Group in 2000. The label has become one of the most successful in the industry, home to superstars including Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj.
Sources
Wikipedia, Music Business Worldwide, Universal Music Group official website
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025

Republic Records
Republic Records is a prominent American record label founded by brothers Monte and Avery Lipman in 1995. Originally established as a subsidiary of MCA's Geffen Records, it was acquired by Universal Music Group in 2000. The label has become one of the most successful in the industry, home to superstars including Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj.
Sources
Wikipedia, Music Business Worldwide, Universal Music Group official website
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025
GRAMMY 2026 Awards Related to
Republic Records

Best African Music Performance
Gimme Dat

Best Arrangement (Instrumental or A Cappella)
Be Okay

Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media
KPop Demon Hunters

Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media
Wicked

Best Contemporary Country Album
Beautifully Broken

Best Contemporary Country Album
Postcards From Texas

Best Country Duo/Group Performance
A Song To Sing

Best Country Song
A Song To Sing

Best Instrumental Composition
Train To Emerald City

Best Melodic Rap Performance
SOMEBODY LOVES ME

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Defying Gravity

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Golden [From "KPop Demon Hunters"]

Best Remixed Recording
Golden - David Guetta REM/X

Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media (Includes Film And Television)
Wicked

Best Song Written For Visual Media
Golden — From "KPop Demon Hunters"

Song Of The Year
Golden [From "KPop Demon Hunters"]
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